Bikepacking Central Otago
Pedal New Zealand’s Iconic Trails
Tackle New Zealand's Great Rides with confidence. The Mad Hacienda offers comfortable bikepacking accommodation designed to support every stage of your trip.
Bedrooms, or take the whole hacienda
From Queenstown or Dunedin Airport
Great Rides converge at the front gate
Self check-in, no arrival deadline
Everything Your Bike Needs
Your gear stays safe, dry, and fully maintained. Our locked bike storage easily fits loaded touring bikes and gravel setups, supported by a workstand and pump for evening tune-ups.
Clean your kit using our full laundry facilities and prepare tomorrow's bikepacking itinerary with fast, property-wide Wi-Fi.
Recovery After the Trail
When the day outside is done, the cinema room and games area take over. Every bedroom carries fine linen and a proper mattress to carry you through the night.
Designed specifically for trail recovery. Ease back and leg fatigue in a quiet hot spa overlooking the ranges or enjoy solo heat therapy in our private cedar sauna.
Built for Riders
Everything a multi-day bikepacking adventure asks for, plus the recovery your body needs after hours in the saddle.
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Locked, undercover bike storage
Room for a whole bikepacking group. Workbench and pump included.
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Full laundry
Riding kit washed, dried and ready by morning.
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Contactless check-in
A digital code sent ahead. Arrive whenever the road allows.
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Private spa pool
Hot water, open sky, a view of the ranges.
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Cedar sauna
One person, quiet, for the evening after a demanding ride.
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Cinema and games room
For the nights that call for nothing but relaxation.
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E-bike charging stations
Dedicated charging throughout the property.
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Whole-house booking option
Exclusive access for bikepacking teams of up to ten.
The Trails
Central Otago, made for bikepacking adventurers. Alexandra sits at the heart of New Zealand's most rewarding multi-day cycling country.
Otago Central Rail Trail
142km of icon-status rail trail through the Maniototo. Well-formed and forgiving, the go-to bikepacking itinerary for riders building their confidence.
Lake Dunstan Trail
33km of lakeshore gravel connecting wine regions and historic towns. Gentle grades and frequent stops make this perfect for mixed-skill bikepacking groups.
Roxburgh Gorge Track
40km of stunning single-track and gravel through river gorge scenery. Called NZ's Grand Canyon, dramatic enough to be a bucket-list bikepacking adventure.
Clutha Gold Trail
34km hugging the powerful Clutha River. Follow the path of Māori travellers and gold miners in a remote, properly adventurous bikepacking experience.
Alpine High Country
Beyond the Great Rides: quiet backcountry gravel roads through tussock-clad ranges. For experienced riders building custom bikepacking itineraries.
Wine Route Detours
Over thirty cellar doors nearby on gentle gravel circuits. Perfect for rest days or for blending cycling and tasting into one long weekend.
Flexible Room Options for Every Rider
Solo, as a couple, or with a full crew. Five bedrooms give you the flexibility to book a single room or reserve the entire hacienda for your group.
The Whole Hacienda
All five bedrooms, the courtyard, spa pool and cinema room. Secure parking for the entire bikepacking crew's bikes. Built for touring groups riding together.
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Diego Maradona Room
Twin single beds, well-spaced, for two riders travelling together on a bikepacking adventure who each want a bed of their own after a demanding day.
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Queen Rooms
Generous queen beds for solo riders or couples, each with its own character. Riverview has the Clutha flowing below the window. Others overlook gardens.
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Reserve your accommodation now. Bring your bike, lock in your route, and let us take care of the rest.
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