| This cycling vacation starts from Christchurch with a
gradual warm-up with mainly flat riding on the first 2 days as you head
through the quiet country towns of Methven and Geraldine.
From Geraldine you tackle some of the moderate hills that
follow for the remainder of the trip as you cycle through to the spectacular
lake side town of Tekapo, where many of the scenes for the ‘Lord
of the Rings’ were shot.
From Tekapo it’s along the canals and glacier feed
Southern Lakes and through the dramatic landscape of the McKenzie Basin
to Cromwell. At Cromwell head off for a 5 day side trip through the
historic central Otago Rail trail and the dramatic backdrop of the Maniototo
Plains.
You then return via Wanaka to your final destination of
Queenstown, the Adventure capital of New Zealand.
Brief Itinerary
| Day 1 |
We will meet you at your accommodation in Christchurch with bicycles
and equipment and you then bike to Methven |
| Day 2 |
Methven to Geraldine |
| Day 3 |
Geraldine to Lake Tekapo |
| Day 4 |
Rest day/sightseeing |
| Day 5 |
Lake Tekapo to Omarama |
| Day 6 |
Omarama to Cromwell |
| Day 7 |
Cromwell to Clyde (start of the Rail Trail) and onto Lauder |
| Day 8 |
Lauder to Ranfurly |
| Day 9 |
Rest day or day trip to Naseby |
| Day 10 |
Ranfurly to Clyde via the historic town of St Bathins |
| Day 11 |
Clyde to Wanaka |
| Day 12 |
Wanaka to Queenstown |
| Day 13 |
Sight seeing Queenstown |
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 an Avanti Vivace road
bike available in combination with daily luggage transportation,
contact us for further details
Accommodation
12 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite,
in carefully selected B&B's & Farm stays (breakfast included).
Difficulty
Moderate-to Demanding route with longer days, averaging
50 to 100 kms per cycling day
Season This holiday operates October
to April inclusive |
Price
Low Season (October, November, March
& April) NZ$2795 per person twin share
High Season (December, January & February) NZ$2850
per person twin share
Single Supplement (on request basis only) NZ$825
Daily luggage cartage
Your gear can be waiting for you at the end of each day. This service costs an additional NZ$1350 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.
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