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Bushranger Bikes New Zealand Tours: 2011
 

North Island                                        South Island

 

  South Island Adventures:

Early to Mid February 2011 - Southern Lakes, Mountains and Rail Trails Tour:

Dates to be finalised with accommodation providers - 12 Days/11 Nights

This Bushranger Bikes 12 day/11 night tour of New Zealand's mighty South Island is one of our favourites.  With an easy pace and more relaxed gradients - this tour is rated Grade 2+ with a strong focus on providing a balanced mix of adventure and social fun with visits to some of New Zealand's great Central Otago vineyards.

It commences in Christchurch and the cycling adventure starts on the Little River Rail Trail and some fantastic riding out to the French Akaroa district of Banks Peninsula, just south of Christchurch.  Then it's off to Scottish Dunedin in the deep south of New Zealand which is our launch pad into mighty Central Otago.  We wind our way through this magic part of New Zealand, including Queenstown and Wanaka to the rugged West Coast. Back over Lewis Pass to beautiful Hamner Springs - a relaxing alpine hideaway in the Canterbury High Country and a great location to ride some flowing forest tracks or ease some tired muscles in the thermal pools. Finally the tour finishes back in beautiful 'English influenced' Christchurch with a blast on the flowing beach trails of Bottle Lake Park.

Itinerary overview and features of this tour:

  • Pickup in Christchurch with pre-tour dinner and briefing

  • You get to ride the tranquil Little River Rail Trail and the bus meets you at our great cafe lunch spot in the settlement of Little River.  Then it's welcome lift 'uphill' to ride a section of the Banks Peninsula Summit Road with a downhill adrenaline blast into beautiful 'French' Akaroa

  • A transfer day in the Bushranger bus to Dunedin, taking in the sites of the rugged Otago coastline including lunch at the impressive Moeraki Boulders.

  • Accommodation at a quality motel or fantastic historic lodge in Dunedin

  • Transfer by train on the historic Taieri Gorge Railway into the heart of Central Otago

  • You will get to ride the full 150KMs of the Central Otago Rail Trail though the amazing 'Big Sky Country' of the high Otago Plains - the scenery truly is breath taking - with baggage transfers, quality accommodation and fantastic meals organised by Bushranger Bikes - very relaxing and civilised

  • We can organise visits to old and new gold towns like Naseby, St Bathans, Clyde and MaCraes if time permits

  • Extra activities depending on available time such as Curling and visiting New Zealand's old and new Gold, vineyard visits and wine tasting

  • A beautiful lakeside ride into Queenstown - plenty of sight seeing and maybe some time for a quick look at the shops or a ride on the Skyline Gondola

  • Driving the amazing Crown range road, staying a night at either historic Arrowtown or Cardrona and then on to Lake Wanaka and another fantastic lakeside ride.

  • Riding a great road section from the top of Haast Pass for 30kms to Roaring Billy falls, or maybe 60kms to Haast Village for the energetic

  • Clear lakes, roaring waterfalls and the possibility of some trout and salmon spotting

  • Driving the rugged West Coast

  • We lunch at Fox and you will have the opportunity to walk to the face of Fox Glacier and/or walk the Lake Matheson Circuit renowned for its reflections of Mt Cook

  • BBQ on the beach at Hokitika plus a visit to the Greenstone (Jade) galleries

  • A transit section over Lewis Pass, via Greymouth, with a night in beautiful Hamner Springs in the Canterbury high country - optional ride and /or soak in the natural springs.

  • Riding the flowing beachside trails of Bottle Lake Forest on the northern outskirts of Christchurch

Our trademark - fantastic food, award winning vineyards, magic accommodation and company all organised for you - and lots, lots more!

This tour is suitable to a broad range of recreational cyclists looking for all the ingredients of a magical New Zealand cycling adventure with achievable distances and more moderate terrain.  There will be more gravel roads and trails than bitumen, so a mountain bike or robust hybrid with good tyres is a must.  Places on this tour will be limited to 6 to 8 people so if you are keen, express your interest early.

Bushranger bikes organises the itinerary, accommodation, most meals, provides bike mechanical support and advice, a support vehicle, transfers and baggage transfer service, local advice and vineyard visits, plus lots more - you relax and have the most magical and memorable holiday!

Cost is A$3295 per person* for the land content and includes quality accommodation (11 nights - share basis), 11 breakfasts, 11 dinners, 5 lunches, transfers and all tour inclusions as outlined above.  Single supplement is $770**.

* Prices are subject to change and can be impacted by rising fuel costs, GST changes and fluctuating exchange rates.
** Single supplement may be less depending upon room single occupancy rates charged by accommodation providers.

A note about Bushranger Bikes Back Country Cycling tours - click here.


  North Island Adventures:



February/March 2011 - Bushranger Bikes North Island Volcanic Madness and Wine Tour:

 -13 Days/12 Nights of pure New Zealand Mountain Biking and Wine Magic - dates to be finalised with accommodation providers.

This is one of our new Back Country tours and is suitable for cyclists with good fitness, some mountain biking experience and a big sense of adventure and FUN.  The difficulty rating is Grade 2+ to 3+ and training rides will be offered for those located in the Brisbane area prior to going on tour.  This will assist to sharpen the off-road cycling skills and build endurance in the weeks leading up to the tour.

The tour includes riding some of New Zealand's best adventure trails in the North Island in a circuit that takes in Regional Wellington mountain bike trails, Tongaririo National Park, Turangi, Lake Taupo, and the fantastic tracks of Redwoods (Whaka) in Rotorua – a Region in the centre of the North Island known as the Volcanic Plateau.  Plus sample the epicurean delights of the Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa wine regions, and an option to include a magic visit to Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world - Marlborough at the top of the South Island.

This trip includes the North Island's highest mountains, New Zealand’s longest river and highlights the geothermal wonderland that is rich in Maori culture and iconically New Zealand.

Broad Itinerary overview and features of this tour - still subject to finalisation: 

  • The scenery is spectacular and diverse – from snow-capped mountains, roaring streams and waterfalls, to arid desert, ancient forests, huge lakes and rumbling geysers & volcanoes – a clean, fresh and exciting environment that is uniquely New Zealand.

  • Options to ride the mountain bike trails of Makara peak or Belmont Forest and the cruisey Hutt River Track.

  • Take the challenge of hammering the coastal dune trails in the Kapiti Region overlooking the coast whilst riding under the brooding eye of Kapiti Island.

  • Ride beside beautiful fresh lakes, roaring huge waterfalls & cross cool mountain streams.

  • Take a walk across an ancient land in the tussock and mountainous area of Tongariro National Park - drop off and pickup and pack lunch can be organised for you.

  • Ride an unforgettable section of road (or two) from the highest mountain in the North Island starting above the tree and snow line - the best downhill scenic ride in New Zealand.

  • Ride trails amongst hissing geysers and bubbling fumaroles - this is Craters of the Moon.

  • The best mountain bike tracks in the world?  Pure Rotorua Redwoods/Whaka magic - you decide.

Plus................

  • Visit the award winning vineyards of Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa with some great back road cycling

  • Cruise the Cook Strait between South and North Islands if the Marlborough wine region is included.

  • Stay in great resort & mountain lodge style accommodation.

  • Experience fantastic food from cafes and restaurants like Pihanga on the Mountain or 'The Station' in National Park.

  • Great company, fun and lots, lots more! 

In the style of tours to places like the Kokoda Track we will be offering preparation mountain bike rides and wine tasting to those located in the Brisbane area prior to the tour to make sure that everyone is prepared and ready to get the most out of the tour – all included in the tour price. 

Bushranger Bikes tours are small and intimate, where you get personal attention, so places on this tour will be limited to 6 to 8 people.  If you are keen, express your interest early to avoid disappointment.

Cost is A$3645 per person* for the land content and includes quality accommodation (12 nights - share basis), 12 breakfasts, 12 dinners, 6 lunches, transfers and support vehicle/trailer, guides with great local knowledge, plus ride and mechanical support.  Single supplement is $840**.

* Prices are subject to change and can be impacted by rising fuel costs, GST changes and fluctuating exchange rates.
** Single supplement may be less depending upon room single occupancy rates charged by accommodation providers.

A note about Bushranger Bikes Back Country Cycling tours - click here.




Go on - join us on the next fantastic New Zealand tour!

Our tours are not hardcore bike races across the country side where the scenery is just a blur.  They are adventure rides for adventurous people, of all ages with something for riders of all skills and fitness levels.  You actually get to experience the places you travel through, take in the magic, breathtaking scenery of New Zealand, Victoria and Southeast Queensland, and enjoy the cycling experience with friends.  Go on – put one of our tours on your to do list, put a tick beside it and contact Bushranger today for more information – info@bushrangerbikes.com.au

Please Note: Bushranger Bikes reserves the right to cancel the tour or change tour content and trails ridden without prior notice depending upon participant numbers, weather conditions and other variables to ensure the safety and fun factor of our tours.
 

For more information on our tours including availability, price and inclusions contact Bushranger Bikes now info@bushrangerbikes.com.au

 


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