Adventure South New Zealand Bicycle Tours, Hiking Vacations & Adventure Travel New Zealand

"Great Cycle Tours since 1992"

Adventure South operates a range of guided cycling, hiking and multi-adventure holidays to suit all levels of fitness. Our itineraries explore New Zealand’s scenic South Island and the cultural North Island. Small Groups, Great Guides, Superb Holidays ...



Relaxed Cycle Ride This trip is the combination of the West Coast & Glaciers Cycle and the Marlborough & West Coast Cycle.

This 14 day bicycle vacation travels up the west coast of the South Island, crosses to Christchurch before heading over the beech clad Lewis Pass en route to the arts and craft centre of Nelson. After exploring the regions wineries we head down the east coast via Kaikoura and its famed Whale Watching to finally return back to Christchurch.

This itinerary provides incredibly diverse cycling – from the tussock headwaters of the east to the rainforests of the west including three crossings of the South Island's alpine divide. Awesome coastal rides contrast with the beech forests and wineries. Incredibly diverse, this route may just be one of the hidden treasures in our bicycle vacation portfolio!
  • cycle the shores of the Southern lakes as you head into the beech forests of the Haast Pass
  • pause at the dramatic Gates of Haast bridge before entering the lowlands of the west coast
  • walk to the base of the Fox Glacier with your party or take an optional hike onto the face of the Glacier with a qualified local guide who will explain to you the inner workings of the glacier!
  • relax on your bike as you clock up the miles through the rural farmlands and remote mountain lakes
  • kickback on board the Trans Alpine Express back into Christchurch and enjoy a free day to explore this beautiful city
  • soak up the hot thermal pools of Hanmer Springs as we head back into the foothills before climbing over Lewis Pass
  • cycle one of the worlds top 5 scenic coastal rides and stop off to explore Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
  • follow the beautiful Buller River gorge as we head inland via quiet rural backroads and then descend into Nelson
  • sample some of the worlds best Sav Blancs as we toast ourselves over our winery lunch – before continuing en route to Kaikoura
  • watch a sun rise as part of the optional whale watching activity on our final day, before we cycle on the very quiet inland Kaikoura Road towards the tour end at Christchurch

      



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    2010/2011
    Nov 13th Queenstown A
    Dec 10th Queenstown A
    Jan 8th Queenstown A
    Feb 4th Queenstown A
    Mar 3rd Queenstown A
    A:Available
    L:Limited Seats
    C:Closed
    2010/2011

    NZ$5,489

    Single Supplement (extra)

    NZ$1,372