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.

Start: Christchurch · End: Queenstown · October to April. · Difficulty: easy

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

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch → Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch → Lake Tekapo · 220 km

    Overnight: Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

  2. Day 2

    Tekapo → Omarama → Naseby

    Lake Tekapo → Naseby · 200 km

    Overnight: Naseby Holiday Park

  3. Day 3

    Naseby → Ophir → Alexandra

    Naseby → Alexandra · 110 km

    Overnight: Alexandra Holiday Park

  4. Day 4

    Alexandra → Bannockburn → Cromwell

    Alexandra → Cromwell · 60 km

    Overnight: Cromwell Top 10

  5. Day 5

    Cromwell → Arrowtown

    Cromwell → Arrowtown · 60 km

    Overnight: Arrowtown Holiday Park

  6. Day 6

    Arrowtown → Queenstown

    Arrowtown → Queenstown · 50 km

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