by Anne Betts | Jun 19, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips
Opened in 2000, New Zealand’s Original Great Ride is the 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail. The pioneering ride follows the route of the former Otago Central branch railway from Clyde to Middlemarch in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island. The classic...
by Anne Betts | May 23, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips
The Clutha Gold Trail connects with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, two of New Zealand’s newer off-road trails for hikers and cyclists. Both follow the historic trails of Otago’s gold-mining past. Because one trail ends where the other begins, they can be combined to create...
by Anne Betts | Apr 22, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips
Two of New Zealand’s more recent additions to the country’s vast network of off-road cycling trails, the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold, follow the historic trails of Otago’s gold-mining past. Because one trail ends where the other begins, they can be combined...
by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | New Zealand
To enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest scenery, hike or cycle Queenstown Trail. Cycle Queenstown Trail The Queenstown Trails Trust has developed an extensive network of off-road trails for walkers and cyclists. To take advantage of over 130 kilometres of cycling...
by Anne Betts | Feb 12, 2021 | New Zealand
I was as curious about the dolphin-spotting dogs of Akaroa as I was about enjoying the cruise and observing the marine life of Akaroa Harbour. On both counts, I wasn’t disappointed. Akaroa Harbour The name Akaroa is Kāi Tahu, Māori for ‘Long Harbour.’...
by Anne Betts | Feb 3, 2021 | New Zealand
For a rewarding experience down under, hike New Zealand’s Banks Track. Cross the crater rim of an extinct volcano, enjoy diverse and impressive scenery, and learn about penguin conservation. It’s one of New Zealand’s finest walks. Here is my detailed review of the...