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SA-SG Lake Hawea

Grand Tour 16-Day South Island Cycle Tour

We start our cycle tour with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast.

We cycle through orchards, farmland and pine plantations on our way to Nelson Lakes National Park.

We stay at Punakaiki, right by the beach and see the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Paparoa National Park. Pedal past picture-perfect West Coast lakes and Glaciers and stay at a Wilderness Lodge in the rain forest.
Walk to the beach, and you may see penguins! Over Haast Pass to sheep country and Wanaka set on beautiful Lake Wanaka, overlooked by Mt Aspiring National Park.
Our last ‘hill’ is the Crown Range – a superb descent to historic Arrowtown before reaching Queenstown, the outdoor capital of New Zealand.
To see what bikes you can enjoy this fantastic cycle tour, follow this link to our bike rental options. Bike Rentals
Accommodation includes luxury wilderness and eco-lodges, alpine chalets and character inns
Contact us for a quote on a PRIVATE TOUR (your family and friends only)

Number of Days: 16

Destination: New Zealand
Overview
Itinerary
Map
Dates & Prices
Included
Overview

The Grand Tour is comprised of two short tours:

Nelson Lakes 7 days and West Coast 10 days and can be combined with Southern Scenic 7 days to make a magnificent 22-day tip to tip South Island tour.

Itinerary

DAY 1 PICTON.

We can drive you from Christchurch to Picton if required. Take a short cycle around the bays.

DAY 2 NELSON.
Ride along Queen Charlotte Drive with its beautiful bush-framed views of the Marlborough Sounds to New Zealand’s sunniest city of Nelson.

DAY 3 ST ARNAUD.
We cycle through orchards, farmland and pine plantations on our way to Nelson Lakes National Park.

DAY 4 MURCHISON.
Time for a forest walk near the lake edge before following the Buller River down to Murchison.

DAY 5 WESTPORT.
Take a bike ride down impressive Buller Gorge to the sea and the start of the West Coast. A great downhill day on the bike!

DAY 6 + 7 PUNAKAIKI.
Visit the local seal colony and the famous Pancake Rocks and blow holes. A rest day gives time to explore the area, go kayaking or walk in Paparoa National Park.

DAY 8 HOKITIKA.
We head south along the rainforest clad coast to Greymouth and then to Hokitika, a former gold rush town.

DAY  9 + 10 FRANZ JOSEF

A shorter ride Cycle over Mt Hercules with a flat run into Westland National Park and Franz Josef Glacier where you will have superb views of snow-capped peaks. A rest day gives time for a walk to the glacier, a day on the beach, a visit to the white heron colony, or a scenic flight.

DAY 11 LAKE MOERAKI.
Time for an early morning walk around Lake Matheson, famous for its reflections of Mts Cook and Tasman. Ride through tall stands of ancient rainforest to stay at a beautiful lodge overlooking the Moeraki River. Canoe on the lake or take a bush walk.

DAY  12 MAKARORA.
Knights Point affords excellent views of the rugged coastline where seals can often be seen basking in the sun.

DAY  13 + 14 WANAKA.
Spectacular mountain and lake views as we pass Lakes Hawea and Wanaka. Cycle the scenic Loop road bike ride around Lake Dustan. Visit a vineyard or take a hike up Mt Iron.

DAY 15 QUEENSTOWN.
Over the Crown Range to the quaint old gold mining town of Arrowtown. Queenstown lies ahead with a chance for exciting activities: rafting, jet-boating, a scenic flight or a lake cruise on the historic SS Earnslaw.

DAY 16 CHRISTCHURCH.
This morning our tour end and we say goodbye after breakfast. You are welcome to join us on our way to Christchurch or stay and spend more time in Queenstown.  

Map

Dates & Prices

Depart: 02-Mar-2021

4.00pm, Picton

Finish: 17-Mar-2021

After breakfast, Queenstown

  • NZ $7,995.00
    Single Supplement: NZ $1,690.00

    Hybrid: NZ$480.00

    Road: NZ$560.00

    e-Bike: NZ$640.00

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Depart: 28-Jan-2021

4.00pm, Picton

Finish: 12-Feb-2021

After breakfast, Queenstown

  • NZ $7,995.00
    Single Supplement: NZ $1,690.00

    Hybrid: NZ$280.00

    Road: NZ$320.00

    e-Bike: NZ$400.00

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Included

What’s included

  • 15 nights accommodation (mostly 3 and 4 star)
  • 15 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 13 dinners
  • Full minibus support
  • Experienced guide/ cycle mechanic
  • Pedaltours souvenir cycle jersey
  • Daily coloured maps with detailed profiles
  • Excellent, well-maintained bikes with pannier/carry bags and helmet included (e-bikes available)
  • Thirty years experience in offering guided cycle tours in New Zealand
Day 1 (L, D)
Beachcomber Hotel 
27 Waikawa Rd, Picton
03 573 8900 www.pictonhotel.com
Stunning harbourside location and only 2 minutes walk to Picton town centre. 
Day 2 (B, L, D)
Rutherford Hotel
Trafalgar Square, Nelson
03 548-2299 www.heritagehotels.co.nz
The hotel is located in a prime spot only minutes walk from Nelson’s landmark cathedral and main shopping district (including just a block away from Jens Hansen Goldsmiths, creators of the
ring in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy).
Day 3 (B, L, D)
Alpine Lodge 
St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park
03 521-1869 www.alpinelodge.co.nz
Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views
located on the first floor. Close to the beautiful Lake Rotoiti
which is surrounded by a Beech forest and features a tramping
track which circles the lake.
Day 4 (B, D)
Murchison Motel
53 Fairfax Street, Murchison
03 523 9026www.murchisonmotels.co.nz
Contemporary four-star comfort, beautiful gardens and stunning facilities. Only a few minutes walk to cafes, restaurants and bars.
Day 5 (B, L, D)
Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge
330 Palmerston Street, Westport
03 789 6835www.chelseagateway.co.nz 
In a central location, only a few minutes walk to restaurants. The Buller River is also within walking distance and is one of New Zealand’s longest rivers. 
Day 6 (B, L, D)
Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki
03 731 1167www.punakaiki-resort.co.nz
Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast and only 300m south of the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Day 7 (B, D)
Punakaiki Resort
Day 8 (B, L, D)
Beachfront Hotel 
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
03 755 8344www.beachfronthotel.co.nz
Only a stone’s throw away from a stunning West Coast Beach and is close to the town’s restaurants, cafés, shops and charming craft galleries.
Day 9 (B, L)
Punga Grove
40 Cron Street. Franz Josef
03 751 0084 www.pungagrove.co.nz
Stylish boutique accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village. Nestled in a lush native rainforest 5 minutes walk to shops, cafes, bars and tour operators
Day 10 (B, D)
Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge
03 750 0881www.wildernesslodge.co.nz
Boutique luxury eco-lodge sits beside the Moeraki River, surrounded by towering rainforest near the pristine Tasman seacoast
Day 11 (B, D)  Rest Day
Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge
Day 12 (B, L, D)
Makarora Tourist Centre, Makarora
03 443 8372www.makarora.co.nz
A “back to nature” experience. Tucked in under Mt Shrimpton, with it’s ‘A’ frame accommodation borders the Mt Aspring World Heritage National park.
Day 13 (B)
Te Wanaka Lodge
23 Brownston St, Wanaka.
03 443 9224 www.tewanaka.co.nz
Te Wanaka Lodge is a contemporary European-style 
13-room Bed & Breakfast lodge, located in the heart of Wanaka Village. 
Day 14 (B, D)  Rest Day
Te Wanaka Lodge
Day 15 (B, D)
Millennium Hotel
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown
03 450 0150www.millenniumhotels.co.nz
A year-round resort near the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping area.
Day 16  (B)
Depart – Or join us for Southern Scenic Tour

Testimonials

See what other riders have to say about this tour

Great trip, great guides, great group. Guides were very helpful and accommodating. Each day they checked our equipment & briefed us on the ride. We enjoyed having several mileage options each day. We appreciated the tour extras (glow-worm, rafting, hot pools). We appreciated the high quality bicycles.

Al & Cheryl, USA

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