Our combination Banks Peninsula, West Coast & Southern Alps supported tour covers a spectacular selection of diverse countryside with the focus of giving you a real chance to explore New Zealand with the backup of a knowledgeable local driver/guide and the security of a support vehicle.

This bicycle vacation starts from the garden city of Christchurch and heads around the spectacular volcano crater rim to Akaroa using a selection of farm tracks and back roads. From Day 4 we head west for a gradual warm-up of mainly flat riding as you head through the Southern Alps to the coastal towns of Greymouth and Punakaiki, with their remarkable limestone formations, incredible rainforests and stunning beaches.

From Punakaiki you tackle some of the moderate hills that follow for the remainder of the trip as you cycle through stunning coastal vistas and ancient beech forests to the small settlement of Westport.

From Westport we leave the coast and head inland through the lovely Buller Gorge before crossing the majestic Southern Alps via the natural thermal resorts of Maruia and Hanmer Springs.

From Hanmer Springs we head east alongside the stunning Kaikoura mountain range and on to the east coast township of Kaikoura with a chance to take in the activities of this beautiful seaside town such as whale-watching before completing our adventure and heading back to Christchurch.

Brief Itinerary

Difficulty

Moderate-to demanding route with longer days, averaging 40 to 95kms per cycling day [25-57miles/day]. 
Note:- there is the backup of support vehicle if you find the cycling or weather to demanding 

Included:

• Support vehicle and local driver/guide

• Transfers

• Breakfast each day (excluding breakfast on day 1)

• 12 night’s accommodation in quality accommodation [based on twin /queen share rooms with bathroom ensuite (where available)].

• daily tour itinerary and maps

• cell phone for emergency use

Not Included:

• Lunch and evening meals, though we are happy to offer our suggestion of local favorites each night and can assist with booking as required

• Drinks (apart from water)

• Bicycle hire - click here for options.
  Note: 10% discount on bike hire with tour booking

• Accommodation prior to tour commencement or after tour completion

• Snacks