Sweeping vistas on a stretch of the South Island's south
Discover a lesser-travelled part of NZ and all its beauty
Green and blue splendour wherever you look and wide, open roads
Experience the wild and rugged landscapes of the Catlins
Journey to the most southern depths of New Zealand by bike
See and enjoy the wildlife and natural surrounds of the region
An example of one of the charming accommodation options used on tour – in lovely settings with comfortable lodgings

Southern Coast Cycle

Duration
7 days
Site savings
$22
From
$2,126 USD

Cycle the Catlins rugged coastline over 7 days. Lush green rolling plains, wild windswept coastlines and unique wildlife experiences characterise New Zealand's southernmost region. This remarkable tour begins by cycling the scenic border roads of the Fiordland National Park before visiting Invercargill, the world's most southern city.

  • Category
    Road Cycling
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    3 - Intermediate
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    300.1 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    42.9 miles
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5.0
Awesome
from 13 reviews
Accommodation
5.0
Bikes
5.0
Communication
5.0
Meals
5.0
Route
5.0
Scenery
5.0
Service
5.0
Value
5.0
Overall Rating:

Anna C
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

This was my first bike tour so I was nervous & excited as to how I would go. Ange was a very supportive guide who gave me encouragement and inspired confidence. The whole trip was well organised with excellent accommodation and meals. The rides were challenging as we had some wild weather but it was definitely worth it to see the spectacular scenery.


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Judy S
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Excellent trip. We were well looked after and the van was always close by which was useful on the first day when we could no longer cycle because of the wind. Excellent accommodation and meals. Enjoyed having a guide with local knowledge so we visited places and cycled routes that would have been hard to find if we had cycled independently.

 

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Ingelise, N
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

This tour is a great way to experience the southern part of the South Island. On a bike you can hear the sounds of the birds and the water and you can smell the plants and the ocean. This is not possible in a car or a bus. The guides Ange and Chris were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. There was so much time to ride at your own pace. Not so great: At times there was a very strong headwind (part of the game, not your fault). It would have been nice with a little bit more space in the bus.


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Greg F
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Great scenery overall, good views of the Pacific Ocean. The guides Ange and Chris took good care of us. My advice would be to book early, - especially Queenstown hotels.

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Sheryl W
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

I loved the tours and found that there was lots of flexibility to meet the needs/perspectives of the different riders. I felt very welcome and supported during the tour. Ange and Chris provided a huge amount of information, details, encouragement, humour and funny stories along the journey. The food and accommodation were above par and excellent! Well done!


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Jennifer and Steve
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Excellent guides, superbly supported ride. Angela and Chris were patient, attentive, on top of every detail, and prepared us well for each portion of the ride each day. The accommodations were clean and extremely comfortable. The meals were excellent, including the guide prepared picnics. Our group of bikers and guides really clicked so all in all exceeded our expectations. Of course the terrain and scenery we biked through was exquisite! It seemed to be appropriate level for our riding skills and it was also the route we wanted.

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Elaine S
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

I have been on more than 20 guided bike trips over the past 30 years and my [tour operator] trip is ranked #1. It was a real "holiday" to be on your tour. Ange did a great job inspiring us, servicing our needs and keeping us safe. She dealt with each request with a smile and a can-do attitude. The scenery was amazing. The food including picnic lunches were tasty. Otago Peninsula was particularly good cycling and beautiful scenery.

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Nicola P
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Great scenery (remote), nice accommodation, great food, superb views, fantastic organisation (logistics). I'm normally a trekker/hiker, but due to an achilles injury I had to take to cycling, hence this decision.


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M. Fry
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Great cycling routes with spectacular scenery. The guides were fabulous, always fun and relaxed but obviously working hard behind the scenes to make everything flow. Great standard of accommodation and food. We experienced all of the weathers and perhaps I could have had a bit more wet weather gear! Maybe a bit more local info would have been good.


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Jeanine H
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Overall great! I was impressed that so many meals were covered and we had very good choices. Accommodation was excellent. The guides made everything easy for us. bikes always in good condition, van well stocked, wonderful picnics, well organised, cheerful and fun. Only criticism; 2nd guide should have had a cellphone and more info on the course would have been helpful. Have a decent training base but you will get stronger each day. Take advantage of all the optional activities. Do 2 back to back trips if possible.

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Martin M
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Excellent. Could not fault it. Great guides, great group. I would recommend doing a little training on the bike before the tour.


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Bec Luttrell
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Fantastic trip, thank you so much, guides were fabulous. They took care of everything. Riding down the coast was such a highlight. Loved everything.

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Simon D
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Great equipment, guides were extremely professional. The rides were very good. Don't have anything bad to say. My advise would be to train, as the riding is not trivial.