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    Off The Rails Cycle Tours

    113 Reviews
    #1 of 9 things to do in Ranfurly
    Outdoor Activities, Tours, Bike Tours
    32 Charlemont Street, Ranfurly 9332, New Zealand
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    “3 days on the Otago Trail”

    Perfect Autumn weather, empty trails, rural bliss, good food, and great service from Nick at Off... read more

    Reviewed 9 May 2018
    Shaun672
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    Norah Head, Australia
    “The best service I have EVER had!”

    I'm an ex-South Islander now living in AKL. Headed down to do the Rail Trail with my Father (79... read more

    Reviewed 29 April 2018
    TimaruBrad
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    Auckland, New Zealand
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    Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail in comfort. Our fully supported 4 day / 3 night cycling packages feature front suspension mountain bikes, helmet & waterproof panniers, our own superior heritage accommodation in Ranfurly, continental breakfast...more
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    Reviewed 9 May 2018
    3 days on the Otago Trail

    Perfect Autumn weather, empty trails, rural bliss, good food, and great service from Nick at Off the Rails

    Thank Shaun672
    Nick S, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 14 May 2018

    Thanks Shaun You brought the good weather with you I think. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope we might be of service again one day.

    Reviewed 29 April 2018
    The best service I have EVER had!

    I'm an ex-South Islander now living in AKL. Headed down to do the Rail Trail with my Father (79) and my kids (8 and 10) and wife. We used Off The Rails and the service we received from them was one of the best experiences...More

    Thank TimaruBrad
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 1 May 2018

    Thanks Brad for your fantastic review. We really do appreciate the feedback we get. It was so nice to meet you and your family and to spend some time getting to know your mum while the rest of you were out on the trail. One...More

    Reviewed 24 April 2018
    Amazing scenery, fascinating history and great fun

    We had a wonderful experience cycling the Otago Rail Trail with Off The Rails in February 2018. So lucky with the weather, it was perfect. Some small sections of the trail are not so interesting but overall the scenery is amazing and an opportunity to...More

    Thank NevBnz
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2018

    So pleased you enjoyed your Off The Rails cycle trip so much, and thanks for the great review. The absolute quiet and peace is a very special part of the cycle trail that we really love. It was our pleasure to look after you on...More

    Reviewed 24 April 2018 via mobile
    Otago Cental Rail Trail

    Great cycling holiday Sunshine and tailwinds Fabulous food coffee along the way Tour guide Nick is O for Oresome

    Thank Lee M
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2018

    Thanks very much Lee. We loved having you here in Central Otago and sharing our special cycle tour with you both.

    Reviewed 24 April 2018
    Wonderful Trip

    Wonderful trip!! Head winds on days one and two required extra effort. However, day three with no wind was an easy 48 km ride before lunch!! Beautiful scenery, good weather and good company (all strangers) contributed to a marvellous holiday. Extremely well organised and supported...More

    Thank johnwilson17jst
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2018

    Thanks very much for your great review. It is always rewarding to see our guests arrive as strangers and leave as friends. We take pride in making your tour as easy and stress free as possible, so you can just relax and enjoy your special...More

    Reviewed 23 April 2018
    I did it !! What fun !!

    I was a bit nervous about whether I would be up to biking this far (as a non-biker) but I needn't have been at all. It is totally doable for all ages. With Off-The-Rails you get a personalised service from the moment you arrive (even...More

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    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2018

    Thanks Carmel for this great review. We so much enjoyed meeting you and Mark on an Off The Rails cycle tour and we would love to see you back here again to host you on the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails. We would love...More

    Reviewed 22 April 2018 via mobile
    Rail trail adventure

    What a great experience! Not being all that fit might not have enjoyed it as much without the e-bike which was fabulous. So well looked after by Mike, who is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the railtrail.stayed at the cottage which was lovely, can...More

    Thank Pat M
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 22 April 2018

    Thanks very much for the great review. The e-bikes have certainly been very popular this year and are a great addition to our fleet of bikes. Glad you enjoyed the whisky cake. We love to include some special touches for our guests.

    Reviewed 20 April 2018
    Wonderful Adventure, Fantastic Experience

    This was a wonderful experience and one of the best holiday adventures I've ever had. Nick took care of everything, was very flexible and knowledgeable about the Central Otago district. He made our holiday a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending...More

    Thank HelenTaima
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 22 April 2018

    We are so glad you enjoyed your Off The Rails experience. We always aim to make our tours a stress free, happy experience for our guests. It was great to have you on one of our tours.

    Reviewed 18 April 2018 via mobile
    Fabulous ride and views

    We were restricted with time so we had to do this over 2 days. I pre-booked months in advance and lol we got caught out on the day with rain and more rain. We would have loved to have done it over more time but...More

    Thank dicke-nz
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 20 April 2018

    The Otago Central Rail Trail is a fantastic experience, no matter what the weather. At Off The Rails, we offer both fully supported tours that include bikes, accommodation and transport, as well as casual bike hire and picks ups if you are heading out from...More

    Reviewed 11 April 2018
    Incredible journey - bucket list item done!

    Wow... What an incredible trip. The scenery, the rail trail, and our wonderful guide - Nick, the accommodation, I couldn't fault any of it. Nick's knowledge of the area and it's history continued to amaze me each day of the tour. I wouldn't go past...More

    Thank drewknz
    OffTheRailsCycleTour, Owner at Off The Rails Cycle Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 14 April 2018

    Thanks for taking the time to post this review. We are really appreciative of this wonderful feedback, and so pleased you enjoyed your trip with Off The Rails. We look forward to offering the same service to friends, family and colleagues.

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