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Tasman to Summit MTB Tour
Duration
7 days
From
$2,057 USD
This trip is one for the books: wake up by the golden sands and crystal clear Tasman Sea as rocks give way to lush rainforest and finally ride the Canterbury Alpine ranges over 7 memorable days. This scenic multi-day guided mountain bike trip is all-inclusive, so you'll enjoy the ride whilst the logistics are taken care of for you. You'll be guided and transported, the time on the road will be optimized and the tour operator will take care of every detail so all you have to think about is enjoying riding your bike on the trails.
- CategoryMountain Biking
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration7 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainMixed
- Distance99.4 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance16.8 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration7 days
- Main DestinationSouth Island
- Distance99.4 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance16.8 miles
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainMixed
Itinerary Details
- Day 1Arrival in Nelson airport & afternoon ride
- Day 2Nydia track
After having a hearty breakfast you will head to Opouri Pass to start your ride on the scenic Nydia track. Located on the shores of Pelorus Sounds, the Nydia track is not to be missed with lush rainforest, native ferns and a chilled out coastal vibe will make your day!
Riding distance : 20 to 45 kms (optional)
Level 3 to 4- 12.4 miles
- On The Track Lodge, Nydia Bay
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3Old Ghost Road overnight trip
Wake up on beautiful Nydia Bay. After breakfast with a view, you will have a boat transfer to take you back to Havelock. Then, after 3 hours’ drive you will reach Lyell to ride the first half of the famous Old Ghost Road and spend the night in a remote mountain hut.
Riding distance : 30 kms
Level 3 to 4- 18.6 miles
- Ghost Lake Hut
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Old Ghost Road to the beach
In the northwest corner of the south island of New Zealand, a ghost has awakened. A long-forgotten gold miners’ road has been revived as a mountain biking and tramping trail – connecting the Old Dray road in the Lyell (Upper Buller Gorge) to the mighty Mokihinui River in the north. The 85km-long old ghost road traverses majestic native forest, open tussock tops, river flats and forgotten valleys. It’s time to ride the last half of the Old Ghost Road all the way to Seddonville.
After a tough and unforgettable day on the bike there is nothing better than a good night by the Tasman Sea, in a nice lodge, after a pizza night!
Riding distance : 55 kms
Level 4 to 5- 34.2 miles
- Gentle Annie Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5West Coast to Southern Alps
Let’s hit the road on one of the most beautiful and untouched parts of New Zealand, you’ll be taken on a road trip as a day off!
Down the west coast, visit the famous Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki then cut across Arthur’s Pass National Park to reach the Forest Lodge at Mount Cheeseman.
Riding distance : None (or sunset shuttle ride in Cheeseman )
Level 4 to 5- Forest Lodge, Mount Cheeseman
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 6Craigieburn
Wake up in a picturesque alpine landscape and after a home-cooked breakfast, you will start the day in Craigieburn Forest Park for an awesome day of riding. Explore epic single tracks, rocky summits and native beech trees - all are waiting for you in the Majestic Southern Alps
Riding distance : 25 to 40 kms (arvo shuttle)
Level 3 to 4- 15.5 miles
- Forest Lodge, Mount Cheeseman
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 7Castle Hill