New Zealand South Island Bike Tour

by Trek Travel
Region
South Island
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Experience a 10-day biking tour across New Zealand's South Island, where perfectly maintained trails and breathtaking landscapes await. Pedal the iconic Alps to Ocean Trail from the Southern Alps to serene lakes, hike in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and cruise among Tasman Lake’s glittering icebergs. Thrill-seekers will relish helicopter and jetboat bike transfers to remote trails, navigating suspension bridges, dramatic gorges, and pristine lakes. End each day with fine cuisine and welcoming accommodations, savoring local flavors and stargazing under the dazzling skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve. This fully immersive experience blends adventure, nature, and culture into an unforgettable journey.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch where your adventure begins!

33 km 153 m

D1

Welcome to Christchurch where your adventure begins!

Day 2: Hike through the Hooker Valley and set off on a boat ride along the Tasman Glacial lake

Hike through the Hooker Valley and set off on a boat ride along the Tasman Glacial lake

Day 3: Fly above the Tasman River and ride along the vibrant shores of Lake Pukaki

57 km 314 m

D1

Fly above the Tasman River and ride along the vibrant shores of Lake Pukaki

Day 4: Pedal to Benmore Dam through stunning alpine lakes and unwind in Clyde's timeless charm

32 km 307 m

D1

Pedal to Benmore Dam through stunning alpine lakes and unwind in Clyde's timeless charm

Day 5: Take a scenic journey from Lake Dunstan to Clyde

45 km 605 m

D1

Take a scenic journey from Lake Dunstan to Clyde

Day 6: Ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail with an exciting jetboat ride

35 km 351 m

D1

Ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail with an exciting jetboat ride

Day 7: Rest day — discover alpine wines and Wanaka's wilderness

Rest day — discover alpine wines and Wanaka's wilderness

Day 8: Cycle Wanaka’s idyllic trails and experience Māori culture

35 km 314 m

D1

Cycle Wanaka’s idyllic trails and experience Māori culture

Day 9: Discover the trails of the breathtaking Kawarau Gorge

42 km 442 m

D1

Discover the trails of the breathtaking Kawarau Gorge

Day 10: Bid farewell to Queenstown, an alpine paradise

13 km 135 m

D1

Bid farewell to Queenstown, an alpine paradise

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the South Island

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