Canterbury Peaks to Plains

We take you off the beaten track to discover the top of the Southern Alps and Canterbury's stunning high country, whilst focusing on opulent accommodation and fine dining experiences. This small but perfectly formed tour is an ideal ‘bridge’ from cycle trail riding to supported cycle touring. Soak up breathtaking views, relax in luxury accommodation and enjoy culinary expertise highlighting proudly New Zealand sourced ingredients. This cycle tour is ideal for those seeking a little more adventure than the usual cycle trail experience, but with luxury accommodation and fine dining to revitalise you after your days in the saddle. Starting and finishing in Christchurch, your first mode of transport will be the scenic TranszAlpine train to Arthurs Pass village. The ride from here is on a mixture of sealed roads, gravel roads and back country farm tracks staying in a variety of luxury lodges, hotels and even a private musterers hut perched high on a merino station dwarfed by the surrounding landscape. Throw into the mix an exhilarating jet boat transfer and you’ve got a small but perfectly formed Escape Adventures cycle tour. This is a fully supported loop tour – so you can ride the Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour knowing that we have got your back!

We’ll sort the nitty gritty. Before your tour begins, we will organise all the logistics and book all accommodation.

We will give you daily digital route maps, that you can follow on your phone or GPS, and route cue notes so that you can ride at your own pace, stop when you like to smell the roses and grab a coffee when the opportunity presents, while always knowing that we are there if you need us.

12- 55km riding per day on a wonderfully scenic riding route in an area relatively untouched by cycle tourers. Approximately 40% sealed roads / 50% quiet gravel roads and farm tracks. There will be mostly undulating terrain with some sustained climbs and descents, our main variable will be the prevailing nor’wester. Dirt/gravel road biking experience will add to the enjoyment of your tour.