New Zealand South Island Cycle Tours

Southern Alps 10 Day Inn Trip

The Southern Alps cycling tour takes one on a breathtaking loop through some of the world's finest scenery. Stay in charming inns and hotels. Walk on a glacier, experience the rainforest on a range of short hikes and meet friendly New Zealanders. Besides great biking you can try jet-boating, rafting, scenic flights and bungy jumping. This is one of our most popular trips.

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Accommodation includes luxury wilderness and alpine lodges.  More>


Itinerary

DAY 1 CHRISTCHURCH.
Meet in the cathedral city of Christchurch for a ride along the Port Hills.

DAY 2 ARTHUR'S PASS.
Start biking at Porter's Pass through Southern Alps wilderness to Arthur's Pass.

DAY 3 HOKITIKA.
After a short walk to the Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall, enjoy a fabulous descent of Otira Gorge to the sea and Hokitika.

DAY 4 and 5 FRANZ JOSEF.
Time for a walk up the valley to the terminal ice and perhaps a scenic flight onto the snow.

DAY 6 LAKE MOERAKI.
Ride through lush rainforest to Lake Moeraki. Here we enjoy the comfort of the Wilderness Lodge, take a bush walk or canoe on the lake.

DAY 7 MAKARORA.
Take an optional jet-boat ride up the Wilkin River in Mt Aspiring National Park.

DAY 8 WANAKA.
To picturesque Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, famed for trout fishing.

DAY 9 and 10 QUEENSTOWN.
Pass Arrowtown, a beautifully restored old gold mining town. In Queenstown try rafting, jet boating, a day trip to Milford Sound or a bungy jump.

 


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Departure Dates

2010

SA01 (14 Nov. - 23 Nov.)
SA03 (16 Dec. - 25 Dec.)

2011

SA06 (31 Jan. - 09 Feb.)
SA08 (14 Feb. - 23 Feb.)
SA11 (21 Mar. - 30 Mar.)

Price: NZ$4,150
(Includes 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners)
Single Surcharge: NZ$925
If willing to share there will be no surcharge
Bike Rental: NZ$325
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Route Rating: Moderate with 2 challenging days
Meet: Noon, Christchurch
Trip End: After breakfast in Queenstown

Combining Tours

SA06 can be combined with Northern Highlights tour NH06 or Tasmania tour AT01

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It's been 16 years since I participated in the Southern Alps 15 day tour.  I just wanted to let you know that that bicycle tour was the BEST vacation I have ever had.  I don't know if I'll ever be able to do something to top it.

Nothing I have ridden before or since can compare to the beauty of the South Island.  Before I die, I hope to have the opportunity to do it again.

Andrew Cohen, USA

 


This was our 11th bike tour.  Alex Anderson did the best job to ensure that we enjoyed ourselves.  Great tour – great guide.

William Lampert, New Jersey
Mar 2010

 

 
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