Transport
Pukerangi/Middlemarch transfers
Rail Trail Planner
Minibus transport between Middlemarch and Pukerangi for visitors arriving/departing by Taieri Gorge Train, from one to ten people. We carry your luggage and bikes. Owner-operated.
For inquiries and bookings contact Noel:
Mobile: 027 251 049 or landline: 03 464 3755
Email: inquiries@railtrailplanner.co.nz
Web: http://www.railtrailplanner.co.nz
Cycle Surgery Rail Trail Shuttle
Morning and afternoon shuttle Pukerangi to Middlemarch and return.
Cost: $20 per person and $10 per bike.
Freephone 0800 CYCLEHIRE or 0800 292 534
Email: hire@cyclesurgery.co.nz
Trail Journeys
Have shuttles that meet both trains at Pukerangi each day with cost of $20.00 per person and $10.00 bike.
Freephone 0800 RAILTRAIL or 0800 724 587
Email: info@trailjourneys.co.nz
Web: www.trailjourneys.co.nz
Transport
Cycle Surgery Rail Trail Shuttle
- Runs daily Dunedin to Clyde and return.
- Transport of passengers, bags and bikes.
- Transport to and from Sutton Salt Lake.
Freephone 0800 CYCLEHIRE or 0800 292 534
Email: hire@cyclesurgery.co.nz
See PDF for timetable, costs and other details.
Catch-a-Bus
Daily.
Timetable available online: www.catchabus.co.nz/timeTable.htm
- Dunedin - Middlemarch – Clyde.
- Includes - Waipiata - Ranfurly - Ida Valley or Becks - Lauder - Omakau – Alexandra.
- Also to Albert Town and Wanaka.
- Luggage transfers to next stop.
- 10-21 bike trailer available
24 hour booking line 03 449 2024 or +64 3 449 2024 (int)
Email: bookings@catchabus.co.nz
Web:
www.catchabus.co.nz
ConneXions/Track & Trail
Daily.
- ConneXions offers a bus service that connects Queenstown/Wanaka with Hyde/Middlemarch/Pukerangi. Pick up and drop off along the Rail Trail.
- The Track & Trailbus service is the same as the above, but adds a connecting train trip on The Taieri Gorge Train between Middlemarch/Pukerangi and Dunedin.
The following timetable is approximate. Please check the latest timetable and other stopping points along the Rail Trail on the ConneXions website (scroll down to Downloads).
vwww.time2.co.nz/connexionsTrack & Trail bus departing from Queenstown/Wanaka
| Departs | Winter | Summer | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown | 9.25am | 11.55am | The Station Info Centre |
| Wanaka | 9.45am | 12.20 | Wanaka Visitor Info Centre |
| Hyde | 1.20pm | 3.20pm | Hyde Hotel |
| Middlemarch | 1.45pm | 3.45pm | Trail Journeys |
| Pukerangi | 2.15pm | 4.15pm | transfer to Taieri Gorge Train |
| Dunedin | 4.30pm | 6.30pm | Dunedin Railway Station |
Track & Trail bus departing from Dunedin Railway Station
| Departs | Winter | Summer | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | 12.30pm | 2.30pm | Dunedin Railway Station |
| Pukerangi | 2.40pm | 4.30pm | transfer to coach |
| Middlemarch | 3.00pm | 5.00pm | Trail Journeys |
| Hyde | 3.25pm | 5.25pm | Hyde Hotel |
| Queenstown | 7.30pm | 8.40pm | Wanaka Visitor Info Centre |
| Wanaka | 7.15pm | 8.20pm | The Station Info Centre |
Phone: 03 477 5577 or +64 3 477 5577 (int)
Email: info@citibus.co.nz
Timetable download: www.time2.co.nz/track_n_trail (scroll down)
Web: www.time2.co.nz/connexions
Rail Trail Planner
- Transport of people, bikes and bags to and from the Rail Trail between Dunedin Airport, Middlemarch and Clyde.
- Pick-up from and return to Dunedin Airport.
- Transport for fully supported tours including side-trips to explore Macraes Gold-mine and the historic towns of Naseby, Danseys Pass and St Bathans.
- Transport of bags between Middlemarch and Hyde.
- Pick-up from Taieri Gorge train at Middlemarch and Pukerangi.
- Tours of Middlemarch and district.
Noel Matthews
47 Browns Road
Middlemarch
Phone: 03 464 3755 or +64 3 464 3755 (int)
Mobile: 027 251 0049
Email: inquiries@railtrailplanner.co.nz
Web: www.railtrailplanner.co.nz
Trail Journeys Rail Trail Express
- Bus and van transport for cyclists on the Otago Central Railtrail.
- Goes into Naseby.
- Transfer cycles, luggage and clients daily during the season.
- Facilities at both ends of the Trail.
20 Swansea Street
Middlemarch
0800 RAILTRAIL or 0800 724 587
Email: info@trailjourneys.co.nz
Web: www.trailjourneys.co.nz
