South Island Highlights Tour
Seven days of breathtaking alpine passes, snow covered mountains,
massive valleys and cool, shaded rivers. Wind your way through
to the 'adrenaline capital of the world' and then view the
imposing South Island glaciers.
7 - 9 day tour - Variable pricing
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Experience the highlights of the South
Island and some of the best riding in the region...
Christchurch - Designed to
be a piece of ordered English class structure instead of just
another shabby colonial outpost, Christchurch is the most 'English'
of New Zealand's cities. Stroll through exquisite gardens, punt
on the Avon River, ride a tram or people-watch in Cathedral Square.
Mt Cook - The first day's
ride gets you in the mood for the brilliant roads to follow as
it twists over mountain passes and along turquoise lakes with
snow-capped mountains in the background. The mighty Mt Cook is
the highest peak in Australasia and a must-see. You can add an
optional day to explore Mt Cook National Park.
 Fjordland
- More superb roads and a day of great riding brings you to Fjordland
National Park. This indescribably beautiful area is on every tourist's
agenda and you'll quickly discover why. You'll have an extra day
here to visit Milford Sound for a spectacular cruise and do some
riding in the area. There is only one road in and out but you
won't mind riding it twice, it's as scenic as they come. No matter
how you say “steep ravines, deep fjords, blue shimmering
crevasses, snow-covered Alps, blue seas and thundering waterfalls”
the words just cannot do this area justice. Take a look at the
pictures and you'll see what we mean!
 Queenstown
- The 'adrenaline capital of the world' has plenty to keep you
busy. Choose from bungy jumping, jet-boating, white-water rafting,
river surfing, white-water sledging, paragliding, parachuting,
canyoning, mountain biking and aerial sightseeing! I'm out of
breath just saying all of that. Still not enough? Add fishing,
water-skiing, windsurfing, yachting, horseback riding and rock
climbing. You have an extra day here to make the most of the activities
on offer. For the not-so-active it has some of the best restaurants
on the South Island in one of the most scenic spots in the world
on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Or you could simply collapse onto
a sofa....
Westland National Park -
If Queenstown didn't provide enough adrenaline, the shortcut via
Cardrona to Wanaka will! Then ride over the Alps via the beautiful
Haast Pass. The road winds along steep slopes with huge views
over the glacier lakes Hawea and Wanaka and down to the same named
town. After a great ride you'll arrive at two of the most prolific
glaciers in the world - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier are
tumbling rivers of ice streaking down the valleys towards the
sea. There are plenty of great walks in the area but the best
way to see the glaciers is via helicopter. Add an optional day
if you'd like more time for sightseeing, it's worth it.
Returning to Christchurch you’ll leave the west coast and
ride one of the most beautiful roads in New Zealand. Arthur's
Pass is the highest, most impressive and by far the twistiest
highway over the Southern Alps! It's a long day in the saddle
but also one of the best of the trip. Thick rain forest, steep
slopes, strange rock formations, snow-covered mountains, deep
blue icy rivers, colossal valleys and flat plains are all within
just 250 kilometres of each other.
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