West Coast and Glaciers Cycle

Exploring New Zealand's 'wild' west coast by bike is cycling at its very best. Encounter grinding glaciers, primal rainforests and dramatic coastal scenery as we 'cycle the best and drive the rest' to ensure you experience all the landscapes that make this part of the South Island such an enticing place to travel through. From Queenstown, cycle to the former gold mining town of Arrowtown to explore its tranquil tree lined streetscapes before crossing over the Crown Range into Wanaka along New Zealand's highest main road.

After an exhilarating swoop down Haast Pass you'll be greeted by lush rainforests before cycling past surreal coastlines featuring high cliffs and crashing seas. Your cycling efforts will be rewarded on reaching the world famous Fox Glacier, where you can enjoy a guided walk, or discover nearby Lake Matheson and its magnificent reflection of the Southern Alps. Cycling on past the equally impressive Franz Josef Glacier you'll finally emerge at the top of Arthurs Pass, where you board the TranzAlpine train for the spectacular journey back to Christchurch.

Trip highlights
Challenge yourself with 6 days of memorable road cycling up the wild West Coast
Climb over the Crown Range, NZ's highest road
Swoop down Haast Pass on quiet sealed roads
Visit Hokitika, craft capital of the West Coast and home to the local green stone (pounamu)
Experience the TranzAlpine train from the Southern Alps to Christchurch
Admire Fox Glacier by helicopter (optional)