Around the Mountains and Queenstown Trail

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  Tour Operator  Escape by Cycle

  New Zealand

 6 days (Bike: 6 days)

  300 km  (~50km per day)

 Active

 Cycle paths/trails

Guided

Supported

A 6-Day Cycle Tour Adventure -The ultimate package to explore the unforgettable scenery around Wakatipu, Te Anau and Manapouri.

A 6 day cycle tour adventure showcasing Southland and the Queenstown region’s most dramatic mountains, rivers, and lakes. This bike tour is the ultimate trip for people wanting to explore the unforgettable scenery around Queenstown, Te Anau and Fiordland, while enjoying boutique accommodation and fabulous food. We combine the best sections of the Around the Mountains and Queenstown cycle trails and link them together into a unique itinerary with 300km of incredible bike trails. The tour includes 2 spectacular boat cruises across Lake Wakatipu and Lake Manapouri, a wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley and jet boat ride on the Kawerau river.

Highlights

  • Combines the best sections of 3 spectacular cycle trails, 300km of riding over 6 days
  • Cycle beside 3 of New Zealand’s largest lakes – Wakatipu, Te Anau and Manapouri
  • Circumnavigate the Eyre Mountains through a series of ancient glacial valleys
  • Stay at some unique and beautiful accommodation including a renovated convent, an fabulous vineyard and a high country station, all with fabulous food!
  • Begin your adventure with an amazing boat cruise across lake Wakatipu with all bikes onboard
  • Visit the magical Mavora Lakes, a film set for the Lord of the Rings.
  • Enjoy a hot tub under the stars and private wine tasting of Central Otago’s finest wines.

Tour Information

From

Queenstown

To

Queenstown

Cost From

Guided   £ 4295

Departure(s)

January 22, February 5 & 19, March 11, 18 & 28, April 1, 8 & 15, 2024

Single Supplement

$695

Group Info

Alternate dates for groups

Inclusions

  • Your choice of a new high tech ebike or standard mountain bike.
  • 5 nights’ accommodation at a selection of boutique B&B, convent and vineyard cottages.
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Queenstown and all transport on tour.
  • Private wine tasting of Central Otago wines.
  • Boat cruise across Lake Wakatipu.
  • All meals included:
    • Day 1: Lunch and dinner
    • Days 2-5: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Day 6: Breakfast and lunch
  • Expert local tour guides
  • Vehicle support, setting up drinks breaks and picnics along the trail.
  • Drinks breaks include a selection of teas, plunger coffee, soft drinks, juice and water.
  • Unlimited snacks – mixed nuts, fresh seasonal fruit, oat bars and classic kiwi sweets and lollies.

Exclusions

  • Your own drinks and coffees at restaurants or cafés

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