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BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1. We will meet you at your accommodation in Christchurch
with bicycles and equipment and you then bike to Waipara and an afternoon
of sightseeing
Day 2. Waipara to Culverden/Waiau
Day 3. Culverden/Waiau to Mount Lyford
Day 4. Mount Lyford to Kaikoura
Day 5. Return to Christchurch by train
A
relaxed-paced trip to Kaikoura, that starts from Christchurch with a
gentle cycle to the picturesque vineyards of Waipara and Amberley. Then
its on to the small country town of Culverden/Waiau, and a taste of
country life at the first of our farm stays. The following day, it’s
back on to quiet country roads and the dramatic backdrop of the inland
Kaikoura Mountain range, as you head through to the splendid isolation
of your farm stay at Mount Lyford. From Mount Lyford and your last day
cycling, it’s a steady descent to the Pacific Coast and the pleasant
seaside town of Kaikoura. In Kaikoura you have a chance to take in the
dramatic scenery, whale-watching or any of the many activities on offer,
before your afternoon train journey, which passes the seal colonies
that dot this spectacular coastline, back to Christchurch.
Equipment 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 a Trek 1200
road bike available in combination with daily luggage transportation,
contact us for further details
Accommodation
4 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite [where
available], in carefully selected B&B's and farm stays.
Difficulty
Relaxed paced route with an average 40 to 50kms per cycling day
Season
This holiday operates September to May inclusive
Price
$1050 per person twin share
Single Supplement (on request basis only) $350
Daily luggage cartage is available, meaning
that your gear can be waiting for you at the end of each day. This service
costs an additional $395 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. |