The Rail Trail

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October 2nd 2006

Published: November 8th 2006

The idea to cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail came straight out of the Rough Guide - a 150Km, 3-day bike ride from Clyde to Middlemarch, really appealed. Originally the Otago Central Branch Railway was built (completed in 1921) to support the gold rush in the valleys of Otago, transporting important supplies to the then booming towns along the way. As its demand became less important and road r... Read Full Entry

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8th November 2006

The Taylors
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Gentle images
Glad to see that you are involved in a sensible recreational activity for once and not some hair raising experience! Hope the soreness has worn off...

23rd May 2007

Bruce
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Excellent photo record!
As a local 'Otago-ite' who has ridden most of the trail (doing a bit more tomorrow actually), I thoroughly enjoyed your story and pics. A great advertisement for the Rail Trail. Note, though, the correct spelling of 'Oturehua':-)) Those Maori names are a bit daunting aren't they. My family came from Kokonga (Koko - nah), which is between Hyde and Ranfurly. The house is now a bike-back-packers. Good luck with your future wanderings!

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