Walkers on the historic Poolburn Viaduct
Follow the former Otago Central Branch Railway 150km through traditional New Zealand farming communities and old gold mining towns.
The Middlemarch end of the trail is accessible by car from Dunedin (about 1 hour 30 minutes) or on the Taieri Gorge Railway.
The Clyde end starts beside State Highway 8, about 1km east of Clyde.
The trail is also accessible by road at many points.
Learn more about the history of the rail trail & the scenic journey it is today.
Find out about the conservation work being carried out on the rail trail.
Get a list of useful resources including publications and website links.
Developed for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, the Otago Central Rail Trail follows the former Otago Central Branch railway line for 150 kilometres from Middlemarch to Clyde.
Icon sites tell a range of great stories about kiwi identity and are located in beautiful natural settings.
The value of conservation
New Zealand Historic Places Trust www.historic.org.nz
International Council on Monuments and Sites www.icomos.org
Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz
New Zealand Archaeological Association www.nzarchaeology.org
