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7 or 14 day South Island Guided Bicycle Tours
Flexibility Style and Convenience
We have developed a range of fully guided cycle tours of either
7 or 14 days starting in either Christchurch or Queenstown.
The tour commencing in Christchurch starts gently enough, with
the open beauty of the Canterbury Plains, then through rolling
countryside which gradually opens up into the expansive Mackenzie
Basin. You continue past sparkling southern lakes, while admiring
the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains and the golden
tussock of the Lindis Pass area. As you continue though historic
goldmining towns you will arrive at Queenstown, the outdoor adventure
capital of New Zealand.
The second half of the tour starts in Queenstown and we travel
through the hill country alongside Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. From
here we journey to the spectacular West Coast of the South Island
through the dense dense rain forest of some of New Zealands most
renowned National Heritage Parks. There is also the opportunity
to visit the face of Fox or Franz Josef glaciers. The tour concludes
with a train journey aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine Express,
traversing the scenic splendour of the Southern Alps to Christchurch. |
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BRIEF ITINERARY
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You will be met on arrival at Christchurch airport and transferred
to your accommodation. We then have a scenic afternoon tour of
this picturesque 'Garden City' |
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Day 2 |
Christchurch to Geraldine- Cycling from: Mt. Hutt to Geraldine
- 80km |
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Geraldine to Lake Tekapo - 91km biking |
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Day 4 |
Lake Tekapo to Omarama - 87km biking |
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Omarama to Cromwell - 112km |
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Day 6 |
Cromwell to Queenstown - 60km biking |
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Queenstown (Rest Day). For those that have joined the Tour for
the first 7 days only, this is your departure day. |
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Arrival day for participants joining for the second 7 days only.
You will need to arrive by 8am as we leave early for Arrowtown
this morning. |
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Queesntown to Wanaka - 81km biking |
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Day 9 |
Wanaka to Makaroa - 65km biking |
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Makaroa to Haast - 82km biking |
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Haast to Fox Glacier - 119km biking |
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Fox Glacier - Punakaiki - Cycling from: Greymouth to Punakaiki
- 45km biking |
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Day 13 |
Punakaiki – Greymouth - Christchurch- No Cycling- At 1
pm we board the TransAlpine Express train for the journey to Christchurch
through the Southern Alps. This journey is regarded as one of
the best train rides of its kind in the world. |
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Transfers to Christchurch International Airport. All participants
will be transferred to the airport between 7am and 3.30pm. |
Please note that your trip may differ from the above itinerary
either to better suit the needs of the group, or due to circumstances
beyond our control such as the weather.
Difficulty
Moderate difficulty
Cost
Tour Price 7 days 2995 NZ $
Single Room surcharge 600 NZ $
Tour Price 14 days 4825 NZ $
Single Room surcharge 1175 NZ $
Included:
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Airport transfers
Day 1 only: Christchurch (between 7am & 2pm from the Airport)
Day 7 only: Queenstown (between 7am & 2pm to the Airport)
Day 14 only: Christchurch (between 7am & 4pm from the Hotel)
Transfers outside these days/times are your own arrangements
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Tourguide (who is also the driver)
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Support vehicle (Coaster Bus) with bike trailer (& luggage
space)
(luggage limited to 1 suitcase per person + 1 daypack)
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Accomodation
7 day tour: 6 nights in 3–4 star (NZ standard) hotels &
motels
14 day tour: 13 nights in 3–4 star (NZ standard) hotels &
motels
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Tranzalpine Train journey
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Sightseeing Christchurch & Queenstown
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All breakfasts
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All lunches except on day 1 and 7 (Queenstown leisure day) and
departure day
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1 dinner first day – Chrsitchurch
Not Included:
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International flights & airport taxes
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Airport transfers outside the days/times specified above
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Travel Insurance
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Bike rental
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Drinks (except daily drinking water), phone calls & Minibar
expenses
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Personal expenses (including any specific medical related requirements)
- Optional Bike Hire is available: For more information on
our optional bike hire follow this link:
www.cyclehire.co.nz
Dates
Start: Mon 3 November 2008 Finish: 16 November 2008
Start: Mon 1 December 2008 Finish: Sun 14 December 2008
Start Mon 12 January 2009 Finish Sun 25 January 2009
Start Mon 9 February 2009 Finish Sun 9 February 2009
Contact us now for other dates or custom group
tours. This trip is run in conjunction with another operator.
To ensure availability, we recommend that you book
early to avoid disappointment.
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