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Aoraki/Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Gravel

7 days
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From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
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Aoraki/Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Gravel - Adventure South
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Tour Operator:
Adventure South
Max group size:
14
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
34573
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Highlights

  • Cycle the Summit Road with volcano views
  • Ride past historic sites and turquoise lakes
  • Explore Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
  • Hike the Hooker Valley to a glacial lake
  • Discover Central Otago's Rail Trail

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch - Port Hills: Cycling up to 52km, Ascent 857m (100% Paved)
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Lake Tekapo: Cycling 76km, Ascent 1,005m (30% Paved, 70% Gravel)
  3. Day 3 Lake Tekapo to Aoraki/Mount Cook: Cycling 62km, Ascent 269m (17% Paved, 83% Gravel)
  4. Day 4 Aoraki/Mount Cook to Lake Ohau: Hiking 10km (mostly flat) | Cycling 41km, Ascent 245m (58% Paved, 42% Gravel)
  5. Day 5 Lake Ohau to Oamaru: Cycling 108km, Ascent 854m (43% Paved, 57% Gravel)
  6. Day 6 Oamaru to Ranfurly: Cycling 91km, Ascent 1374m (46% Paved, 54% Gravel)
  7. Day 7 Ranfurly to Queenstown: Cycling 70km, Ascent 334m (100% Gravel)
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Operated by

Adventure South

5.0
(11 reviews)

Number of tours

10

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

50%

Adventure South has been operating active holidays throughout New Zealand since 1992 and we are able to say with the utmost confidence that we can offer the best cycling, trekking and adventure itineraries ever available in New Zealand. There's simply no other collection of New Zealand...

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Adventure South
    5.0
  • JM
    · March 14th, 2024
    Chris, our one guide was exceptional. The tour group was very good. Weather was good. What more could you ask for?
    Trip date: March 2024

Dates & Availability

7 days
Aoraki/Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Gravel
From Christchurch to Queenstown

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    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of $261 is required to confirm your booking with Adventure South. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure South will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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