South West Coast Cycle
Lonely Planet have named this section of the West Coast as one of the top five touring routes in the world and what better way to see it than by cycling? Starting in Christchurch with the Tranz Alpine train to Arthur’s Pass, eight days of spectacular riding through the Glacier region and over spectacular Haast Pass, takes you into the beautiful Southern Lakes district of Lake Wanaka and Queenstown.
- 8 days of spectacular riding with up to 100kms per day
- Start in Christchurch with the memorable Tranzalpine train ride to Greymouth via the spectacular Waimakariri Gorge and lush forests of Arthur’s Pass National Park
- Explore the snowfields feeding the two major glaciers which grind through bush towards the sea
- Visit the beautiful Lake Matheson famous for its sunset reflections of NZ’s highest mountains
- Crunch across the icy surface of these glaciers on an optional guided trip during the rest of the day
- Conquer the Haast Pass before the roller-coaster descent back into the eastern valleys of Otago
- Discover the history of Wanaka and Arrowtown rich in gold mining history
- Celebrate the completion of the trip with your fellow cyclists in ‘happening’ Queenstown before enjoying a further range of activities waiting for you
- Bring your own road bike, use one of our Trek 7500 or upgrade to our Trek 1.5’s (NZ$30 per day)
