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Learn more about the Otago Central Rail Trail

Graham, Owen (2004) From steam trains to pedal power: the story of the Otago Central Rail Trail (Otago Central Rail Trail Trust).

This popular guide is produced by the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust. It is available for purchase from their website. You can also download the offical leaflet, a map, and other information.

Otago Central Rail Trail official website

Further reading

Dangerfield, JA & Emerson, GW. (1995) Over the garden wall: the story of the Otago Central Railway (Otago Railway & Locomotive Society

Cyclists on the rail trail. Photo: J Edginton.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery

The following publications were commissioned by DOC. Contact science.publications@doc.govt.nz for further information.

Hamel, J. (1996) Archaeological assessment of the Otago Central rail trail: the line today. Conservation Advisory Science Notes no.137 (Department of Conservation, Wellington).

Hamel, J. (2001) The archaeology of Otago (Department of Conservation, Wellington).

Hamel, J. (1994) Otago central rail trail: an archaeological assessment. Conservation Advisory Science Notes no.97 (Department of Conservation, Wellington).

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai