After a climb through the Southern Alps and relaxing in the geo-thermal springs of Maruia and Hanmer Springs, it’s on to Kaikoura with its abundant sea life and the popular whale watching. Then it’s along the beautiful Pacific Ocean coast, passing the seal colonies that dot this spectacular coastline, as you head back to Christchurch via the vineyards of Waipara.
Equipment Included: - Trek touring bike (with road tires). - Ortlieb Rear Pannier Bags, front handlebar bag and comprehensive repair kit. - Detailed itinerary, maps and notes on points of interest that you will pass. Accommodation - 13 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite [where available], in carefully selected B&B's, home stays and small friendly motels (Breakfast). Difficulty - Moderate difficulty route with an average 50 to 90kms per cycling day. Your Itinerary Day 1: We will meet you at your accommodation in Christchurch with bicycles and equipment and you then take the Tranz Alpine train ride to Moana and then bike to Greymouth Day 2: Greymouth to Punakaiki Day 3: Punakaiki to Westport Day 4: Rest day and sight seeing in Westport Day 5: Westport to Reefton Day 6: Reefton to Maruia Springs Day 7: Mauria Springs to Hanmer Day 8: Rest day in Hanmer Day 9: Hanmer to Mount Lyford Day 10: Mount Lyford to Kaikoura Day 11: Rest day/sightseeing day in Kaikoura, where you can take in the whale and dolphin watching, swimming with the seals, or any of the many other attractions Day 12: Kaikoura to Cheviot Day 13: Cheviot to Waipara. Day 14: Waipara to Christchurch [or extend your stay in Waipara to take in the fine Vineyards] Notes: Low Season (September, October, November, March, April, May) NZ$2600 per person twin share
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