Bikes, Vines & Vistas
14 Days, North & South Islands
Visit: Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Mount Cook, Central Otago,
Queenstown and Milford Sound
From $5,999 per person
excluding airfares
Description
Cycle amongst a backdrop of ever changing scenery as you ride on the Central Otago Rail Trail, Alps2Ocean cycle trail and between the vines in Hawkes Bay. Fly above pristine lakes & waterfalls to fiords and cruise on the majestic Milford Sound. Stroll the sandy beaches of the Bay of Plenty, hike in Mt Cook National Park, wander the quaint small towns of Clyde and Arrowtown, taste local wines, learn about the stars of the southern sky in an intimate stargazing experience, kayak under a constellation of glow-worms, heli hike on a glacier or visit Hobbiton, the only living movie set in the world. At night enjoy convivial atmospheres, welcoming New Zealanders and gourmet dinners at your small boutique and unique accommodations. You won’t know what to do with all the fresh air, wide open spaces, spectacular scenery, fine wine, farm to table food and wonderful kiwi hosts along the way.
Package Includes
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13 Nights 4 & 5 star hotel & boutique lodge style accommodation (based on double occupancy);
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13 Days Rental Car Intermediate Size, automatic, unlimited kms and daily insurance;
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All Breakfasts, 7 dinners, 1 lunch;
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Self Guided 1 Day Bike Ride Hawkes Bay;
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Night Sky Stargazing;
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Self Guided 1 Day Bike Ride Alps2Ocean;
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3 Day/3 Night Central Otago Rail Trail/ Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Experience;
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Milford Fly / Cruise / Fly;
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Choice of either Glow Worm Kayak Tour or 60 minute massage
Bikes, Vines & Vistas Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Auckland, transfer to Tauranga
Day 2: Tauranga: Free day to explore
Day 3: Tauranga - Hawkes Bay Wine Region: Free day to explore
Day 4: Hawkes Bay Wine Region: Self Guided Bike Ride & Winery Visits
Day 5: Fly Napier, Hawkes Bay - Christchurch | Drive to Lake Pukaki (near Mt Cook): Stargazing
Day 6: Lake Pukaki / Aoraki Mt Cook Region: Self Guided Bike Ridge on Alps2Ocean Trail
Day 7: Lake Pukaki / Aoraki Mt Cook: Free day to explore
Day 8: Lake Pukaki - Clyde: Free day to explore
Day 9: Clyde: Otago Rail Trail Biking
Day 10: Clyde: Roxburgh Gorge Biking
Day 11: Clyde - Queenstown: Free day to explore
Day 12: Queenstown: Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Cruise
Day 13: Queenstown: Free day to explore
Day 14: Queenstown: Depart New Zealand
Not included
All itineraries can be customized to suit. Activities added, substituted, accommodations and car hire upgraded etc. Itinerary is strictly subject to availability at time of booking. Please review our booking conditions.