New Zealand Biking Adventure

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
5 Based on 3 Reviews
See Itinerary
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 18-79 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-38070
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
map
  • Starts Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Ends Christchurch, New Zealand
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • McLeans Island
  • West Coast Wilderness trail
  • Hawea River track
  • Queenstown Cycle trail
  • Mavora Lakes
  • Cental Otago Rail trail
  • Alps 2 Ocean trail
  • Castle Hill
  • Pancake Rocks
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Show more
The New Zealand Biking Adventure tour starts and ends in Christchurch. The New Zealand Biking Adventure is a bicycle tour that takes 14 days taking you through Christchurch, New Zealand and other destinations in New Zealand.

We’re keen bikers here at Active, so we wanted to create the ‘dream itinerary’ for fellow biking enthusiasts. We’ve escaped the traffic by crafting a trip that maximises New Zealand's amazing network of gravel biking trails.There’s plenty of flexibility and freedom if you want to ride a little further or a little less, we’ve got you covered! 
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive, set up, bike McLeans Island
  • Day 2: Journey to the West Coast, bike West Coast Wilderness Trail
  • Day 3: Bike West Coast Wilderness Trail
  • Day 4: Hike near Franz Josef Glacier
  • Day 5: Hike Lake Matheson and bike Hawea River Track
  • Day 6: Bike Gibbston River and Queenstown Trails
  • Day 7: Free day in Queenstown
  • Day 8: Cruise on the Earnslaw steam ship to Walter Peak, bike to Mavora Lakes
  • Day 9: Cruise Milford Sound and hike Routeburn Track
  • Day 10: Bike the Otago Rail Trail from Lauder to Ranfurly
  • Day 11: Bike Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
  • Day 12: Continue Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
  • Day 13: Hike Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
  • Day 14: Depart for home
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • A range of hotels, lodges, chalets and inns.
Meal
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on all days, except where indicated on the itinerary (usually 1 day per trip is a free day, allowing you to choose your own dining location).
Transport
  • Airport transfers on the first & last days. When you're not travelling under your own steam, there will be comfortable air-conditioned vans to stretch your legs.
Guide
  • Two experienced New Zealand guides per trip. Having two guides allows for much greater flexibility, meaning you're able to go at your own pace.
Included activities
  • Calling all keen bikers! Bike and/or hike each day, with a couple of opportunities to rest your legs whilst out on a boat cruise.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Christchurch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this New Zealand Biking Adventure tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Apin
  • On Dec 17 2021
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Well made itinerary, you will discover most of the best sights in the South Island!
  • Cate
  • On Nov 26 2021
5 - Excellent
Excellent
I was extremely impressed with Greg and Elder. They were genuinely caring and thoughtful. I thought they must have been working hard behind the scenes - but never showed this or complained. They were just really good company -... Read more
  • Trevor
  • On Nov 09 2021
5 - Excellent
Excellent
My trip was due to commence in Christchurch which was experiencing a red alert bad weather event. Most of the roads out of the city were blocked by floodwaters. The tour operator rearranged the trip resulting in a magical trip!
Why Book with Bookmundi
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Excellent
4.65 Average 674 Reviews
GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand Biking Adventure tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 June 2024, a deposit of 500 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

New Zealand Biking Adventure tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this New Zealand Biking Adventure tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Thorough hygiene practices and general health & safety measures has been implemented on this trip to protect against COVID-19.
  • This tour requires all traveler over 12 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Travelers under 12 will need to show a negative test result done within 72 hours before departure day.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.