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7 day West Coast & Southern Alps Supported Bicycle Tour

Our West Coast and Southern Alps supported tour covers a spectacular selection of diverse countryside with the focus on giving you a real chance to explore New Zealand with the backup of your knowledgeable local driver/guide and the support vehicle.

This bicycle vacation starts from Christchurch with a gradual warm up over mainly flat riding on the first 2 days as you head through to the coastal towns of Greymouth and Punakaiki, with their remarkable limestone formations and stunning beaches.
From Punakaiki you tackle some of the moderate hills that follow for the remainder of the trip as you cycle through stunning coastal and ancient forests to the small settlement of Westport.

From Westport we leave the coast and head inland along the mighty Buller River before crossing the majestic Southern Alps via the natural thermal springs at Maruia Springs and Hanmer Springs. From Hanmer Springs, we head back to Christchurch to complete our adventure or continue on our 10-day [two options] or 13-day supported tours.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Difficulty

Moderate-to demanding route with longer days, averaging 40 to 95kms per cycling day [25-57miles/day].
Note:- there is the backup of support vehicle if you find the cycling or weather to demanding

Cost

$2600 NZD p.p. twin/queen share 4-6cyclists [minimum 4 cyclists]
$2500 NZD p.p. twin/queen share 6 or more cyclists
Single Supplement (on request basis only) $600 NZD

Included:

• Support vehicle and local driver/guide
• Transfers
• Breakfast and lunch each day (excluding breakfast on day 1)
• 6 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:

• Evening meals, though we are happy to offer our suggestion of local favourites each night and can assist with booking if required

• Drinks (apart from water)

• Bicycle hire -$135 per person for Trek 4500 [2007 model] and rear panniers

• Accommodation prior to tour commencement or after tour completion

• Snacks

Dates

Departs Monday 10th of November 2008 / Returns Sunday 16th of November 2008
Departs Friday 8th of December 2008 / Returns Sun 14th of December 2008
Departs Friday 19th of January 2009/ Returns Sunday 25th of January 2009
Departs Friday 4th of February 2009/ Returns Sunday 10th of February 2009
Departs Friday 4th of March 2009/ Returns Sunday 10th of March 2009
Departs Friday 6th of April 2009/ Returns Sunday 12th of April 2009


Contact us now for other dates or custom group tours.

Group size 4-11cyclists
Details are subject to change without notice.
Start: Christchurch 9am, Day One
Finish: Christchurch 130pm Day Seven

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