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Lake Hawea

A few of our 45 million sheep

New Zealand South Island Cycle Tours

West Coast 10 Day Inn Trip

Pedal  through lush rainforest, past picture perfect West Coast Glaciers and lakes, over Haast Pass and down to  the Southern Lakes of Wanaka and Queenstown, the bungy jumping capital of New Zealand.

Crown Range

Accommodation includes award-winning eco-tourism hotel, and friendly luxury alpine and wilderness lodges.  More> 

Itinerary

DAY 1 PUNAKAIKI.
The mini-bus departs Christchurch this morning before heading across the Alps and through the spectacular Otira Gorge to Punakaiki. Visit the Pancake Rocks and  blowholes.

DAY 2 HOKITIKA.
We head south along the rainforest clad coast to Greymouth and then to Hokitika, a former gold rush town.

DAY 3 HARIHARI.
Ride through native bush, past lovely Lake Ianthe, renowned for trout fishing, and visit a wonderful craft shop at Harihari on the way to our farmstay Bed & Breakfast.

DAY 4+ 5 FOX GLACIER.
Cycle over Mt Hercules into Westland National Park, with superb views of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. A rest day gives time for a walk to the glacier, a day on the beach, a visit to the white heron colony at Okarito, or a scenic flight.

DAY 6 LAKE MOERAKI.
Time for an early morning walk around Lake Matheson, famous for its reflections of Mts Cook and Tasman. Ride through tall stands of ancient rainforest to stay at a beautiful lodge overlooking the Moeraki River. Canoe on the lake or take a bush walk.

DAY 7 MAKARORA.
Knights Point affords excellent views of the rugged coastline where seals can often be seen basking in the sun.

DAY 8 WANAKA.
Spectacular mountain and lake views as we pass Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Visit a vineyard or take a hike up Mt Iron.

DAY 9 + 10 QUEENSTOWN.
Over the Crown Range to the quaint old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Queenstown lies ahead with a chance for exciting activities: rafting, jet-boating, a scenic flight or a lake cruise on the historic SS Earnslaw.