Otago Central Rail Trail
152km from Clyde
to Middlemarch.
Waipiata sits at the heart of the trail — a fantastic place to take a break for a day or two while travelling it.
The trail
An ideal base
to explore from.
The Otago Rail Trail 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 152km from Clyde to Middlemarch, passing through many towns along the way — including Waipiata.
Peter's Farm is an ideal place to explore the local countryside from, with complimentary kayaks, gold pans, fishing rods and breakfast for our guests. Transport to and from Waipiata can be arranged as well if required.
For the single most important resource on the trail, see Peter's own Otago Rail Trail guide book — a beautifully crafted book with photography by Peter Andrews.
On the trail
Along the line
Off the bike
Things to do
around Waipiata.
Kayaking
The Taieri river runs through the farm and is only 10 minutes' walk from the lodge and Tregonning Cottage. This river is the third longest in New Zealand. We have kayaks available for you to use — ideal for families to explore.
Fishing
Relax and enjoy an afternoon fishing on the Taieri river. There are two fishing rods available for guests to use. Day or season licences are available from Ranfurly.
Christian Community
7km from the lodge stands this complex, originally built as a tuberculosis hospital in the 1930s. It later became a youth centre but government funding ended and it was sold. It is now a Christian community known as En Hakkore.
Hamilton Cemetery
3km past En Hakkore you will find Hamilton's gold diggings. Carry on further and you will find the restored Hamilton's Cemetery with its spectacular views of the Maniototo plain and surrounding mountains. This road carries on to Patearoa where you can loop back through the bottom road to Waipiata.
Naseby Curling
Experience the Scottish sport of curling all year round at the Maniototo international curling centre. Suitable for both children and adults. During the winter months you may also enquire about curling outdoors on the frozen pond.
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Kayaking on the Taieri river -
Fishing on the Taieri -
En Hakkore Christian community -
Hamilton's Cemetery -
Curling at Naseby