New Zealand · 6 days · 700 km · One-way
Otago Central — rail trail, Naseby and Cromwell gold
Inner Otago that few people see: Lake Tekapo (Aoraki dark sky), Omarama Clay Cliffs, Naseby (curling capital), Otago Central Rail Trail (optional cycling), Bannockburn (wines), Cromwell (lake + cherries), Arrowtown (gold). Perfect Queenstown ending.
Highlights
- Lake Tekapo Church of Good Shepherd
- Omarama Clay Cliffs
- Naseby town
- Ophir post office
- Bannockburn cellar doors
- Lake Dunstan cycle
- Arrowtown autumn
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo · 220 km
Overnight: Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park
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Day 2
Tekapo → Omarama → Naseby
Lake Tekapo → Naseby · 200 km
Overnight: Naseby Holiday Park
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Day 3
Naseby → Ophir → Alexandra
Naseby → Alexandra · 110 km
Overnight: Alexandra Holiday Park
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Day 4
Alexandra → Bannockburn → Cromwell
Alexandra → Cromwell · 60 km
Overnight: Cromwell Top 10
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Day 5
Cromwell → Arrowtown
Cromwell → Arrowtown · 60 km
Overnight: Arrowtown Holiday Park
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Day 6
Arrowtown → Queenstown
Arrowtown → Queenstown · 50 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.