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The Milford Wilderness
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 25 people
Destination(s): Maine  
Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring  
Season: December - March
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2900 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 3600 US Dollar (USD)


- Discover Milford Sound, The Southern Alps, and Queenstown
- Experience Kiwi Hospitality
- Enjoy New Zealand Cuisine and Wine
- Cycle 30 to 50 miles per day

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Cycling the Port Hills and Lunch at a Winery.

We begin our New Zealand cycling vacation in the charming Victorian city of Christchurch. From Christchurch we cycle into the Port Hills for spectacular views of the city and the Canterbury Plaines before visiting one of New Zealand's many wineries for lunch. After lunch we take a short shuttle ride before hopping on our bikes and riding to our accommodations at a working sheep farm.

Cycling Options: 30 to 45 miles
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Morelea Farm, Fairlie.

Day 2: Burkes Pass and the Turquoise Lake Teapot.

Following a hearty country breakfast, we cycle to the turquoise blue Lake Tekapo via the Burkes Pass. Our route through the MacKenzie Basin offers stunning views of Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, and the Southern Alps. Enjoy a leisurely ride along wild flower edged roads and into the village of Tekapo where lake side accommodations await us.

Cycling Options: 27 to 45 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging: The Chalets, Tekapo

Day 3: Hiking in the Shadow of Mt Cook.

Our day begins with stunning views of huge glacial lakes and continues with a combination of cycling and hiking beneath Mt. Cook and through a charming alpine village. The rugged beauty of the Southern Alps provides a never ending slide show as we cycle and shuttle into the town of Lake Ohau.

Cycling Options: 26 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Ohau Lodge, Lake Ohau.

Day 4: Lake Side Cycling and Exploring Wanaka.

We begin our day with an easy ride along the lake side before heading south to cycle through New Zealand's historic gold mining areas before cycling into Wanaka via a stunning Lake side path.

Cycling Options: 30, 44 or 54 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging: Archway Motels, Wanaka.

Day 5: Tea at the Cardrona Hotel and Cycling the Crown Range.

New Zealand Cycling Vacation. Our morning begins with an easy twelve mile ride to the Cardrona Hotel for a relaxing cup of coffee before a combination of van and cycling takes us to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Using some of New Zealand's most scenic trails we bike to the top of Lake Wakatipu.

Cycling Options: 28 or 47 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Aspen on Queenstown

Day 6: A Free Day for Exploration.

We take a break from our travels around New Zealand to enjoy everything that Queenstown has to offer. The adventurous can choose jet boating or bungee jumping, while the prudent can enjoy hiking or take time to relax and explore Queenstown.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Aspen on Queenstown
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Day 7: Te Anau and Walking the Kepler Track.

Again using both the shuttle and our bikes we travel to Te Anu. A leisurely day of cycling and walking around Lake Te Anu provides the opportunity to relax in one of New Zealand's most scenic towns.

Cycling Options: 25 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging: Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn

Day 8: Overnight on Milford Sound.

An early morning departure from Te Anu takes us by bike and by coach into Fjordland National Park. We pause to walk parts of the Routeburn Trek before continuing a downhill ride into the town of Milford Sound. Here we board the SS Marnier for a cruise through Milford Sound in hopes of seeing whales and dolphins. We return to Milford Sound for optional kayaking before laying anchor and spending the night in the midst of one of New Zealand's great national treasures.

Cycling Options: 27 or 37 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Milford Mariner.

Day 9: Milford Sound and the Routeburn Track.

After returning to shore by 9 am, we take a short transfer through the Milford Tunnel before cycling and hiking options take us through either the Gertrude or Holyfield Valleys. Local bush walks and cycling down the majestic Eddington Valley return us Te Anu.

Cycling Options: 15 or 30 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodging: Luxmore Hotel, Te Anu

Day 10: The Von Valley and Cruising to Queenstown.

Today we will cycle to the hidden Mavora Lakes, site of the closing scenes of the "Lord of the Rings" movies before a bus ride takes us to the Van Valley for lunch. From here we say goodbye to the van as we cycle to the shores of Lake Wakatipu and down to the Walter Peak Station for afternoon tea and a farm show. Next we embark on the steam ship SS Earnslaw for a cruise to Queenstown and the conclusion of oou tour.

Cycling Options: 30 or 41 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Trip Begins: Christchurch
Trip Ends: Queenstown

Dates 2009-2010:
December 27 - January 5, 2009
January 23 - February 1, 2009
February 19-28, 2009
March 18-27, 2009
Nov. 1-10, 2009
Nov. 28 – Dec. 7, 2009
Dec. 27 – Jan. 5, 2010
Jan. 23 – Feb. 1, 2010
Feb. 19-28, 2010
March 18-27, 2010

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

* Price: $2900.00 USD
* Single Supplement: $700.00 USD
* Price Includes:
- NZ goods and service tax
- Bike Rental

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