South Island Tour – Otago Rail Trail Omakau

Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay. South Island Tour 2022. Otago Rail Trail: Omakau to Wedderburn.

“Day 2 of the ORT dawned bright and beautiful and stayed that way all day. Omakau to Wedderburn, 45ks, tunnels, viaducts and very bumpy old train bridges, and a welcome lunch stop at Hayes Cafe. Ernest Hayes invented the world famous wire strainers and the cafe is in the first family cottage. Tonight we are in the Wedderburn Cottages and enjoyed an afternoon cuppa with delightful rural views, followed by dinner in the Wedderburn Tavern.” – Pippi

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South Island Tour – Otago Rail Trail Clyde

Ebike Social Riders Hawkes Bay. South Island Tour 2022. Otago Rail Trail: Clyde to Omakau.

Day One. “Started in Clyde, to Alexandra, Chatto Creek, then Omakau for a night in the Old Post Office. Woke to a beautiful sunrise and a very cool morning followed by a lovely warm day.” – Pippi

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