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Our fully guided New Zealand road cycling tours allow you to do some great cycling in the South Island of New Zealand, with cycling rides ranging from 5 to 9 days, and often connecting to form longer itineraries, up to three weeks. On some tours we follow the philosophy of "Cycling the Best and Driving the Rest", as there are days when it is not possible to cycle the whole route between lodgings. For these tours guides can adapt the daily schedule to allow strong riders to cover more ground, while by using the support vehicle, more relaxed cyclists get to average from 50 – 70 kms plus (30 - 45 miles) daily.
We also offer New Zealand road cycling tours where strong riders can challenge themselves by cycling "inn to inn" each day. Apart from exiting the cities, it is possible to cycle the whole route from start to finish. Daily distances range from from 80 - 120 kms plus. ( 50 - 75 miles), but recreational cyclists can still enjoy these cycle tours, as the support vehicle is used to transport riders to the best cycling sections. Click on the road cycling tour below that interests you.
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| Northland Cycle - 11 Days |
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| Join our guides, on ten days of cycling on a mainly coastal circuit around the beautiful Northland province of New Zealand. |
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| Alps to Ocean Cycle - 5 Days |
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| Cycle from Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean via the dramatic Mackenzie Basin, the Tekapo Canals and the Waitaki Valley. Experience the majesty of Mt Cook and more in this 5 day easy graded cycling trip in a Christchurch to Christchurch loop. |
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| Molesworth High Country Cycle - 5 Days |
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| From handle bar level explore Northern Canterbury, New Zealand's largest high country farm and the Marlborough district. This moderate cycle tour contrasts two scenic wine regions with the stark & surreal landscapes of the remote Molesworth Station, as well as visiting a traditional family run sheep station and the marine wildlife capital of Kaikoura. |
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| Marlborough and West Coast Cycle - 7 Days |
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| Crisscross the scenic Northern region of the South Island on this 7 day moderate cycling tour. Great wines, coastal roads, native forests and spectacular mountain lakes. From whale watching to hot pools, this is seven days not to be missed. |
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| Hot Pools, Passes & Rainforests Cycle - 5 Days |
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| A five day challenging cycle tour of the West Coast of the South Island, including one of the best coastal bike rides in the world. If you're short on time and want to experience spectacular cycling on the West Coast then this trip is for you. |
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| West Coast & Glaciers Cycle - 6 Days |
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| Travel from spectacular Queenstown to the garden city of Christchurch on this 6 day moderate cycle tour and experience famous West Coast hospitality, high snow topped mountains, glaciers and awesome rainforests as you enjoy one of the world's top five cycling journeys. |
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| Milford Sound Cycle - 5 Days |
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| Start your adventure from Queenstown on this moderate 5 day itinerary as we cycle one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations - Milford Sound. Take in the highlights of Queenstown, Te Anau and Milford Sound. |
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| Southern Lakes Cycle - 6 Days |
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| From Canterbury and the Southern Alps to Queenstown by bike. This 6 day moderate cycle adventure explores the vast and beautiful Mackenzie Basin made up of huge glacial lakes and snowcapped mountains. |
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| Motu Trails - 5 Days |
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| The Motu Trails is a 5 day tour ex Rotorua or Whakatane, that combines the new Motu Trail Cycle way with an exploration of the history and culture of the Opotiki & Motu region. In the Maori language "Motu" means islolated and this sums up this spectacular area with its wild scenery and quiet roads. |
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| Southern Coast Cycle - 8 Days |
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| Check out our exciting & challenging 8 day itinerary combining awesome rides on quiet Southland roads and a two night stay on magical Stewart Island, with the wildlife of the remote & beautiful Catlins Coast. |
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| Great West Coast Cycle - 9 Days |
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| Lonely Planet have named this section of the West Coast as one of the top five touring routes in the world and what better way to see it than by cycling? Starting in Christchurch with the Tranz Alpine train to Arthur's Pass, eight days of challenging and spectacular riding through the Glacier region & over spectacular Haast Pass, takes you into the beautiful Southern Lakes district of Wanaka and Queenstown. |
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Combination Cycle Trips
For those who are looking for the chance to explore the best of the South Island in a single trip, we have scheduled a series of departures, which link various cycle tours to form a series of longer trips. |
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| Best of the South - 22 Days |
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| Combining the Hot Pools, Passes & Rainforests, Great West Coast Cycle with the Southern Coast Cycle and including two extra nights in Queenstown this trip provides quality cycling, quiet roads and stunning scenery. |
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| Southern Explorer - 25 Days |
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| A combination of the Marlborough & West Coast Cycle, the Southern Lakes Cycle, the Milford Sound Cycle and the West Coast & Glaciers Cycle, includes the accommodation in Queenstown and Christchurch between tours. (NB - this combination can start with any of the three trips) |
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Customise your own group cycling itinerary and departure dates!
If you have a special trip or a departure in mind for your favourite group of friends, discuss your needs with us! Many groups
have had their trips customised, often to include some special components such as sea kayaking on the West Coast lakes or in the
Abel Tasman National Park. Our speciality is having the knowledge and experience to create great itineraries, and providing the
toys to make them great fun.
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