Recommended Gear List

Luggage & allowance:

Luggage should be limited to one suitcase (hard-shell or soft-sided) plus a small daypack. Be prepared for a range of weather conditions – it's possible to experience four seasons in one day. We recommend bringing clothing that can be easily layered.

NB:  please note there is a 15kg allowance per bag (1 bag per guest)

We recommend the following biking clothes:

• shoes: lightweight hiking shoes or sturdy trail running shoes (choose a shoe with a stiff and grippy sole), or regular running shoes will suffice

• 2 pairs of bike shorts + 1 pair of long cycle pants (or leg warmers, pack one set of ‘cold weather gear’)

• bike jerseys/tops: 1-2 base layers or light tops + 1 warmer top + 1 long sleeve lightweight top or shirt + 1 warm/thermal long sleeve 

• 3–4 pairs of cycling socks

• long and short cycle gloves (one pair of windproof gloves)

• warm hat/buff/beanie to wear under your helmet

• waterproof/windproof jacket

• waterproof bike pants

• sunglasses

We also recommend the following:

• bike helmet - compulsory in New Zealand (we can provide a used helmet, but you may wish to bring your own) 

• Lightweight off-bike shoes/sandals for evenings

• water bottles 

• optional: own saddle (without seatpost)

• optional: pedals for bike shoes with cleats 

• If you have skin that is ‘thin’ or prone to tearing, it may be beneficial to bring some gaiters for protection against the pedals.

• Please let PCT know in advance if you are bringing your own saddle or pedals

• personal toiletries / first aid kit & any prescriptive medicines you require (MUST HAVE)

• small day pack/hydration pack (pannier will be provided)

• sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellent & lip balm 

• swimsuit

• laundry bag for dirty clothes