Clyde


Alexandra


Chatto Creek


Omakau


Lauder


Oturehua

Oturehua Railway Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Whether you are riding or walking the Central Otago Rail Trail or driving through the Ida Valley stop for a while and enjoy the stunning views of Rough Ridge and the Hawkdun Ranges from our large family beer garden or alternatively warm up by our cosy fire on our comfortable couches.

 www.oturehuatavern.co.nz

Rates:

$60.00 per person for two people or more. Single rate $75.00.

This rate includes a continental breakfast.

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Wedderburn

Wedderburn Tavern

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Located close to the summit and at the halfway point of the Rail Trail, Wedderburn is the perfect stop to explore and experience the uniqueness of Central Otago. The histroic Wedderburn Tavern, built in 1885, situated in the heart of the Maniototo Plain on the Central Otago Rail Trail.

 www.wedderburntavern.nz

Rates:

$400 per night, max 4 guests

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Ranfurly

Ranfurly Lion Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Located on the Central Otago Rail Trail on Ranfurly’s Main Street directly across from the Visitor Center, this Historic Hotel Built in 1934 the ‘Art Deco Era’ offers affordable Accommodation & Restaurant/Café meals surrounded by warm inviting hospitality.

 www.ranfurlyhotel.co.nz

Rates:

$75 single share up to $140 for King ensuites

 

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Waipiata

Waipiata Country Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel

Stunning Accommodation, Licensed Restaurant, Bistro & Bar with Alfresco Dining... just paces from the Otago Central Rail Trail and only 10km from the Art Deco town of Ranfurly. 

 www.waipiatahotel.co.nz

Rates:

From $70 pp which includes a full continental breakfast.  Group rates are available.

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Kokonga


Hyde


Middlemarch

Strath Taieri Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel

The Strath Taieri Hotel in Middlemarch is a friendly country hotel with that traditional atmosphere - "the genuine article".  Located opposite the Middlemarch Railway Station and just 200 m from the beginning of the Otago Central Rail Trail, we offer great food, great entertainment, great ambience - be sure to visit us!

 www.strathtaierihotel.nz

Rates:

Double room 2x guests $85 per night.
Single room 1x Guest $60 per night.

Rooms have shared facilities, guest TV Lounge available.

Complimentary Tea & Coffee. Continental Breakfast as required.

 

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Ophir

Blacks Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

We are just 2 km from Omakau on a sealed road and a welcome sight after a long bike ride. Built in 1937 the Art Deco outside has been kept and where possible retained in the alteration inside.
 

 www.blackshotel.co.nz

Rates:

6 Queen & 5 twin en-suited rooms
$125 a couple or twin share
$95 single occupancy

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Becks


Poolburn


St Bathans

Vulcan Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Enjoy a drink in the garden or the great view of the historical buildings on the main street of St. Bethans. 

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Naseby


Danseys Pass

Danseys Pass Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Danseys Pass Hotel, a historic establishment built in 1862 that offers 19 double bedrooms across the original building and modern purpose-built lodge, as well as facilities for wedding ceremonies, conferences and other functions nestled in the heart of the beautiful Otago countryside.

 www.danseyspass.co.nz

Rates:

Standard double room with private ensuite $180

Bedsits (twin/double) $160

Family room (two double room interconnected by the shared bathroom) $290

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Kyeburn


Patearoa


Macraes Flat

Stanley's Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

Stanley’s is a unique historic hotel built in 1882. 

Licensed bar, off-licence, meals, accommodation & transport transfers.

It has a wonderful atmosphere and an ambience second to none - summer garden bar & bbq - well worth a stay.

 www.stanleyshotel.co.nz

Rates:

$170 Queen Room rate  includes a light continental breakfast.  After recovering from the days cycling, our comfortable rooms are a much welcomed relief to recover from the day.

$50 transport transfers x  Hyde per booking

Kitchen open every evening 6 - 7.30pm - with a variety of seasonal dishes as well as our signature dishes, the Stanley's steak meal and Stanley's gourmet hamburgers and pizza's. 

Able to provide takeaway lunchbox for following day on Rail Trail

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Queenstown


Mosgiel


Dunedin

Leviathan Hotel

Tagged as: Hotel, Historic

200 metres from the Taieri Gorge Railway, the Leviathan Hotel offers budget accommodation with different rooms from dorm beds and economy rooms to suites with spa-bath. Buffet breakfast, and a la carte evening meals are available.

 www.dunedinhotel.co.nz

Rates:

Backpacker Dorm Beds $28

Backpacker Private Twin Rooms $75

Backpacker Private Triple Rooms $105

Economy Single Hotel Room $95

Economy Twin/Double Room $110

Standard Single Hotel Room $110

Standard Twin/Double Hotel Room $135

Standard Triple Hotel Room (4pax) $155

Suite $170

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The Rail Trail Guide Book

The single most important resource when travelling the Central Otago Rail Trail

A beautifully crafted book with amazing photography by Peter Andrews showing Central Otago as it truly is, one of the most rugged, extreme and beautiful locations on the planet. Stunning scenery, amazing and important historical and current information, detailed maps, lists of accommodation, frequently asked questions, where to eat, how far between towns, etc. It’s all in here.

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