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SOUTH ISLAND ROAD CYCLING TOUR
903 km or 600 miles
14 days – Christchurch full circle around the South Island to Christchurch
A touring experience of the scenic jewels of the South Island. You can choose to join the tour for either seven or 14 days, starting your tour in either Christchurch or Queenstown.
The tour commencing in Christchurch starts gently enough through the open beauty of the Canterbury Plains, rolling countryside, forests and the tussock lands of the Mackenzie Country. The tour continues pass sparkling southern lakes, breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, and the photographic golden tussock of the Lindis mountain pass. Passing though historic goldmining towns you will arrive at Queenstown, the outdoor adventure capital of New Zealand.
The second half of the tour starts in Queenstown and the hill country along Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. You will then travel to the West Coast and the dramatic contrast of dense rain forest, national heritage parks, and the dramatic Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. You can explore the special charm of West Coast gold rush towns, visit a jade (pounamu) factory, and take a beach walk at sunset. Your tour concludes with a romantic train journey aboard the world-renowned TranzAlpine Express, traversing the scenic splendour of the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
Tour package includes:
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing tours Christchurch and Queenstown
- 13 nights accommodation
- Meals included: 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches
- Support vehicle
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Min:
4 Max:
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Start Christchurch (Monday)
Finish Christchurch (Sunday)
SO=sold out
L= limited space
2008
SJ33 03 Nov - 16 Nov
SJ34 01 Dec - 14 Dec
2009
SJ35 12 Jan - 25 Jan
SJ36 09 Feb - 22 Feb
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Tour Total: NZ$
4825.00 |
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Single Surcharge: NZ$
1175.00 |
Optional Bike Hire is Avaliable:
For more information on our optional bike hire including hybrid bikes, mountain
bikes and road bikes request our Bike Hire information sheet or follow this
link:
http://www.bike-nz.com/bikes/
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