Sweet South Island Singletrack
New Zealand
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
299 km (~43km per day)
Avid
Off-road
Guided
Supported
One hell of a week’s mountain biking with some of the best Kiwi singletrack and touring on offer.
In the latest version of his Sweet South Island Singletrack tour, join Huw Kingston on this mountain biking journey from east to west and back again.
We’ll warm up on the trails around Christchurch then head out to ride and explore the trails of the Craigieburn forests before riding the incomparable Old Ghost Road. We spend two days and one nights on the trail riding, exploring and enjoying every metre of hand built mountain bike trail magic.
After all that enjoyment and exertion we'll head to Hanmer Springs for some hot spring relaxation (and more singletrack of course!) riding the St James trail before the tour finishes in Christchurch.
Comfortable twin share accommodation and mountain huts will be there at the end of each day as we rest up, reflect and refill.
Highlights
- Hosted by renowned Australian adventurer and mountain biking identity, Huw Kingston
- Follow in the tracks of the early pioneers and ride the exhilarating and historic Old Ghost Road
- Overnight in the remote Ghost Lake Hut
- Ride the St James Trail through scenery of mountain peaks, high country lakes, alpine meadows and subalpine beech forest
- Soak in the hot pools and enjoy New Zealand’s premier thermal resort in Hanmer Springs
The Sweet South Island Singletrack Adventure is graded challenging. You will need a very good level of fitness and some technical mountain bike skills both ascending and descending. Although the tour is fully supported there are 3 days of the tour where there is no vehicle access and you must be comfortable riding 6-8 hours per day in all weather conditions. We are not looking for skills in jumping gaps, drops or features but you do need to be comfortable riding single track which will be rocky, sandy, muddy, rooty or a combination.
Tour Information
From
Christchurch
To
Christchurch
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- Healthy, plentiful and enjoyable meals (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners)
- 3 nights hotel/motel accommodation on a twin or double share basis with ensuite facilities
- 2 nights lodge in quad share with shared facilities
- 1 night in remote backcountry hut with shared facilities
- Experienced qualified mountain bike guide/driver
- Private vehicle transport
- One entry to Hanmer Springs Hot Pools
- Water and snacks while cycling
- Access and concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation and Old Ghost Road Trust
- New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions
- International or domestic flights and taxes
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- All beverages, other than breakfast
- Mountain bike hire
- Water bottle (help us save the environment and bring your own standard bike drink bottle or hydration system)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (eg. phone calls, internet, laundry, shopping etc)
- Travel insurance
- Visa (if required)
Additional
All Sweet South Island Singletrack tour details and bookings are through Adventure South.
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