New Zealand South Island Cycle Tours

Nelson Lakes 7 Day Inn Trip

We start with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then it's down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast. See Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Paparoa National Park.


Marlborough Sounds

 


Punakaiki, West Coast

Accommodation includes award-winning eco-tourism hotel and alpine lodge.  More>

 


Itinerary

DAY 1 PICTON.
Take a short ride around the bays.

DAY 2 NELSON.
Along Queen Charlotte Drive with its beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds to New Zealand's sunniest city of Nelson.

DAY 3 ST ARNAUD.
We cycle through orchards and farmland on our way to Nelson Lakes National Park.

DAY 4 MURCHISON.
Time for a forest walk before following the Buller River down to Murchison.

DAY 5 WESTPORT.
Ride down impressive Buller Gorge to the sea and the start of the West Coast.

DAY 6 PUNAKAIKI.
Visit a seal colony and the famous Pancake Rocks and blow holes at Punakaiki.

DAY 7 CHRISTCHURCH.
This morning our mini-bus travels across the Alps to Arthurs Pass. We stop en route for lunch on our way back to Christchurch, where our tour finishes.


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Departure Dates

2010

SN Nov (29 Nov. - 05 Dec.)

2011

SN04 (08 Jan. - 14 Jan.)
SN09 (24 Feb. - 02 Mar.)

Price: NZ$2,950
(Includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners)
Single Surcharge: NZ$620
If willing to share there will be no surcharge
Bike Rental: NZ$235
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Route Rating: Moderate
Meet: 1.00 pm at Picton
Trip End: Evening in Christchurch.

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M and Alex (the guides) were just outstanding in their helpfulness and unflappable disposition.  Excellent timely responsis to my emails and queries.

Thanks for a splendid holiday experience.  Marilyn was exceptionally helpful and cheerful and gave her all to ensure all of us enjoyed our experience.  The South Island Grand Tour coupled with the Southern Scenic offers an unsurpassed cycling experience to take in the splendours of New Zealand's South Island.

Franklin Burch, Virginia
Mar 2010

 


The trip was brilliant.  The guides were fabulous!  They really help to make the trip exceptional, especially how they arranged the great weather!

Frank Poce, Canada

 

 
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