What makes the Three Gorges route different from a typical rail trail cycling holiday?

Rather than following one continuous rail trail, this journey links several distinct cycling environments, including the Queenstown Trails, Kawarau Gorge and Lake Dunstan. The scenery changes from alpine landscapes and vineyards around Queenstown and Gibbston to dramatic river gorges, historic gold-mining areas and the broad waters of Lake Dunstan, making the ride more varied from day to day.