Having developed a fascination with suspension bridges and loving cycling and vineyards, this trail was packed with fun! We rented bikes first thing in the morning in Arrowtown from Arrowtown Bike Hire and road to trail along a creek which led us to the Otago wine trail. This is just one trail that makes up a whole series of trails of one of the Great Rides. The trail that inspired the creation of the New Zealand Cycle Trail network, the Otago Central Rail Trail follows the old railway line between Clyde and Middlemarch.
The highlights of the Wine Trail included two suspension bridges we had to cross, one of which was quite long. The trick is to not look down and not have too many people the bridge at once! We also came to the Kawarau Gorge Bridge, the world famous, original bungy jumping site. Seeing even the most fearful people give it a go, it was tempting, but the vineyards were beckoning us. The vineyards are all right along the trail so we stopped at a couple of them before turning around just as we approached the town of Gibbston for the return.
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| Bikes and wine: our favorite things! |
We had thought ahead this time to bring a picnic lunch. Like toilets, picnic tables abound in New Zealand and we found one in a scenic spot high above the gorge. We made it back to Arrowtown mid-afternoon and felt fulfilled with our 25 mile ride so we returned the bikes and enjoyed a walk around historic Arrowtown, which reminded us of the Colorado Old Western towns.
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| Picnic lunch overlooking the Gorge |
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| Arrowtown to Gibbston |
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