New Zealand Cycling Trip -
West Coast Escape
- Discover the beauty of New Zealand's Wild West Coast
- Experience one of the World's Great Train Rides on the Trans Alpine Express
- Cycle along quiet coastline and through rainforests
Our 6 day New Zealand Cycling Vacation explores the diverse and spectacular scenery of the South Island's west coast by bike, by bus and by foot as we journey from Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, to the charming Victorian city of Christchurch.
Day 1 - The Gold Mining Town of Arrowtown and Wanaka
We begin our New Zealand Bike Tour in Queenstown where we cycle the easy lakeside track towards Frankton Arms and onto Arrowtown where we explore this beautiful old gold-mining town. By cycle we enter the top of Kawaru Gorge, taking time out to view the bungee jumping from the beautiful historic bridge. After watching folks in free fall, we enjoy a mostly downhill ride through the scenic Cardrona Valley and into the town of Wanaka. We pause for afternoon tea before an afternoon of cycling either the lakeside tracks or the Clutha river edge.
Lunch, Dinner
Archway Motels, Wanaka
Day 2 - Cycling through the Gates of Haast
An early morning ride takes us along the scenic edge of Lake Hawea. From here we drive to the top of Haast pass and into New Zealand's famous West Coast forests for a downhill cycle through the "Gates of Haast" to the shores of the Landsborough River where your guides prepare a picnic lunch. Our last stop today is the headquarters of the World Heritage Park for a video presentation about the rich and varied ecosystem of the Haast area.
Breakfast, Lunch
Heritage Park Lodge, Haast
Day 3 - Cycling along the Coast and A Glacier Walk
Our morning ride takes us along peaceful forest roads to Bruce Bay. From Bruce Bay we shuttle to Fox Glacier for one of my favorite activities in all of New Zealand, a guided glacier hike. Options include a helicopter ride onto the glacier or trip to Lake Matheson.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rainforest Motels, Fox Glacier
Day 4 - Exploring Franz Joseph
Leaving the town of Fox Glacier we cycle to the quaint alpine village of Franz Josef. After lunch enjoy some free time for shopping, exploring or join your guides for an afternoon hike.
Breakfast, Lunch
Punga Grove Motor Lodge, Franz Josef
Day 5 - Cycling through Rain Forests
Stunning views await us as we cycle through ancient forests to the secluded Lake Ianthe and through pristine valleys on our way to the rainforests around Lake Kaniere and Mahinaupa.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jade Court Motel, Hokitika
Day 6 - Arthur's Pass and the Trans Alpine Express
A morning shuttle carries us through Beach Forests to Lake Brunner for stunning lake side views and a swim. From here we cycle New Zealand's rugged coastline and into the rugged mountains peaks of the Southern Alps. A shuttle takes us up over Arthur Pass before we remount our bikes for a ride through alpine meadows and into the village of Arthur's Pass. We conclude our tour by hoping aboard the Tranz Alpine Express, considered one of the most scenic train rides in the world, for a ride back to Christchurch.
Breakfast, Lunch
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Queenstown
Christchurch
For Our guests seeking the ultimate New Zealand Experience they can combine our Milford Wilderness and West Coast Escape Trips into an epic New Zealand Adventure.
Run in partnership with Adventure South LTD
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