Explore this lovely part of the South Island half way through the trip
Discover the beautiful Buller Gorge during the tour
Discover the beautiful views of New Zealand
Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views located on the first floor. Close by is the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by a Beech forest.
Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast and only 300m south of the famous Pancake Rocks and Blowholes

7 Day Nelson Lakes Tour

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$27
From
$2,618 USD
1 Review

This South Island adventure starts at Picton, a picturesque fishing town at the northern tip of the South Island. It is a small town nestling under the bush-clad hills of Queen Charlotte Sound, named by Captain Cook in 1770. Starting with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson, an attractive small city famous for its high sunshine hours. Nelson has become a haven for artists, craft breweries and boutique wineries. Climb gradually to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then it's down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast. You will stay at Punakaiki, right by the beach and see Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Paparoa National Park. From here you can either return to Christchurch or continue exploring the west.

  • Category
    Road Cycling
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    2 - Moderate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    149.1 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    29.8 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts in Picton, at the top of the South Island and ends in Christchurch. The tour operator drives from Christchurch to Picton on the first day so if you are needing to get to Picton from Christchurch let us know in advance and they should be able to accommodate you on the drive. Alternatively, you can reach Picton by taking the Interisland ferry from the north island, which arrives in Picton. Or there are trains from Christchurch to Picton that have spectacular views on the journey.

    Christchurch Airport (CHC) is an international airport and the city itself is a central hub for transport options.


  • How long is the tour? How many days riding?

    The tour is 7 days long with 5 riding days.

  • What's the tour like?

    Most days different options are given allowing for a great range of abilities to participate on the tour. Cycling distances given are entirely optional; you can cycle as little or as much as you wish each day, the minibus will always be available.

  • Can I rent a bike?

    Yes, the tour operator can supply road bikes, hybrids or E-bikes.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Stacy and Mark
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

We had a fabulous trip. Bill was a fun leader and Tony was exceptionally helpful and kind. NZ is a great country, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the people on our trip were amazing. The charm of New Zealand was more than expected.