Kikoura & Molesworth High Country
New Zealand
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
416 km (~59km per day)
Active
Off-road
Guided
Supported
From scenic wine regions to surreal mountain landscapes this trip in the Northern Canterbury and Marlborough districts is a delight.
Ride a new cycle trail in the emerging wine growing district of Waipara Valley, learn regional history and explore the stunning Kaikoura coastline, dotted with fur seals, there is the option to take an early morning whale watching cruise. We journey through the vast Molesworth Station along isolated roads flanked by rugged mountains and overnight on a remote back country merino sheep farm nestled under Mt. Tapuae-o-Uenuku, the highest mountain outside of the Southern Alps. Before we head back to Christchurch, explore the forest trails and a soak in the therapeutic thermal pools at Hanmer Springs provides a fitting finale to this memorable cycling adventure.
Trip highlights
Explore the scenic Kaikoura Peninsula and hinterland by bike and foot
Savour lunch and wine tasting at an award winning vineyard in the Waipara Valley
Cycle the length of the remote Molesworth Road and visit the historic Molesworth Cob Cottage and Acheron Accommodation House
Enjoy kiwi hospitality and fine local produce at our Middlehurst Station farm stay
Soak in the thermal hot pools surrounded by mountains at Hanmer Springs
View the incredible Giant Sperm Whales on a whale watch cruise from Kaikoura (optional)
Tour Information
From
Christchurch
To
Christchurch
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Group Info
Private Group from just 6 travellers
Inclusions
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches (including winery lunch), 5 evening meals
4 nights comfortable motel accommodation, double or twin share with ensuite bathroom facilities
2 nights farm stay accommodation at Middlehurst Station with shared bathrooms
Professional qualified driver/guide
2 professional guides/drivers on trips with 8 or more people
Wine tasting and lunch at Waipara vineyard
Single entrance to hot pools at Hanmer Springs
Healthy snacks, fruit and soft drinks while cycling
Private vehicle transport
Exclusions
International or domestic flights and taxes
Arrival and departure transfers
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
All beverages, other than breakfast
Bike hire (including helmet)
Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own bike drink bottle)
Optional activities (eg. Whale watching at Kaikoura, activities on Middlehurst Station)
Personal expenses (eg. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping etc)
Travel insurance
Visa (if required)
Options
Bike Rental NZD$210
e-Bike Rental (subject to availability) NZD$700
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