Off The Rails

Cycle the historic Otago Central Rail Trail, fully-supported tours, heritage accommodation, guided sightseeing activities & mountain bikes. Tweets by Nick

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WINTER TOURS AND BIKE HIRE
We will remain available for both tours and bike hire over the winter months.

The weather is colder but the nice blue days that follow a frost are generally very good for biking.
With... https://t.co/chCkTzt0lL

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The weather in March has been amazing. We have had warm and settled conditions with hardly any wind - 'Goldilocks conditions' for biking.
We hope that this continues on in to April.

Bookings for the second half... https://t.co/82Q7xmLsNy

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Over recent days we have been getting a number of phone calls requesting bike hire and pickups/dropoffs.

If we have advance notice we are happy to do these - a few days is best.
Please give Nick a call on 0800... https://t.co/wSvbgEfuOU

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The weather has continued to be hot and dry. While good for bikers, it has raised the fire risk.

At present there is a fire that has closed State Highway 87 between Kyeburn and Hyde. It seems that this was... https://t.co/v4GRGBYqzM

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It has been a very busy time out on the trail, so busy that I have been a bit slack finding the time to post here.

The weather has been really good and we continue to host the nicest people.

Bookings have... https://t.co/FxHsW7sYpx

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We’ve been loving the bright colours and fresh air in the Naseby forest this summer 🌿Only 12km from Ranfurly, this is a great spot for a relaxing ride through the trees. With tracks suitable for beginner to... https://t.co/hd7xqGwS4U

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We would like to thank guests who have booked but not yet received invoices for their patience,
The booking and web based payments system for our website has been totally updated and rewritten in a more modern web... https://t.co/OqqZD047v2

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Despite a couple of wet days our tours are going really well. The weather is now on the improve and sunny days are ahead.

The crews who worked on the damaged roads in our region did a superb job and interruptions... https://t.co/ckkLCuuNAC

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The last few weeks have been pretty frantic. We have been busy putting the final touches to our new accommodation in Ranfurly, repainting our heritage cottage, installing WiFi and running tours.

Bookings for next... https://t.co/gC9SNcOKp7

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Another week gone and our new units creep closer to completion. This last week we have had the electrician and plumber onsite as well as our builder Greg. As a Maniototo business we have decided to go with local... https://t.co/6aLqkYLjB7

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Off up to Naseby tomorrow for the Rail Trail Operators Group AGM. After winter it will be good to catch up with a number of the businesses that we work in with over the season.

I'm particularly looking forward to... https://t.co/KFnnsUj6Fn

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Another week and the progress on our new building is pleasing. Greg has the floors in and the framing up. Though I'm no builder I'm guessing the roof trusses go up next.

The huge pile of spoil that was excavated... https://t.co/um6dKCY17h

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Work is underway!
We just have to hope that the weather plays ball and allows builder Greg to make rapid progress.

Pauline and I have spent a number of weekends clearing the site but progress was pretty slow. James came in with his digger and it was done in a jiffy!

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ROXBURGH GORGE and CLUTHA GOLD Tour

Off The Rails is offering a tour on three special cycle trails in Central Otago.
The riding is grade 2 and 3 (easy and moderate)

10 - 12 November 2018

Day #1 (35 km biking)... https://t.co/tc0NlqL1nh

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Our annual Grab one promotion is now on.
It's time to get a group of friends, family of colleagues together. This only comes along once per year - last year it sold out completely.

We have 9 tour dates available... https://t.co/iWP5RD30FW

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On May 22 we had a visit from the inspectors from Qualmark.

We were delighted to get a Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award.😀😀😀

'A Silver Award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that... https://t.co/GrYbf7ChTr

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Today I was due to hear about updates on the Central Otago Tourism Strategy and the future structure of Tourism Central Otago. There was also going to be a sample of the new regional campaign and details on the... https://t.co/QTXpRQ81eB

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We are open for tours throughout the winter months.

'There's no such thing as the wrong weather, just the wrong clothes.' according the the late Billy Connolly.

A fully supported tour (with full driver support),... https://t.co/PJTjAvsroX

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It has been a busy time for us and as a result I have not posted for while. So here;s a bit of a catch up.

The season has been a good one and my thanks go to all of our wonderful guests. Bookings are now open for... https://t.co/pJqEUz9cBb

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AUTUMN SPECIALS! Contact us now for a great autumn cycle tour with Off The Rails. We have a special deal available on our 21 - 24 April four day / three night tour - ask us about family prices too. We are also... https://t.co/x7pqyKDokd