Spring weather can be quite unpredictable. Nights could be cool but one pair of jeans would be fine. We washed out cycle pants and tops each night and they were always dry by morning. A lot of accommodation has drying facilities. Wear layers as it’s easy to peel off what you don’t need and bike paniers can hold quite a bit.

Bike it now arranged transfers, accommodation, bikes (including e-bikes if you wanted) etc. They gave us options for start and end location, level of accommodation etc and it all went like clockwork. They were great

I’m so sorry I didn’t see this and you have no doubt done it by now! Yes you can fish on one of the days. !

We booked the bike tour through Shebikeshebikes. We organised the car hire and the rest of the trip on-line. It was quite easy because there is so much information available.

November is Spring. It's very variable then, we found late summer or autumn is most settled we have found. But we have done it in October and we had great weather so it's bit of luck what weather you get. Rainfall tends to be low in Central Otago which is why it's a great wine country. I suggest you check out Metservice which is NZ weather website, it gives historic weather information. Hope this helps.

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Hi Casuarina Thanks for your query. End of April is Autumn, and should be cooler than the summer months of Jan/Feb/March. However, because of the Alpine climate you need to be prepared for all types of weather. Cycle shorts (that have padding) plus singlet/t-shirt if its hot, and a long sleeve warmer layer - NZ merino is good (:) gives warmth but doesn't stink!) if its cooler. You will certainly use the latter in the evening if not during in the day. Although unlikely at that time of year, you should take wet weather options too and a light jacket if its windy. If its rains I personally would cycle with t-shirt and thermal, if its rainy and windy then I would also wear a light jacket on top. More than likely anticipate warm weather. Dont forget sunscreen, and water (you may find camel pack more convenient). Depending which cycle company you are travelling with - their cycles usually have well padded seats, carriers for water bottles and panniers or bags for carrying stuff during the day. I hope this helps check out the official trauk website for more info.

We rode from Auripo to Clyde which took in the Auripo to Chatto section. This gets most of the tunnels and bridges and the Poolburn Gorge. All VERY scenic and mostly downhill. The detour into Ophir is nice also and we wish we had stopped for a drink at the pub. Lunch was also nice at Chatto Creek.

Hi Greg Thanks for the query, the Anniversary track is certainly not as flat or as wide as the rail trail. If you haven't ridden a bike for sometime or not confident then it maybe better to take the Otago Central Rail Tail. In saying that, if your group is of reasonable fitness and bike confident I wouldn't imagine its a problem. There are a couple of rises but they are not long and you can always get off your bike and walk it up these short hills. The track itself is considered to be very picturesque as it runs alongside the Clutha River, and Council has worked on it to widen it where possible. I think the main thing you need to be aware of is whoever is riding in the front they look out for other cyclists coming in the opposite direction. It is wide enough on most of the track to pass whilst still cycling. I hope this helps Cheers the Otago Central Rail Trail Team

We travelled from Clyde to Middlemarch - which was very pleasant. I think it gave a nice change of vista every day and can't say we had issues with the track either so would recommend it:)