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Our
longest tour, with 29 days cycling over almost all of the South Island.
This 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
- Spectacular scenery of the Southern Lakes & Queenstown
This is adventure cycling at its absolute best!
Brief Itinerary
| Day 1 |
We will meet you at your accommodation in Christchurch with
bicycles and equipment and you then cycle to Waipara.
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| Day 2 |
Waipara to Hanmer Springs |
| Day 3 |
Rest day in Hanmer Springs |
| Day 4 |
Hanmer to Mount Lyford |
| Day 5 |
Mount Lyford to Kaikoura |
| Day 6 |
Sight seeing day in Kaikoura, where you can take in a whale
watching tour, 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
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| Day 10 |
Blenheim to Anakiwa |
| Day 11 |
Anakiwa to Rai Valley |
| Day 12 |
Rai Valley to Nelson |
| Day 13 |
Rest day and sight seeing in Nelson |
Day 14 |
Nelson to St Arnaud |
| Day 15 |
St Arnaud to Murchison
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| 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 a tour through on the Otago Rail Trail. |
Cycling Equipment Includes
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Trek mountain bike for touring (with road tyres) or Mongoose Randonneur
specialist touring bicycle [700c wheels & drop bars]
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Ortlieb rear pannier bags, front handlebar bag and comprehensive
repair kit
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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
Season
This holiday operates all year, but it is recommended from September
to May to take advantage of warmer weather and longer daylight hours.
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Price
Low Season (September, October, November,
March, April, May) NZ$5595 p.p. twin share
High Season (December, January & February ) NZ$5750
p.p. twin share
Single Supplement (on request basis only) NZ$1695
To ensure availability over the busy summer period,
we recommend that you book early to avoid
disappointment.
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