Poolburn Gorge Classic

A great out and back ride for all ages. Ride from Omakau to the Poolburn Viaduct and tunnels for a picnic and then return. If you’re feeling fit when you return then add on a loop ride through the historic gold mining town of Ophir. In the Summer, at the end of your ride in Omakau, go swimming in the Manuherikia river.

Distance: 26 km

Duration: allow 3 to 4 hours

Cost: $50/ adult bike and $30 / childs bike

Departure: From shebikeshebikes Omakau – Monday to Friday, anytime between 8:30 am and 5 pm. Saturday 8:30am to 12 (afternoons by arrangement) – Sunday 8:30am to 5pm. Bookings essential

Tunnels to Tavern Express

We’ll transport you from the Chatto Creek Tavern through to Auripo where you set off through the Poolburn Gorge with its viaduct and tunnels. Continue through to Lauder and maybe stop at the Lauder Station side Cafe or Lauder Hotel for some refreshments before heading off to Omakau. Take a side trip through the gold mining town of Ophir and then whiz down the Tiger Hill incline to the Chatto Creek Tavern for some refreshments.

Distance: 29.5 km

Duration: allow 3 to 4 hours

Cost: $85 / adult and $50 / child

Departure: From the Chatto Creek Tavern car park at 10:30am Monday to Friday. For weekend options, please enquire. Bookings are essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children

Tavern to Tavern Express

We’ll transport you from the Chatto Creek Tavern to Oturehua where you can explore the Golden Progress Mine site, Gilchrists Store, the Oturehua Tavern and Historic Hayes Engineering (note that that Hayes charge an entrance fee of $12 / adult) or the Hayes Engineering cafe. Then set off towards the Poolburn Gorge with its viaduct and tunnels. Call into Lauder to the Lauder Stationside Cafe or the Lauder Hotel for some refreshments before you continue on to Omakau. Continuing with the tavern theme, in Omakau you’ll find the Omakau Commercial Hotel and if you take a side trip through the gold mining town of Ophir you’ll find Blacks Hotel. To finish you’ll get to ride down Tiger Hill to the Chatto Creek Tavern and back to your car.

Distance: 44 km

Duration: allow 5 to 6 hours

Cost: $95 / adult and $50 / child

Departure: From the Chatto Creek Tavern carpark – 8:45 am. Bookings are essential – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children

Lake Dunstan Magic

This spectacular trail is set to become an iconic cycling day trip that extends the already fabulous cycle trail options in Central Otago. Joining Cromwell with Clyde, the trail provides ever changing vistas, trail novelty and cycling challenge. With starting points at the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Bannockburn Bridge and Pigeon Rock, you can vary the number of kilometers you’ll ride to fit your fitness and saddle time requirements. The vistas and flowing nature of this trail really will take your breath away.

Distance:

• Cromwell Heritage Precinct – 42 km
• Bannockburn Bridge – 33 km
• Pigeon Rock – 25 km

Duration: 3hrs +

Cost: 

Transport to Cromwell Heritage Precinct from Clyde

• $130 / adult for E-Bike and transport
• $75 / child for child E-Bike (130cm to 150cm child height) and transport
• $85 / adult for MTB and transport

Departure: Meet at shebikeshebikes Clyde at 9:00 am for bike fit and briefing. Bookings essential  – minimum of two

Tunnels to Station Express

Need to get a longer ride under  your belt then try this on for size. We’ll transport you from our Clyde depot up to Auripo to experience the highlight of the Otago Central Rail Trail – the Poolburn Gorge. Then follow the Manuherikia River down to Alexandra before choosing the Rail Trail or River Track to take you back to Clyde. Feel like that’s too far? Then stop at the Chatto Creek Tavern and we’ll collect you from there. Bookings are essential and a minimum of two adults or one adult and two children applies.

Distance: 52 km

Duration: full day

Cost: 

• $99 / adult
• $65 / child
• $265 / family (two adults and two children under 15yrs)

Departure: From shebikeshebikes Clyde– 9:30 am Monday to Friday. For weekend options, please enquire. Bookings essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children

 Gorge Yourself – Ex Queenstown

Treat yourself to an extraordinary day of contrasts as you ride the Roxburgh Gorge trail beside the mighty Clutha River / Mata-Au. Starting in Queenstown, hop on the Intercity bus through to Clyde where we’ll set you up for your day. Ride the 150th Anniversary Track (River Track) to Alexandra and then onto the Roxburgh Gorge trail. Connect with your boat transfer at 12:30pm from Doctors Point to Shingle Creek before completing the second half of the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Sit back and enjoy some refreshments at Lake Roxburgh Lodge before we collect you at 3:30pm and transport you back to Clyde. You’ll have some time to explore this fabulous historic township or partake in a craft beer tasting before departing on the Intercity back to Queenstown.

Distance: 35km

Duration: Full day

Cost: 

• $293 / adult
• $373 / adult on E-Bike

Departure: Departs from the Intercity Bus stop in the Athol St car park in Queenstown at 7:40am. Bookings essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children.