This is adventure cycling at its best! The tour takes you from Christchurch to Kaikoura and the Pacific Ocean’s spectacular Coastal Scenery. Then it’s on to the vineyards of Blenheim, before the relaxed pace of Nelson and the Marlborough Sounds. From Nelson it’s through the lush bush of inland South Island back to Christchurch across the Southern Alps. After a rest day in Christchurch it’s on to Queenstown via the beautiful Southern Lakes (Extension to Otago Goldfields available on request).
Highlights include:
- Vineyards and Olive groves of Blenheim and Waipara
- Pacific Coastline and marine life of Kaikoura
- Lush bush of the inland Buller, Marlborough and beautiful bays of the Sounds or the (West Coast)
- Spectacular scenery of the Southern Lakes and Queenstown
Equipment Includes:
- Trek mountain bike for touring (with road tyres),
- 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:
28 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite (where available), in carefully selected B&B's, home stays and small friendly motels (Breakfast included).
Difficulty:
This is a longer route and can be a demanding route with an average 50 to 90 kms per cycling day.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: We will meet you at your accommodation in Christchurch with bicycles and equipment and you then cycle to Waipara.
Day 2: Waipara to Hanmer
Day 3: Rest day in Hanmer
Day 4: Hanmer to Mount Lyford
Day 5: Mount Lyford to Kaikoura
Day 6: Sight seeing day in Kaikoura, where you can take in the Whale Watching, swimming with the seals, or any of the many other attractions
Day 7: Kaikoura to Kekerengu
Day 8: Kekerengu to Blenheim
Day 9: Rest Day in Blenheim/ Visit the Vineyards
Day 10: Blenheim to Anakiwa
Day 11: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge
Day 12: Pelorus Bridge to Nelson
Day 13: Rest Day and sight seeing in Nelson
Day 14: Nelson to St Arnaud
Day 15: St Arnaud to Murchison
Day 16: Murchison to Westport
Day 17: Rest Day Westport
Day 18: Westport to Punakaiki
Day 19: Punakaiki South to Greymouth and Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Day 20: Rest day in Christchurch
Day 21: Cycle to Methven
Day 22: Methven to Geraldine
Day 23: Geraldine to Lake Tekapo
Day 24: Rest Day at Lake Tekapo
Day 25: Lake Tekapo to Omarama
Day 26: Omarama to Wanaka
Day 27: Wanaka to Cromwell
Day 28: Cromwell to Queenstown
Day 29: Rest day in Queenstown to take in the sights or to Christchurch via bus, or complete the tour through the Central Otago Goldfields.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Low Season (September, October, November, March, April, May) NZ$5200 p.p. twin share
High Season (December, January & February ) NZ$5350 p.p. twin share
Single Supplement (on request basis only) NZ$995
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
New Zealand
Bicycle Touring
Ecotourism
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