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Truly see the South Islands rugged beauty via our luxury bike experiences

With the guarantee of treasures you won’t find anywhere else in New Zealand, our luxury cycle experiences let you discover the best of what our regions have to offer. With a variety of unique itineraries, you get the serendipity that comes with an adventure paired with the finest luxury services, accommodation and dining that we arrange for you.

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Our Experiences

We are the only company specializing in luxury cycle experiences in Central Otago and beyond since 2004. See below for what’s possible…

THE LUXURY

Gourmet Alps 2 Ocean Experience

Join us on NZ’s premier Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Experience. This cycling culinary journey takes you on a gastronomical adventure from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. If you love food, wine and craft beer while being active and enjoying luxury, this gourmet cycle experience is for you. Ride along the shores of great lakes, over huge hydro dams, and soak in hot tubs below the stars. All done in style with The Luxury Trail Co.

THE EXPERIENCE

Rail Trail Classic Experience

Our original rail trail experience running since 2004. An amazing 4 days of cycling along the famous Otago Central Rail Trail. Get off the trail a little and enjoy fun activities off the bike like curling. Visit historic gold mining towns and get a taste of some of the best Central Otago has to offer, leaving you wanting to come back for more.

THE LUXURY

Boutique Rail Trail Experience

Our premier luxury experience, this cycling culinary journey takes you on a gastronomical adventure along the Otago Central Rail Trail. If you love food, wine and craft beer while being active and enjoying luxury, this gourmet experience is for you. Cycle through the breath-taking views, fascinating history and sample some of Otago’s finest accommodation, gourmet and country pub dining.

THE LUXURY

Bikes & Boats Experience

The Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh Gorge Trails

Perfect for a short get away or combined with the Otago Central Rail Trail, Our Luxury Bikes & Boats experience allows for a unique perspective of two of New Zealand’s finest cycle trails. Learn about the gold mining history & hidden gems of the Lake Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Marvel at the feat of engineering that has gone into the Lake Dunstan Trail.  Incorporating spectacular scenery, boat rides, cycling, wineries, luxury accommodation & award winning food – this experience has something for everyone!

THE LUXURY

Central Otago Gold

The Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail and Lake Dunstan Trail

Can’t decide which Trail to cycle? Get A taste of Central Otago’s three great trails! Based from your luxury accommodation in Clyde, you’ll get to sample three amazing and very different trails, giving you a taste of what cycling in Central Otago has to offer, all done in style and luxury.

LUXURY

Day Trips

Looking for a luxury adventure for just the day? We offer some great options!

Exploring New Zealand’s original great ride to enjoying a ride with a scenic cruise or jet boat tour, taking in breathtaking views from different vantage points.

On one of our quality full suspension e-mountain bikes, we can take you to the hills (literally) and explore the awesomeness that is Matangi Station MTB park or enjoy miles of challenging single-track with breathtaking panoramic views at Flat Top Hill (both are for intermediate and advanced riders).

We also offer a sneaky half day ride.

BACK COUNTRY

The Burn

An amazing overnight EMTB (Electric Mountain Bike) experience taking you from the River Track and the confluence of might Clutha and Manuherikia rivers, along the Central Otago Rail Trail then up to the highlands of the Ida Valley and Poolburn Dam. This is an exclusive Luxury Trail Co EMTB experience!

BACK COUNTRY

The Dingle

An amazing 2 night/ 3day EMTB (Electric Mountain Bike) experience taking you from the shores of Lake Wanaka then along the bluffs of Lake Hawea. Spend 2 nights and have exclusive access to an iconic highcountry sheep and cattle station in a spectacular location. This is an exclusive Luxury Trail Co EMTB experience.

We only do luxury

The Luxury Trail Co. experiences are paired with the finest luxury services, accommodation and dining that we arrange especially for you.

ACCOMMODATION

Ending each day with style

As part of our unique itineraries, you will only ever stay in luxury accommodation and the best available depending on where you are. We have done our research and found the best throughout the Otago region and beyond. Handpicked accommodation that boasts character, refinement and absolute comfort. You will always finish your day with peace of mind, knowing that what is at the end of your ride that day is just pure luxury and relaxation.

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ACCOMMODATION

Ending each day with style

As part of our unique itineraries, you will only ever stay in luxury accommodation and the best available depending on where you are. We have done our research and found the best throughout the Otago region and beyond. Handpicked accommodation that boasts character, refinement and absolute comfort. You will always finish your day with peace of mind, knowing that what is at the end of your ride that day is just pure luxury and relaxation.

CUISINE

Gourmet dining

Our Experiences aim to take you on not just amazing cycling adventures but also amazing culinary journeys from fine dining to classic pub meals and great pies. Enjoy the breathtaking Central Otago Trails and more with us and you’ll also get to indulge in some of the finest gourmet wining and dining available.

Luxury Trail Co. Cuisine

CUISINE

Gourmet dining

Our Experiences aim to take you on not just amazing cycling adventures but also amazing culinary journeys from fine dining to classic pub meals and great pies. Enjoy the breathtaking Central Otago Trails and more with us and you’ll also get to indulge in some of the finest gourmet wining and dining available.

ACTIVITIES

More hidden gems

Although you will get to see more than you may dream of on our Experiences, there are still so many more hidden gems in the Otago region that you might not want to miss! Check out our Explore page to see what other highlights you can add to your adventure.

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ACTIVITIES

More hidden gems

Although you will get to see more than you may dream of on our Experiences, there are still so many more hidden gems in the Otago region that you might not want to miss! Check out our Explore page to see what other highlights you can add to your adventure.

EXPLORE NOW

What people say

  • star rating  The Alps to Ocean trail takes you through really beautiful parts of New Zealand country! Great moments of excitement include a helicopter ride, some gnarly segments, a glamping experience with... read more

    avatar thumb J7750GHnancyd
    30 November 2023

    star rating  Beaut Bike Ride through historic towns and magnificent country. - A very enjoyable way to explore Central Otago.
    Daily distances very manageable and daily itinerary is flexible. Our tour consultant Alicia was obliging and responsive to our requests to modify... read more

    avatar thumb Resort35002869073
    10 November 2023

    star rating  The most wonderful experience - A wonderful experience and truly one of the best ways to experience the beauty of the Otago Rail Trail. I was very nervous as I had never ridden an... read more

    avatar thumb Bethelz
    23 October 2023
  • star rating  5 exceptional days - This was an awesome experience. The company is well organised, excellent communication, top quality bikes and accommodation. Alicia looked after us so well during our journey. We started our ... read more

    avatar thumb Mandy132
    15 September 2023

    star rating  Awesome again - This is the second time I've cycled with LRTT organising my itinerary and transporting me around. Again they have looked after me, listening to what I wanted to do... read more

    avatar thumb BobBlackadderJones
    23 May 2023

    star rating  Just the best and easiest way to book the Central Otago cycle trails - Dave and Alicia saved our holiday when they booked us an itinerary at late notice, right in the busy season.

    Friendly, organised, helpful and just lovely.

    avatar thumb markcQ8424LR
    14 May 2023
  • star rating  From the moment we contact Alicia the process was efficient and seamless. We arrived at Clyde, had an effective briefing, bags were dropped at our hotel (which was perfect)... read more

    avatar thumb BryceH196
    12 May 2023

    star rating  Great on a good day, exceptional in a crisis - My wife and I have wanted to cycle the Central Otago Rail Trail for some years, when we finally got round to making it happen we were overwhelmed by how... read more

    avatar thumb AotearoaTroy
    11 May 2023

    star rating  Stunning part of New Zealand and a great 4* way to explore it!  - Such a fun journey with these people! Top class accommodation, food and service. Itinerary was well thought and flowed well.
    Great bikes, but might have benefitted... read more

    avatar thumb 208bridgets
    6 May 2023
  • star rating  Great Experience - Great tour, meet great people, and the staff was fantastic. The accommodation was very comfortable, and the pubs and meals were very nice.

    avatar thumb Danielle_Moa
    2 May 2023

    star rating  Luxury Rail Trail tours nailed it! - What an awesome adventure we had. To start Alicia listened to our wants and assessed our competence and recommended 2 days of Rail Trail and 1 on Roxburgh Gorge trail... read more

    avatar thumb glendap565
    24 April 2023

    star rating  Great staff - so friendly and helpful  - Such great personal service, we have an amazing itinerary fantastic bikes - shame about the weather we will be back!

    avatar thumb 430janes
    13 April 2023
  • star rating  Perfect combination of adventure, nature and luxury! - Perfect combination of adventure, nature and luxury!
    My husband and I did the rail trail together and loved every minute. We felt we were in good hands from the... read more

    avatar thumb dundas12
    12 April 2023

    star rating  The service from the staff at the Luxury Trail company was excellent. Friendly,helpful and knowledgeable. The Sinch e-bike provided was enjoyable to ride. The side trips to St Bathans and... read more

    avatar thumb Jet644903
    12 April 2023

    star rating  Fantastic Trail experience - This is the second time we’ve used Luxury Trail and once again their exceptional service, knowledge and friendly staff never fail to impress! The e-bikes we hired were fantastic and... read more

    avatar thumb Brayfamily06
    31 March 2023
  • star rating  What a wonderful bike trek experience!!! - The Otago Rail trail proved to be a wonderful exprience. It was full of variety, surprises and incredible landscapes. By using the services of Luxury Rail Trail Tours,... read more

    avatar thumb PaulF438
    27 March 2023

    star rating  Beyond Expectation’s A2O - When my Sister invited my wife and I to do the Alps to Ocean with the Luxury Trail Company I was unsure if I could manage the ride and tour... read more

    avatar thumb Kiwisouth
    12 March 2023

    star rating  Amazing cycle experience - The trip was amazing. Very well supported by the Tour company. An absolute must if you are into scenic cycling with the assistance of battery power. Accommodation... read more

    avatar thumb lizandgarym
    28 February 2023
  • star rating  Fabulous trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the Lake Dunstan and Roxburgh Gorge rides. The e-bikes that were provided with our package were top quality and made the ride a pleasant one. The... read more

    avatar thumb angiewallienz
    25 January 2023

    star rating  Amazing family adventure. - Nick and his team at Luxury Rail Trail Tours provided a fantastic trip.
    The organisation was faultless, from pick up to drop off.
    Next time we'll include the... read more

    SiClats
    6 January 2023

    star rating  the whole adventure was great
    The route was beautiful and interesting we had great bikes and enjoyed the variety of countryside and accomodation on route, we loved that we... read more

    avatar thumb nicolapeacocke
    6 January 2023
  • star rating  We had an awesome time riding the Otago Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail and the Lake Dunstan Trail over 6 days.
    Everything was spot on, the e-bikes were fantastic,... read more

    avatar thumb mightymeg
    22 December 2022

    star rating  The Otago Rail Trail was great and e-bikes made it possible for all the family to have the holiday that they wanted.

    Highly recommend Luxury Rail Trail Tours... read more

    avatar thumb baychaser
    12 December 2022

    star rating  Amazing trip and so well organised - thank you everyone at Luxury Rail Trail Tours.
    Highly recommend them 🙂

    avatar thumb clairerG548AF
    8 December 2022
  • star rating  Based on advice from family that have done this before we based ourselves in one spot - Clyde. Accommodation was amazing - The Lord Clyde - can't speak highly enough... read more

    avatar thumb TarynT84
    25 November 2022

    star rating  As "mature but active" travelers we wanted an experience of good cycling in interesting and attractive surroundings with luxury accommodation each night accompanied by gourmet dining and this is exactly... read more

    avatar thumb billiebro70
    15 November 2022

    star rating  The company advertises luxury but accomodation deteriorated each day.
    We felt that the company could have text each evening checking that you had a great day and had arrived safely.... read more

    avatar thumb Susan E
    8 November 2022
  • star rating  We were booked and had to postpone 3 times due to Covid restrictions. We had paid the full price up front and were encouraged to postpone, which was fine. However... read more

    Barbara L
    28 November 2021

    star rating  A very special trip, what a wonderful team who provided everything for a great, comfortable and very well fed trip.

    Scottrodgers
    13 April 2021

    star rating  We did the Otago Rail Trail in the last week of March. We had a great time. Nick,Andrea, Rosco, Claire and Gwyneth were amazing, friendly and welcoming. Accommodation was outstanding... read more

    Wharepoa63
    12 April 2021

What people say

  • star rating  Beyond Expectation’s A2O - When my Sister invited my wife and I to do the Alps to Ocean with the Luxury Trail Company I was unsure if I could manage the ride and tour... read more

    avatar thumb Kiwisouth
    12 March 2023
  • star rating  Luxury Rail Trail tours nailed it! - What an awesome adventure we had. To start Alicia listened to our wants and assessed our competence and recommended 2 days of Rail Trail and 1 on Roxburgh Gorge trail... read more

    avatar thumb glendap565
    24 April 2023
  • star rating  I had an amazing time thanks to Nick, Andrea, and Clare. The three of them worked together as a team to look after me and to make sure that... read more

    BobBlackadderJones
    17 February 2021
  • star rating  What a wonderful bike trek experience!!! - The Otago Rail trail proved to be a wonderful exprience. It was full of variety, surprises and incredible landscapes. By using the services of Luxury Rail Trail Tours,... read more

    avatar thumb PaulF438
    27 March 2023
  • star rating  The Otago Rail Trail was great and e-bikes made it possible for all the family to have the holiday that they wanted.

    Highly recommend Luxury Rail Trail Tours... read more

    avatar thumb baychaser
    12 December 2022
  • star rating  As "mature but active" travelers we wanted an experience of good cycling in interesting and attractive surroundings with luxury accommodation each night accompanied by gourmet dining and this is exactly... read more

    avatar thumb billiebro70
    15 November 2022
  • star rating  Perfect combination of adventure, nature and luxury! - Perfect combination of adventure, nature and luxury!
    My husband and I did the rail trail together and loved every minute. We felt we were in good hands from the... read more

    avatar thumb dundas12
    12 April 2023
  • star rating  Great Experience - Great tour, meet great people, and the staff was fantastic. The accommodation was very comfortable, and the pubs and meals were very nice.

    avatar thumb Danielle_Moa
    2 May 2023
  • star rating  We were initially a little overwhelmed by the choice of operators to help us cycle the rail trail and almost gave up booking anything. We wanted a personal experience... read more

    RidgwayPark
    17 January 2021
  • star rating  This tour exceeded all expectations from the brilliant accomodating communication to the food, accom, bike equipment and scenery. Don't miss curling in Nasby, it is 'must do'.
    Cheers Sos... read more

    Sunshine53563689895
    7 December 2020
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