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2 & 3 Day Banks Peninsula Supported Bicycle Tours

 

2 Day (Overnight) Supported Bicycle Tour

The route takes you from Christchurch and around the spectacular volcano crater rim for an overnight stay at Governors Bay using a selection of back roads. Throughout the tour you have the backup of a Support vehicle & driver/ guide to lighten the load, or if you need a rest.

Note: fully guided and off-road tours are available by arrangement.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to Governors Bay via a selection of back roads.
Day 2

Governors Bay to Christchurch to complete the tour

 

Difficulty

This is an intermediate/demanding level route with an average 40 to 60 kilometres [25-38 miles] cycling per day on farm tracks, sealed and unsealed roads, with a number of demanding hill climbs along the route [support vehicle option recommended for beginner –intermediate riders].

Cost

Twin share [minimum group size 2; maximum group size 9] NZ$650 p.p
Single Supplement (on request basis only) NZ$150

Included:

  • Support vehicle and local driver/guide

  • Transfers

  • Breakfast each day [excluding breakfast on day 1]

  • One night’s accommodation in quality accommodation [based on twin /queen share rooms with bathroom ensuite (where available)].

  • daily tour itinerary and maps

  • cell phone for emergency use

Not Included:

  • Lunch and evening meals, though we are happy to offer our suggestion of local favorites each night and can assist with booking as required

  • Drinks (apart from water)

  • Bicycle hire - [see  www.cyclehire.co.nz/cycle_hire.htm for options]
    Note: 10% discount on bike hire with tour booking

  • Accommodation prior to tour commencement or after tour completion

  • Snacks

Dates

Departs the first and third Friday of each month from 2 October 2009 to 15 April 2010. Other tours dates, fully guided tours and off-road tours are available by arrangement

To ensure availability, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 

 

view of Governors Bay

biking on Banks Peninsula

Paul cycling in Port Hills


3-day Banks Peninsula Supported Bicycle Tour

 

The route takes you from Christchurch and around the spectacular volcano crater rim to Akaroa using a selection of off-road tracks and back roads.
Throughout the tour you have the backup of our guides and their extensive local knowledge to assist in bicycle support and route information.

There is also additional backup of a support vehicle to lighten the load or if you need a rest.

Note: fully guided and off-road tours are available by arrangement.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch to Diamond Harbour/Governors Bay via a selection of farmtracks and sealed backroads.
Day 2

Diamond Harbour/Governors Bay to Akaroa via a selection of single track, farmtracks and sealed backroads.

Day 3 Akaroa to Christchurch via sealed & unsealed backroads to complete the tour

Cost

Twin share NZD$950 p.p [minimum group size 2; maximum group size 9]
Single Supplement NZD$250 (on request basis only)

Included:

  • Support vehicle and local driver/guide
  • Transfers
  • Breakfast each day [excluding breakfast on day 1]
  • Two night’s accommodation in quality accommodation [based on twin /queen share rooms with bathroom ensuite (where available)].
  • daily tour itinerary and maps
  • cell phone for emergency use

Not Included:

  • Lunch and evening meals, though we are happy to offer our suggestion of local favorites each night and can assist with booking as required

  • Drinks (apart from water)

  • Bicycle hire - [see  www.cyclehire.co.nz/cycle_hire.htm for options]
    Note: 10% discount on bike hire with tour booking

  • Accommodation prior to tour commencement or after tour completion

  • Snacks

Dates

Departs the first and third Friday of each month from 2nd October 2009 to 15th April 2010.

Other tours dates, fully guided tours and off-road tours are available by arrangement

To ensure availability, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Lyttelton from the Port Hills

 

view of Akaroa Harbour


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