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New Zealand Biking Adventure - Active Adventures

New Zealand Biking Adventure

14 days
4.9
(33)
Start and end in Christchurch
Tour Operator:
Active Adventures
Max group size:
12
Age range:
16 to 90
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
171908
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+ $1,004 Taxes
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Highlights

  • Be one with nature on a hike of Mount Cook National Park
  • Cruise on the tranquil waters of mystical Milford Sound
  • Bike the Central Otago Rail Trail and the Alps 2 Ocean Trail

Itinerary

Start and end in Christchurch! With the Bicycle tour New Zealand Biking Adventure, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Christchurch, New Zealand and 11 other destinations in New Zealand. New Zealand Biking Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as insurance, meals and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive, set up, bike McLeans Island
  2. Day 2 Journey to the West Coast, bike West Coast Wilderness Trail
  3. Day 3 Bike West Coast Wilderness Trail
  4. Day 4 Hike near Franz Josef Glacier
  5. Day 5 Hike Lake Matheson and bike Hawea River Track
  6. Day 6 Bike Gibbston River and Queenstown Trails
  7. Day 7 Free day in Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Cruise on the Earnslaw steam ship to Walter Peak, bike to Mavora Lakes
  9. Day 9 Cruise Milford Sound and hike Routeburn Track
  10. Day 10 Bike the Otago Rail Trail from Lauder to Ranfurly
  11. Day 11 Bike Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
  12. Day 12 Continue Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
  13. Day 13 Hike Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
  14. Day 14 Depart for home
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What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Transport

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Lodge

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Operated by Active Adventures

4.9
(2673)

Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of achievement, the pleasure of good company and the warmest hospitality on our incredible adventure vacations. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand - we're a small group with a big promise. We sweat the small stuff and look after all the details so that you don't have to. Join us on a small group adventure tour that goes beyond your bucket list!

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
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  • TG
    · March 12th, 2023
    It was an awesome trip. We had wonderful guides. The itineraries represented all the top places in the South Island.
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    Trip date: February 2023
  • AW
    · February 23rd, 2023
    This was amazing trip run by seasoned guides through some of the most beautiful places to see in New Zealand.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • RL
    · February 7th, 2020
    Fabulous trip. Active Adventure team knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Not one thing went wrong. Best trip I’ve ever taken thanks to Active Adventures
    Trip date: January 2020
  • A
    · December 3rd, 2019
    Can't say enough about how we loved our trip with active adventures! Lovely accommodations. Not fancy but comfortable with excellent locations. Loved the communal meals. We had a special group. Maddie and Danni were fantastic guides. Can't say enough... Show more
    Trip date: February 2019
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  • A
    · December 2nd, 2019
    What a trip! Nick and Elder were a great team and knew their business. Everything went smoothly, insights were plentiful, and the cooking superb. It was evident that this trip had been well planned, validating riders' experience and building the level... Show more
    Trip date: June 2019
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  • A
    · November 3rd, 2019
    Our guides, the landscape, the food, the itinerary and all the active adventure made our two weeks with AA on New Zealand's south island non-stop enjoyment. Did I mention the guides....oh yes... they were absolutely incredible. They did everything... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
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  • A
    · November 3rd, 2019
    We had high expectations for this trip, having been recommended by friends - and it exceeded these in every respect. We've been all over the world on biking/ walking holidays and this was easily the best. We met some great people in our group - we all... Show more
    Trip date: February 2019
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  • A
    · October 3rd, 2019
    Absolutely LOVED the WEKA trip! While challenging, it was also just the amount of activity and relaxing down time. With the help of our incredible guides, we laughed, learned about the culture and land and really had a chance to sample the many diverse... Show more
    Trip date: February 2019
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  • A
    · September 4th, 2019
    My wife and I have had the opportunity to take several bike trips in Europe, all with other tour companies. This was our first trip with Active Adventures and it will not be our last. We had an amazing time, our leaders were awesome, and the itinerary... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
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  • A
    · August 2nd, 2019
    An absolutely amazing trip! The rides, the hikes, the views, the lodging, the FOOD, were all phenomenal, but the best thing about it: our guides. They were absolutely outstanding in every way.
    Trip date: June 2019
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Dates & Availability

14 days
New Zealand Biking Adventure
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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