West Coast Tour Nelson to Queenstown

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  Tour Operator  Ride Holidays

  New Zealand

 13 days 

 Active

 On-road

Guided

Supported

Via the Buller Gorge, Arthurs Pass, Hokitika Gorge, Franz & Fox, Haast & the Crown Range

New Zealand's West Coast is without doubt spectacular. And, COVID gives us the unique chance to ride roads that are normally filled with tourists from all over the world. We're expecting only locals and visitors from Australia will be here in March 2022. We plan to take advantage of that.

Normal Ride Holidays conditions apply. Fully supported for both cyclists and Team Mac (non-riders). Choice of 3 rides most days - cappuccino 50km, latte 70-80km and espresso - 100km plus. Staying in great hotels and including as many meals as possible.

This trip has been designed around riding from hotel to hotel however some of the distances are challenging so we'll certainly have many plan B's on offer.

There will be many highlights. Earlier this year we rode Haast Pass and it's as good as any European ride you'll ever do. On this trip we combine that with Arthurs Pass and many other unforgettable days. Concluding with the one and only - Crown Range.

It's not all about the bike. We've factored in free time in Franz Josef and a spare day in Haast. More importantly - we eat and drink at the best restaurants, wineries and cafes. How many Whitebait fritters can you eat??
A note about bikes. This is suitable for road bikes, cross bikes and e-bikes. 99% of the trip will either be on the road or a grade 1 trail. Those who want to ride the West Coast Wilderness Trail will have the option to hire mountain bikes.

This could quite possibly be the only time we have this amazing scenery to ourselves. Let's make the most of it.

Tour Information

From

Nelson

To

Queenstown

Cost From

Guided   NZ$ 6495

Departure(s)

March 14, 2022

Single Supplement

NZD $1300

Inclusions

4- star accommodation where possible. 1 night in Nelson, St Arnaud, Lake Brunner, Arthurs Pass, Wanaka and Queenstown. 2 nights in Kumara, Franz Josef and Haast.
95% of your meals a
On-road cycling snacks
Airport transfers
Official traffic management vehicles following us.
This trip is designed around 30 cyclists. There will be 7 staff. 3-4 vehicles at time to allow plenty of flexibility.
RIDE Holidays cycle jersey as well as a RH Merino jersey. Souvenir tour booklet
GPS routes available for upload to personal devices
Team Macchiato will have a separate itinerary to the cyclists

Exclusions

Airfares and extra accommodation
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Sports bars, gels etc. We will supply bananas, electrolyte powder etc

Options

Wide range of ride options for varying abilities
Mountain bike hire for the West Coast Trail $90.00 or $150.00 for e-bikes

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