Ride the Rail Trail - Rock and Pillar Station Traditional Cache
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Ride the Rail Trail - Rock and Pillar Station
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On the Otago Rail Trail by Rock & Pillar Station. Small 3D printed screw container.
The Otago Central Rail Trail, first opened in February 2000 is, not only the first, but also the longest (150km) Rail Trail in New Zealand.
It can be accessed throughout the year, and has been specifically created for mountain bikers, walkers and horse riders. The Trail follows the old Central Otago branch railway line from Middlemarch to Clyde.
The idea of the Rail Trail was promoted by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC), and The Otago Rail Trail Trust, formed specifically to help create this family-oriented recreational facility. The Rail Trail is a public reserve, and motorised vehicles are not permitted on the Trail. Thus, walkers, cyclists and horse riders have no traffic concerns as they travel the level, graveled surface.
The Rail Trail passes through some spectacular scenery not seen from the highways, ranging from mountain ranges, hills and gorges, across the vast Maniototo plain, through old gold mining towns, ending amongst the fruit growing areas of Central Otago. The heritage of the old railway line has been preserved, with the retention of viaducts and bridges, and some of the old Railway Stations.
Rock and Pillar Station
Before the railway arrived at Rock and Pillar, it was already established as a popular rest stop for passengers on the Naseby – Middlemarch Railhead coach. Near the station site was a substantial hotel, ‘Moloneys’, famous for its hospitality. Nothing remains of it, Railways Department housing or nearby school.
Inside the red painted corrugated iron gangers’ shed at the Rock and Pillar Station site is the first or last (depending on which way you’re travelling the Rail Trail) of a series of information panels produced by the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust. There are 12 gangers’ sheds along the Trail.
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