Five day Banks Peninsula Bicycle tour

This bicycle tour starts from Christchurch and heads straight into the hills of Banks Peninsula, for spectacular views of Christchurch, the Southern Alps and the extinct volcano that forms Lyttleton Harbour.

Then it’s your choice of a gentle ride around the bays, or the demanding hills of the crater rim, as you head to the small seaside town of Diamond Harbour. From Diamond Harbour it’s a moderate climb to stunning views of the southern aspect of Banks Peninsula and then a gentle cycle alongside Lakes Forsyth and Ellesmere and onto the small town of Little River with it’s quiet and relaxed pace.

From Little River you head over the steep 400m hill (transport option available) into Akaroa Harbour. With a number of route options, it’s either a gentle ride along the coast or a demanding climb around the crater rim to the quaint seaside township of Akaroa (for one/two nights). You then return through Little River to Christchurch, with the option of a different route, to complete your bicycle tour.

Brief Itinerary

Included

• Trek Mountain Bike for touring (with road tyres) brought to your accommodation and personally fitted or Mongoose Randonneur specialist touring bicycle [700c wheels & drop bars]
• Ortlieb Rear Pannier Bags, front handlebar bag and comprehensive repair kit
• Detailed itinerary, maps and notes on points of interest that you will pass
• You can upgrade to an Avanti Vivace road bike available in combination with daily luggage transportation, contact us for further details

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite, in carefully selected B&B's (Breakfast included).

Difficulty

Moderate difficulty, but with a number of different route options you can make it more or less demanding. Distances of 30 to 60kms per day with several 200m [600ft] climbs, dependent on route choice.

Season

This holiday operates all year, but it is recommended from September to May to take advantage of warmer weather and longer daylight hours.

Price

Budget: $795 per person twin share (or $950 p.p. with additional night in Akaroa). Breakfast not included.
Standard: $1025 per person twin share (or $1195 p.p. with additional night in Akaroa)

Single Supplement (on request basis only) $350

Daily luggage cartage
Your gear can be waiting for you at the end of each day. This service costs an additional $450 per person (minimum of 2 people) although a discount is available for 3 or more people.

To ensure availability over the busy summer period, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.