A great Otago Rail Trail family package is one that removes headaches for the organiser (because there is always one) so your crew can just show up and ride. That means the right bikes for every age, including trailers, tag-alongs, and e-bikes for kids and for the adults doing the heavy lifting, plus daily luggage transfers so no one’s carrying more than a water bottle a warm top and some snacks.
The trail itself does a lot of the work: its gentle gradient and car-free environment make it genuinely suitable for children of all ages , and kids love the tunnels and viaducts, while the history and landscapes keep the adults engaged. But the package around it matters just as much as the trail. Accommodation that fits a family rather than a couple, daily distances that work, luggage delivered to your next stop, and a local team on call when when there is a question or concern, these are what turn a good idea into a holiday everyone talks about for years.
Here’s what we bring to your family’s Rail Trail adventure:
- We’re a family business – we get it. Carol and Steve have cycled these trails with their family as they’ve grown as well as taking other family cycling trips elsewhere. So, we know the difference between a day that flows and one that falls apart. We plan your itinerary with real families in mind.
- We know which accommodation actually suits families. Not every place that says “family-friendly” delivers on it. After 16 years on these trails, we know the spots with the room configurations, the space that families need, and the hosts who genuinely welcome kids.
- We have the right gear for every rider. From trailers and tag-alongs for little ones to e-bikes for the grown-ups carrying the load, we fit every member of your family before you roll out. E-Bikes for children provide a solution for that one child that you’re just not so sure about.
- We handle the logistics, all of it. Luggage transfers, shuttles, accommodation bookings, briefing, trip notes etc. Everything is sorted so you can focus on the ride and the memories, not the admin.
- We’re local, and we’re reachable. Based in Clyde, Omakau and Middlemarch, we are on the trail, we’re never far away if something needs sorting on the road.
At SheBikesHeBikes, we’ve been putting families on bikes in Central Otago since 2009, taking the guesswork out of every day on the trail.
