Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch- Start point
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (On the first morning of the tour, please meet us outside reception at the Merivale Manor at 10am, our designated departure point for all guests.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Merivale Manor)
Included Activities
- Bike warm-up ride at McLeans Island
Landmarks McLeans Island - Day 2
Christchurch - Kumara
Christchurch - Kumara- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the local pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Theatre Royal Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk at Castle Hill, Kuru Tawhiti Conservation Area
- Bike West Coast Wilderness Trail (Greymouth to Taramakau section)
Landmarks Castle Hill Arthur's Pass Otira Viaduct West Coast Wilderness Trail - Day 3
Kumara - Franz Josef
Kumara - Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Bike West Coast Wilderness Trail (Kumara section)
Landmarks Kapitea Reservoir Arahura River Lake Kaniere - Day 4
Franz Josef
Franz Josef- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Included Activities
- Hike near Franz Josef Glacier (Alex Knob or Tatare tunnels alternative)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Franz Josef township (on own)
Landmarks Franz Josef Glacier - Day 5
Franz Josef - Wanaka
Franz Josef - Wanaka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Edgewater Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Ship Creek and explore Kahikatea forest
- Short track walk to viewing platform above Haast River with views of Thunder Creek Falls
- Bike Hawea River Track (Lake Hawea township to Wanaka via Albert Town)
Landmarks Ship Creek Kahikatea Forest Haast Pass Thunder Creek Falls Lake Hawea Hawea River Track - Day 6
Wanaka - Queenstown
Wanaka - Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Bike Gibbston River Trail
- Pass through pre-1900 fruit orchard and historic gold rush rock huts
Landmarks Cardrona Saddle Gibbston Valley Gibbston River Trail Kawarau River Arrowtown The Remarkables Lake Wakatipu - Day 7
Queenstown
Queenstown- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Voco Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Horse trekking
- Gondola ride
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Hiking
- Explore local cafés and restaurants
Landmarks Queenstown - Day 8
Queenstown - Te Anau
Queenstown - Te Anau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Matai Lodge)
Included Activities
- Bike Around the Mountains Cycle Trail (Kingston to Mossburn section)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Kingston Around the Mountains Cycle Trail Mossburn - Day 9
Te Anau - Milford Sound
Te Anau - Milford Sound- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Matai Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Milford Sound
- Hike Milford Track (Sandfly Point to Giant Gates waterfall)
- Nature cruise of Milford Sound (2 hours)
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Mitre Peak Milford Sound Milford Track Arthur River Lake Ada Giant Gates Waterfall - Day 10
Te Anau - Ranfurly
Te Anau - Ranfurly- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hawkdun Lodge)
Included Activities
- Bike Central Otago Rail Trail (Lauder to Ranfurly)
Landmarks Maniototo Region Central Otago Rail Trail Raggedy Range Rough Ridge Ida Valley Ranfurly - Day 11
Ranfurly - Lake Ohau
Ranfurly - Lake Ohau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lake Ohau Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Moeraki Boulders
- Bike Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail (Lake Aviemore section)
Landmarks Moeraki Boulders Waitaki Valley Lake Aviemore Benmore Hydro Dam Lake Benmore Lake Ohau Aoraki / Mt. Cook - Day 12
Lake Ohau - Twizel
Lake Ohau - Twizel- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Distinction MacKenzie Country Hotel)
Included Activities
- Bike Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail (Lake Ohau to Twizel section)
Landmarks Lake Ohau Ohau Canal Lake Pukaki Aoraki / Mt. Cook Mackenzie Country Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve - Day 13
Mt. Cook
Mt. Cook- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mt Cook Lodge & Motels)
Included Activities
- Hike to Mueller Glacier ridge (Sealy Tarns or Hooker Valley alternative)
Landmarks Aoraki / Mt. Cook Mueller Glacier Sealy Tarns Hooker Glacier - Day 14
Christchurch
Christchurch- End point
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Your tour ends with a drop-off at either the Christchurch Airport (CHC) in time for flights departing after 5pm or anywhere in Central Christchurch around 3pm.)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks Christchurch
