The Great Southern Circuit
New Zealand
13 days (Bike: 11 days)
Active
Cycle paths/trails, Off-road
Guided
Supported
13-Day Adventure that caters to New Zealand’s great outdoors with the perfect mix of cycling, activities and a rest day in Queenstown.
The ultimate 13 day South Island adventure! This cycle tour packs in as much of New Zealand’s great outdoors as you can fit n a 2 week period! We have put together the perfect mix of boutique accommodation, fabulous food, spectacular cycling and awesome activities. If you love cycling great trails, this is the best way to see New Zealand’s amazing South Island in 1 unforgettable holiday. The 13 day itinerary includes some of the best cycle trails in the South Island so you’re guaranteed to see amazing landscapes and nature while creating memories for a lifetime.
Highlights
- Combining 2 of our most popular tours – the West Coast Wilderness and Alps 2 Ocean – into a 13 day expedition, showcasing the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty
- Includes 500km of New Zealand’s best cycle trails, through every possible landscape, including ice-covered peaks, native forests, huge rivers, majestic lakes, and epic glaciers
- Traverse the South Island coast-to-coast, across the mountains to the West Coast and back again to the Pacific Ocean
- Take the TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps – one of the greatest train rides in the world
- Includes the original Aoraki/Mt Cook start to the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail with a helicopter ride across the Tasman River
- Soak tired muscles at the Omarama Hot Tubs with a glass of wine in hand
- Visit the West Coast’s best natural attractions including the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Hokitka Gorge, and Franz Josef Glacier
- Take a jet boat safari up the stunning Haast River and stroll through the forest canopy at the West Coast Treetops Walkway
- Enjoy a wine tasting with an award winning local producer.
- Includes a day off to relax and explore Queenstown
- Let us do all the planning, booking and organising for you. We’ve been guiding these tours for over 10 years and have carefully designed a truly unforgettable experience.
- Make great new friends, enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality and experience the rugged natural beauty of the South Island
Tour Information
From
Christchurch
To
Christchurch
Cost From
Guided € 8695
Departure(s)
January 22, February 12 & 26, March 11 & 25, April 8, 2024
Single Supplement
$1495
Inclusions
- 12 nights at charming bed and breakfast, country lodge or hotel accommodation.
- Meals included:
- Day 1: Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2-6: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 7: no meals included
- Day 8-12: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 13: Breakfast and lunch
- Your choice of an advanced ebike or mountain bike. All our bikes are perfect for the trails and serviced after every tour.
- TranzAlpine train, Punakaiki Pancake Rocks tour, Shanty Town, Hokitika Gorge, West Coast Treetops Walkway, Haast River Jet Boat Safari.
- A2O helicopter transfer across the Tasman River, Omarama hot pools, wine tasting with an award winning local producer.
- Top local restaurants and cafes catering to all dietary requirements. Vegetarians and vegans welcome!
- Picnics made with high quality ingredients and fresh local produce.
- Drinks breaks along the trail – with a selection of hot teas, plunger coffee, juice, soda/soft drinks , and water.
- Unlimited snacks – fresh fruit, mixed nuts, bars, and a selection of classic NZ sweets and lollies!
- An experienced, professional tour guide provides background and commentary to enhance your experience.
- Full vehicle support throughout the tour so you can take a break or skip a section, if the weather turns bad.
- “Tail-end Charlie” support rider at the back of the group on more challenging and remote sections.
- We demonstrate how to use our ebikes and equipment, ensure you are comfortable and fix any problems.
- We carry spare tubes, tools, extra ebike batteries and spare bikes on the trailer.
- We have emergency equipment, first aid and have contingency plans in case of bad weather.
Exclusions
- Drinks at restaurants or cafés are not included.
- Meals or activities on Day 7.
Options
- Drop-off to Queenstown at the end of the tour
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