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10 day West to East Coast Supported Bicycle Tour

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

This bicycle vacation starts from Christchurch with a gradual warm-up of mainly flat riding on the first 2 days as you head through the Southern Alps to the coastal towns of Greymouth and Punakaiki, with their remarkable limestone formations, incredible rainforests 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 vistas and ancient beech forests to the small settlement of Westport.

From Westport we leave the coast and head inland through the lovely Buller Gorge before crossing the majestic Southern Alps via the natural thermal resorts of Maruia and Hanmer Springs. From Hanmer Springs we head east via the stunning Kaikoura Alps and on to the east coast township of Kaikoura with a chance to take in the many activities of this beautiful seaside town before completing our adventure and heading back to Christchurch.

Punakaiki, with their remarkable limestone formations and stunning beaches

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1	Depart Christchurch & drive to Moana before cycling to Greymouth [40km/25miles]
Day 2	Greymouth to Punakaiki [45km/25miles]
Day 3	Punakaiki to Westport [70km/43miles]
Day 4	Westport to Murchison [95km/57miles]
Day 5	Murchison to Maruia Springs [95km/57miles]
Day 6	Maruia Springs to Hanmer Springs [75km/46miles]
Day 7	Rest Day Hanmer Springs
Day 8	Hanmer Springs to Mount Lyford [65km/40miles]
Day 9	Mount Lyford to Kaikoura [70km/43miles]
Day 10	Kaikoura to Christchurch via support vehicle [departs Kaikoura 1pm/arrives Christchurch 4pm] with plenty of time to take in whale watching, swimming with the dolphins or seals in the morning.

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

$3650 NZD p.p. twin/queen share 4-6cyclists [minimum 4 cyclists]
$3550 NZD p.p. twin/queen share 6 or more cyclists
Single Supplement (on request basis only) $1000 NZD

Included:

Support vehicle and local driver/guide
Transfers
Breakfast and lunch each day (excluding breakfast on day 1)
9 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 -$165 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 Wednesday 19th of November 2008
Departs Monday 8th of December 2008 / Returns Wednesday 17th of December 2008
Departs Monday 19th of January 2009/ Returns Wednesday 28th of January 2009
Departs Monday 4th of February 2009/ Returns Wednesday 13th of February 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 4pm Day Ten

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

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