| Our combination tour, with 14 days cycling to the top
of the South Island and two days guided sea kayaking in the stunning
Abel Tasman National Park.
This tour takes you from Christchurch to Kaikoura and
the spectacular Pacific Ocean’s 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 to Mapua and
Motueka, before taking to the water and sea kayaking from Marahau in
the Abel Tasman National Park to end the trip.
Brief 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 Springs |
| Day 3 |
Hanmer Springs to Mount Lyford |
| Day 4 |
Mount Lyford to Kaikoura |
| Day 5 |
Sightseeing day in Kaikoura, where you can take in a whale and dolphin
watching tour,
swimming with the seals, or any of the many other attractions |
| Day 6 |
Kaikoura to Kekerengu |
| Day 7 |
Kekerengu to Blenheim |
Day 8
|
Rest day in Blenheim/visit the vineyards |
| Day 9 |
Blenheim to Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds |
| Day 10 |
Anakiwa to Rai Valley |
| Day 11 |
Rai Valley to Nelson |
| Day 12 |
Rest day and sightseeing in Nelson |
| Day 13 |
Nelson to Marahau (Abel Tasman National Park) |
| Day 14 |
Guided sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman (staying in the National Park) |
| Day 15 |
Guided sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park and return to Marahau and then transfer back to Nelson |
| Day 16 |
End of tour or continue on our 19 or 28
day top of the south tour to Christchurch/Queenstown. |
Highlights include:-
-
Vineyards and olive groves of Blenheim and Waipara
-
Pacific coastline and marine life of Kaikoura including whale and
dolphin watching
-
Lush bush of the inland Buller, Marlborough and beautiful bays
of the Marlborough Sounds
-
Golden sands and breathtaking beaches of the Abel Tasman National
Park.
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
14 nights accommodation in twin rooms with bathroom ensuite
(where available), in carefully selected B&B's, home stays and small
friendly motels (breakfast included).
2 days fully guided sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National
Park (including all meals, entrance fees and tent/camping equipment)
additional days walking/sea kayaking in the Abel Tasman National Park
available on request.
Difficulty
This is an intermediate level route with an average 50
to 80 kms cycling per day and a number of moderate hill climbs along
the route.
For a shorter duration bike/kayak tour, check out our 9
day demanding tour or 11 day intermediate
level self-guided bike tours.
Season This holiday operates September
to May inclusive.
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Price
Low Season (September, October, November,
March, April, May) NZ$3500 p.p twin share
High Season (December, January & February) NZ$3600
p.p twin share
Single supplement (on request basis only) NZ$1050
To ensure availability over the busy summer period,
we recommend that you book early to avoid
disappointment.
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