Exploring the Central Otago Rail Trail in comfort
Our journey cycling the Central Otago Rail Trail began at Dunedin Railway Station where we boarded the Taieri Gorge Railway. The grandiose railway station built in 1906 was designed by architect, George Troup. So rich are its embellishments it earned him the nickname, ‘Gingerbread George.’ At the time, Dunedin was the largest commercial centre in […]
Exploring NZ post Covid-19 -Central Otago’s Rail Trail
Another great outdoor activity to do post lockdown is bike Central Otago’s Rail Trail. I did it a couple of years ago with my sister and I’d highly recommend it. The 150- kilometre bike track is on what was the old railway line through Central Otago’s heartland. We did it over five days, cycling about […]
Central Otago highlights, including a great accommodation recommendation
I don’t like to think I’m getting old yet but, five weeks ago I suffered a knee injury. It happened when I was hiking to the top of Rangitoto Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in preparation for walking the Milford Track. I’ve been seeking treatment ever since. Vigilant with my exercises and drugs, but to […]