Enjoy a mixture of scenery along this sublime route
Cycle the aspiring landscapes to the mountains!
Enjoy the small group tour in a land like no other
Explore the quaint streets of Arrowtown before the headiness of Queenstown
Stunning views and magical moments are around every corner
Discover New Zealand's South Island on a small group cycle tour
Spend two days exploring this pristine and exciting area
Start the tour in Picton, in the heart of the glorious Marlborough Sounds
Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views located on the first floor. Close to the beautiful Lake Rotoiti.
Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast
Boutique luxury eco-lodge sits beside the Moeraki River, surrounded by towering rainforest near the pristine Tasman sea coast

Grand Tour

Duration
16 days
Site savings
$59
From
$5,836 USD

This is the Grand South Island cycling experience - wonderful biking with a superb range of magnificent scenery that includes four National Parks over a 16 day tour. You will start with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast. Stay at Punakaiki, right by the beach and see the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Paparoa National Park. Pedal past picture perfect West Coast lakes and Glaciers and stay at a Wilderness Lodge in the rain forest. Walk to the beach and you may see penguins!

  • Category
    Multi-Activity
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    16 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Coastal
  • Distance
    367.9 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    28 miles
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Accommodation includes luxury wilderness and eco lodges, alpine chalets and character inns of mostly 3-4 star quality.

The tour price is based on two people sharing a room, if you wish to have your own room or are traveling solo then a single supplement applies.

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Stunning harbour side location and only 2 minutes walk to Picton town centre

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Stunning harbour side location and only 2 minutes walk to Picton town centre

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Beachcomber Inn, Picton

Stunning harbour side location and only 2 minutes walk to Picton town centre

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

The hotel is located in a prime spot only minutes walk from Nelson's landmark cathedral and main shopping district

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

The hotel is located in a prime spot only minutes walk from Nelson's landmark cathedral and main shopping district

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

Rutherford Hotel, Nelson

The hotel is located in a prime spot only minutes walk from Nelson's landmark cathedral and main shopping district

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views located on the first floor. Close to the beautiful Lake Rotoiti.

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views located on the first floor. Close to the beautiful Lake Rotoiti.

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Alpine Lodge, St Arnaud

Luxury studios in an alpine design with mountain & bush views located on the first floor. Close to the beautiful Lake Rotoiti.

Murchison Motel

Murchison Motel

Contemporary four-star comfort in beautiful gardens, only a few minutes walk to cafes, restaurants and bars

Murchison Motel

Murchison Motel

Contemporary four-star comfort in beautiful gardens, only a few minutes walk to cafes, restaurants and bars

Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

In a central location only a few minutes walk to restaurants. The Buller River is also within walking distance

Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

In a central location only a few minutes walk to restaurants. The Buller River is also within walking distance

Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort

Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast

Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort

Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast

Punakaiki Resort

Punakaiki Resort

Beachfront accommodation with spacious modern rooms situated on New Zealand’s wild west coast

Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika

Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika

Only a stone’s throw away from a stunning West Coast Beach and is close to the town’s restaurants, cafés, shops and charming craft galleries

Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika

Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika

Only a stone’s throw away from a stunning West Coast Beach and is close to the town’s restaurants, cafés, shops and charming craft galleries

Punga Grove, Franz Josef

Punga Grove, Franz Josef

Stylish boutique accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village. Nestled in a lush native rainforest

Punga Grove, Franz Josef

Punga Grove, Franz Josef

Stylish boutique accommodation in the heart of Franz Josef Glacier Village. Nestled in a lush native rainforest

Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge

Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge

Boutique luxury eco-lodge sits beside the Moeraki River, surrounded by towering rainforest near the pristine Tasman sea coast

Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge

Lake Moeraki Wilderness Lodge

Boutique luxury eco-lodge sits beside the Moeraki River, surrounded by towering rainforest near the pristine Tasman sea coast

Makarora Tourist Centre

Makarora Tourist Centre

A “back to nature” experience. Tucked in under Mt Shrimpton, with its ‘A’ frame accommodation borders the Mt Aspiring World Heritage National park

Makarora Tourist Centre

Makarora Tourist Centre

A “back to nature” experience. Tucked in under Mt Shrimpton, with its ‘A’ frame accommodation borders the Mt Aspiring World Heritage National park

Makarora Tourist Centre

Makarora Tourist Centre

A “back to nature” experience. Tucked in under Mt Shrimpton, with its ‘A’ frame accommodation borders the Mt Aspiring World Heritage National park

Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge is a contemporary European-style 13-room Bed & Breakfast lodge, located in the heart of Wanaka Village

Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge

Te Wanaka Lodge is a contemporary European-style 13-room Bed & Breakfast lodge, located in the heart of Wanaka Village

Millennium Hotel, Queenstown

Millennium Hotel, Queenstown

A year round resort near the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping area

Millennium Hotel, Queenstown

Millennium Hotel, Queenstown

A year round resort near the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown’s central shopping area