New Zealand Bicycle Tour

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  Biking
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  Touring
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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Glacier Walking
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  Scuba Diving

Start:	Queenstown
Finish:	Picton or Christchurch
Length:	15 days
Grade:	C (Mountain biking experience required) Grade C Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Cabins, Lodges
Price:	NZ$5,495
Extra Costs:	Mountian Bike hire
Departs:	Monthly - see see departures

Highlights: This New Zealand bicycle tour offers mountain bikers a challenging cycling adventure through the scenic wonderland of the South Island. Your bicycle tour takes in the sweeping pastoral landscapes and sparkling lakes of New Zealand's Mackenzie country and the steep alpine passes and breathtaking mountain views of Central Otago. A support vehicle carries your luggage and allows you to hitch a ride if required.

Key to Trail Types
XC=Cross Country / ST=Single Trail / 4WD=4 Wheel Drive Track / CT=Cycle Trail / GR=Gravel Road / SR=Sealed Road

Day 1: Arrival in Queenstown: riding approx 25km (mainly ST), 3:30hrs

Day 2: Queenstown – Pisa Range Snowfarm: riding various XC-loops & downhill options

Day 3: Snowfarm - Wanaka: riding 40km 4WD (+ optional 24km ST), 5:00hrs (+1:30hrs)

Day 4: Wanaka: riding 14-44km ST, 2:00-5:00hrs

Day 5: Wanaka - Clyde: riding 35km 4WD, 3:00hrs (+ extra optional riding ST downhill)

Day 6: Clyde: riding 22km 4WD+ST, 2:30hrs (+ extra 20-48km CT, 2:00-4:00hrs)

Day 7: Clyde - Christchurch: riding none

Day 8: Christchurch: riding 5km ST loops, 0:45hrs per loop

Day 9: Christchurch – Flock Hill Station: riding 20-26km ST, 3:00-4:00hrs

Day 10: Flock Hill Station: riding 15-35km ST, 3:00-6:30hrs (Craigieburn Tracks)

Day 11: Flock Hill Station – Hanmer Springs: riding 55km ST+4WD, 6:00hrs

Day 12: Hanmer Springs: riding 47km 4WD, 4:50hrs

Day 13: Hanmer Springs - Portage: riding ST loops in Hanmer Forest

Day 14: Portage: riding 52km ST, 7:30hrs

Day 15: Portage – Picton (departure): riding up to 45km ST + Road, up to 4:30hrs

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