Ride the Rail Trail - Daisybank (Central Otago) Traditional Cache
Ride the Rail Trail - Daisybank (Central Otago)
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On the Otago Rail Trail by Daisybank Station. Small 200mL sistema 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.
Daisybank Station
At Daisybank the trail goes through a vegetation transition zone from lower rainfall Central Otago to more of a moist coastal influence.
It also marks the point where the Upper Taieri Gorge gives way to the Maniototo Plains.
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