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alps to ocean cycle
IMAGE: Cycling near Lake Ohau Lodge on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail |
Daniel Thour
6 DAY CYCLE TRAIL
queenstown otago rail trail
IMAGE: Cycle over the grand Poolburn Viaduct | Lachlan Gardiner 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HOTEL/MOTEL 4 BREAKFASTS,
4 DINNERS
• Explore the stunning Queenstown & Arrow River cycle trails
• Cycle all 150km of the iconic Otago Central Rail Trail
• Admire the craftsmanship of hand-built viaducts and tunnels
• Take a breathtaking journey on the famous Taieri Gorge Railway • Enjoy a delicious wine tasting at a Central Otago vineyard
6 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HOTEL/MOTEL 1 NIGHT HISTORIC
HOMESTEAD
5 BREAKFASTS, 5 LUNCHES,
4 DINNERS
5 DAY CYCLE TRAIL
• Cycle the spectacular trails of the Alps to Ocean from Tekapo.
• Take in the stunning views of Lakes Pukaki, Ohau, Benmore and Aviemore
• Soak in the hot pools at Lake Tekapo (optional)
• Hike beneath Mt Cook in the World Heritage National Park
• Cycle through the golden tussock lands of the Mackenzie Country
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Christchurch, drive/ cycle to Tekapo 2 | Cycle beside Lake Pukaki, drive to Mt Cook, then Twizel 3 | Cycle lakeside, to Ohau and into Omarama 4 | Cycle Omarama to Kurow 5 | Cycle Kurow to Burnside 6 | Cycle from Burnside to Oamaru, return to Christchurch
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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Mt Cook Kurow
WHEN TO GO
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Queenstown, cycle the Queenstown trails, drive to Clyde 2 | Join Otago Central Rail Trail, cycle to Lauder 3 | Cycle through historic tunnels and viaducts to Ranfurly 4 | Cycle to Middlemarch, Taieri Gorge Train to Dunedin 5 | Cycle Kakanui coast to Oamaru, drive back to Christchurch where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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otago rail trail self guided cycle
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS HOTEL
3 BREAKFASTS
4 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE TRAIL
IMAGE: Cycle past vineyards on the Otago
Central Rail Trail | Lachlan Gardiner • Self guided cycling along the Otago Central Rail Trail
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New Zealand
Christchurch
Tekapo
Oamaru
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Christchurch
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ATC Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: ORQ Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
• Freedom & flexibility of a self guided itinerary
• Admire the hand-built viaducts and tunnels along the trail • Taieri Gorge Railway journey to Dunedin
• Enjoy the hospitality & history of the old gold mining towns
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Transfer from Queenstown to Clyde for bike fitting. Cycle to Ophir (39 or 47km) 2 | Cycle over Poolburn Viaduct, continue to Oturehua (31km) 3 | Reach the highest point of the trail, cycle towards Kokonga 4 | Cycle via Hyde to Middlemarch (43km), Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin (or bus to Queenstown) where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, comfortable transportation, accommodation and route notes, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
Christchurch
New Zealand
Queenstown
Clyde Middlemarch
Oamaru Dunedin
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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New Zealand
Queenstown
Clyde Oturehua
Middlemarch Dunedin
REGULAR DEPARTURES WHEN TO GO SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DATES
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: OTJ
Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers