Pickled Pigeon Cottage

11/03/2024

15/02/2024

07/02/2024

Are you ready to embark on a breathtaking journey across Southland and Otago? Look no further than the Tuatara 1000! Cycle through scenic small towns, traverse gravel back roads, and indulge in the warm southern hospitality as you travel along the 1070km route. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

The Tuatara 1000 runs from 24 February to 3 March. Discover more at https://www.greatkiwigravel.com/tuatara-1000

📷 Clutha NZ and The Catlins

29/01/2024

With January 2024 nearly gone, we just want to say thanks very much to all those trail users who have been donating via our QR codes on the trail, & on our map pads, you’ve been unreal! As have all those who’ve completed our trail user surveys! We had a very good month and we really appreciate it!

Reports are that the trail extension is “going off its cracker”, AKA, it is really busy!

We still have plenty of work to do keeping our survey numbers up, all of which helps us be seen as worthy of investing in to maintain the trail. So, if you have been one of the many on the trail, please give us 10 minutes of your time to complete the following survey www.getsmartglobal.com/cluthagold

Thank you Geoff Marks for this stunning photo of one of our 3 awesome tunnels!

05/01/2024

What a great initiative, well done all

30/12/2023

For walkers

30/12/2023

Valuable feedback

Hi everyone, we hope your festive riding is going well… keeping all the festive eating and drinking at bay???

With our new trail extension now completed, from Lawrence to Waihola, and so many of you out enjoying the trail at the moment, it’s a great time for us to be able to remind you how much you could help us by completing a user survey www.getsmartglobal.com/cluthagold

We see the trail from our own perspective, so it’s extremely helpful to hear from the trail users perspective.
There are also other advantages for us, you could help us meet targets required for quality and future funding, just by giving us 10 minutes of your time. If you’ve ridden with a group, even better, please ask everyone to complete a survey, it really does help!

Happy New Year to you all, we hope you’re enjoying, or you enjoyed the trail, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks from the volunteers bringing the trail to you.

22/11/2023

Yeeha!

Food & Drink

13/11/2023

"Enjoy the Pause" and indulge in pure serenity at The Pickled Pigeon Cottage in Lawrence! 🏞️✨ Unwind with breathtaking views and let time stand still. Your perfect escape awaits!

https://www.pickledpigeon.com

07/11/2023

Interesting reading

Walking and cycling holiday itinerary ideas - 11 of the best gold mining heritage sites to explore on the Otago walking and cycling trails.

04/11/2023

Need fuel to keep you going this weekend? Pick up a bite to eat or a cool treat from one of these fine establishments.

🍔 The Prospector Cafe & Accommodation boasts a large range of cabinet and made to order hot food. Whatever you're craving you'll find it here.

🍔 Lawrence Nightnday has the biggest ice creams you've ever seen!

🍔 More than just cakes, Spatula & Spoon Cakery has plenty of house made pies to keep you going.

🍔 You can't beat the gourmet pizzas at Coach and HorsesTavern.

🍔 The Wild Walnut offers home-made cafe food with unique flavours.

🍔 Beaumont Hotel is an iconic pub in the heart of Otago.

🍔 Open Sunday the Waitahuna Station Coffee Cart is an idyllic spot to stop to rest and refresh.

01/11/2023

Where to find the best pies in Otago - a foodie's guide to pie heaven along the walking and cycle trails.

24/10/2023

This guide to exploring the best Otago Cycling & Walking Trails includes tips, tricks, blogs, itineraries and stories to inspire you!

14/10/2023

It's that Thyme of the year again!

07/10/2023

Waitahuna Station Coffee Cart thanks for a lovely morning coffee, great to have gf options. Love what you're doing

29/09/2023

Be at the Arches this Saturday at 7 PM to join the Lawrence Lantern Festival! We'll carry our lanterns down Whitehaven Street to the Prospector Café, where the Dunedin lion dancers will perform.

If you want to meet Leonora's Dunedin cousins come to the Arches early.

23/09/2023

Located in southeastern New Zealand between the cities of Dunedin and Invercargill, Clutha’s focus on farming is complemented by the rugged coastal beauty of the Catlins region.

21/09/2023

Spring colours at the cottage

16/09/2023

Go! Central Otago!

16/09/2023

The town is awakening

15/09/2023

Yikes

15/09/2023

Well worth a visit!

We are in business! Thanks to all those who offered their support :)

11/09/2023

Join us 6pm on the 22nd September for a little soirée, celebrating the opening of the Tuapeka Lawrence Photography Exhibition. All welcome, free ! A wonderful eclectic exhibit of local talent. In one of Lawrence’s grandest buildings.

06/09/2023

Catlins

27/08/2023

Fabulous!

It is hoped a new Otago trail extension will get thousands on their bikes and take local communities along for the ride.

22/08/2023

We are in business! Thanks to all those who offered their support :)

04/07/2023

What a fantastic experience

Rail Tales explores the New Zealand History of the Otago Central Rail Trail. Read the stories of how the Otago Central Rail Trail began, how Hyde became the town it is today and the site of the second biggest rail disaster in New Zealand's history.