Tour Code NZG

2018

New Zealand 24 days/23 nights

An exceptional adventure awaits you at the other end of the world, discover the natural beauty of . Nowhere else in the world will you find such a variety of landscapes: Glaciers, volcanic mountains, hot springs, lakes, Pacific coasts, virgin forests, snow-capped mountains and deep valleys opening onto fjords. New Zealand concentrates all the most beautiful European landscapes. A unique cycling experience!

Day 1 and 2: Departure from Paris to Day 7 – Naseby 49km

Christchurch In the morning, leave by bus to the Macraes The circuit runs along the Mt-Aspiring Flat, the largest active gold mine in New National Park. In clear weather you can see Depart for a long flight of approximately 24h00 Zealand. Since 1990, 1.8 million gold bars the snow-capped peaks glittering in the sun. to one of the furthest lands from Europe. have been extracted from this mine. We can A bus ride from the swamp forest of observe the area from a beautiful belvedere. Kahikatea to the followed by a Day 3: Christchurch One of the most beautiful bike stages awaits short hike takes you to the foot of the glacier us. From 500m above sea level, it's time for Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand's in the middle of the rainforest. a descent to the village of Hyde. The circuit second largest town, which stands above the follows the gold prospectors Rail Trail, Pacific coast. Shortly after your arrival, you will Jour 12 Glacier le Fox Hotitika 67km a disused railway track dating from 1879, have the opportunity to visit the city and Port through tunnels and over viaducts with an Hill where you can admire the view of the impressive view of the Otago landscape. Early in the morning we are driven to Lake South Pacific and the plains of Canterbury Matheson and on a clear day have a fantastic which open onto the foothills of the "Southern Day 8 Naseby – Queenstown 50km view of the New Zealand Alps. Relaxing break Alps". at the lake. The hike to the foot of the Fox In the morning, you can practice curling (yes Glacier or the nearby is really !!) on real ice or just soak up the Day 4 Christchurch – Péninsule de Bank an unforgettable experience. From Akaroa 50km atmosphere of the mining village of Naseby. Mahinapua lake we drive through the Depart from Naseby by bus to Wedderburn rainforest, go around and reach After breakfast, your day begins with a transfer then continue by cycling on the Rail Trail. . Bike ride on the West Coast to Lyttelton, the starting point of your cycle Wilderness Trails, between Ross and the Day 9 Queenstown towards Diamond Harbor. After the lunch Mahinapua Lake. Travel by bus to the capital break, you will discover the beautiful Queenstown is the St-Tropez of New of the Jade carving business, Hokitika and landscapes from the Littel river to Motukarara. Zealand. The city has a lot to offer, from zip visit of one of the jade manufacturers. Transfer back to Christchurch. lining to rafting, steamboat rides to bungee jumping. For a half or full day, you can also Jour 13 Hokitika par Punakaiki – St Day 5 Christchurch – 58 km travel to Milford Sound by plane or by bus if Arnaud 45km

you feel tempted. The day begins by a bus transfer to Lake We start the day at Lake Kaniere on a Tekapo and Pukaki Reservoir. The first bike Day 10 Queenstown – Wanaka 51km spectacular cycle route through the rainforest stage will allow you to spot the famous Mount to Kumnare passing close to a real cowboy Cook by following the route of the canal to In the morning, we visit the legendary gold village. We continue by bus on the coastal Lake Ruataniwha, known for its rowing prospecters town of Arrowtown. On today's road to the famous Pancake Rocks in regattas. Your tour ends in Twizel. cycle tour, you will have a splendid view from Punakaiki. These limestone formations are so Crown Sattel over Wakati Lake and then over named as they are reminiscent of pancakes. Day 6 Twizel – Moeraki 60km Wanaka Lake. We will cross the highest Here, in the heart of Paparoa National Park, tarred pass of New Zealand and then we will take a walk to the Blow Holes. From Stroll through the "High Country" and pass descend to Wanaka, on the banks of the lake there, we go from the west coast to the right next to a Hobbit village, many scenes bearing the same name. northern part of the New Zealand Alps, from the film trilogy of "The Hobbit" as well as through the Buller Valley and through the "Narnia" were filmed here. Your route will Jour 11 Wanaka - Glacier de Fox 81km alpine region of Nelson Lake National Park to follow the "Vanished World Heritage Trail" to St Arnaud. the Pacific Ocean through a beautiful hilly A day full of contrasts awaits us. By bus, landscape. Your goal today: the small fishing along Lakes Hawea and Wanaka and village of Moeraki and the famous "Moeraki through a very impoverished mountainous Boulders". In the evening or the next morning, region, we reach Makarora. By bike we go on departure by bus to the lighthouse. A hike will to the Haast Pass, walk to the 30m high take you to see the yellow-eyed penguins and Thunder Creek waterfalls and cycle down to sea lions. Yellow -eyed penguins are on the the sea. verge of extinction. FRANCE A VELO - Agence de Voyages 74, Grande Rue F – 89000 Saint Georges sur Baulches Tel. 0033.386.42.35.96 Fax . 0033.386.42.55.65 e-mail : [email protected] web : www.franceavelo.com SARL au capital de 15.000 € -IM 089 130 001– APE 633Z

Tour Code NZG

2018

Guided tour Day 19 National parc Tongariro – Day 14 St Arnaud – Nelson 45km 24 days / 23 nights Rotorua 53km

Grade: Short transfer from the mountains by bus to Today we will cycle along Lake Rotoaira to Mainly easy routs. Asphalted side routs, or not the new "Greate Taste Trail" from Motueka asphalted,agricultural roads and gravel roads. to Nelson. This includes a ferry trip to Rabbit Turangi near Lake Taupo, the largest Island. Beautiful walk along the coast in a artificial lake in New Zealand. Rotorua, Dates : 03.02. – 26.02.2018 Mediterranean climate. The region is known with its gigantic geysers and bubbling mud 18.11. – 11.12.2018 for its many art studios. baths, is the most active of the world’s 10.12. – 02.01.2018* thermal regions. In the evening, Maori 02.03. – 26.03.2019** shows with traditional dances and songs Day 15 Nelson that end with the traditional Hangi. Price per person Euro

A day of free time in Nelson. Nelson is situated on Captain Abel Tasman’s favorite Day 20 Rotorua – Te Aroha 63km Double room HB 5.472,00€ coast one of the first explorers to discover Visit of the city and various thermal Australia and New Zealand. Depending on your wishes, you have different options for regions. We leave Rotorua along Lake Single room HB 6.348,00 € this day: Abel Tasman Track, a bike ride Rotorua towards the Kamai-Mamuka Bike rental around Nelson (no extra charge), a wine Forest Park. Soon the bike tour begins. 21-Gear -Tourbike 290,00 tasting or a kayak tour. After 3km we reach Tapapa and Te poi. Ebike 400,00 From there, it's not too far to the quiet "Old- Minimum of participants: 9 maximum 16 Day 16 Nelson – Picton and Te Aroha Road", a side road along the *Season Supplement : 240,00 € double room and Picton/ by ferry Kamai-Mamuka Forest to Te Aroha. Night 320,00 € single room in the village accompanied by stories of ** Season Supplement 110,00 € double room and 230,00 € single room gold prospectors. Very early transfer this morning to Picton to take the ferry to Wellington to have the most Day 21 Te Aroha – Auckland 52km Service included time possible there. Enjoy the crossing of the Flight from/to Francfort Queen Charlotte Estuary, the Torry Canal, Free time in the morning. The small village and the Cook Strait ✓ Nights in hotels and guest rooms in rooms has attractions that are well worth a look. with private facilities The bus takes us to the Gulf of the Thames ✓ Daily breakfast Jour 17 Wellington - Wanganui and on the coastal road to Mianda and ✓ France à vélo guide Clevedon. The day ends in Auckland with ✓ Tour guide No cycling today. After a short tour of the city, a tour of the city. ✓ luggage transfer from hotel to hotel ✓ Transfer to Waiheke we visit Mount Victoria with magnificent Day 22 Auckland – Waiheke Island 30- ✓ Transfer Picton-Wellington views of the city and the port, the Parliament ✓ National parc local tax (about 120NZD) building, the historic district of the city, and 50km ✓ Mini bus transport for the all trip St. Paul's Church. Then we visit one of the ✓ Handelbar bag most innovative world museums, the Te In the morning, we have a short bike ride ✓ Rout book, maps and information material Papa National Museum. In the afternoon, to the Auckland ferry. Bicycles come with drive along the west coast to the city of us on this beautiful crossing to Waiheke. Additional information Gardens, Wanganui. On the island, famous for its wine and ✓ 19 x picnic – Packet: NZ$230,00 payable on spot beautiful bays, we continue our bike ride. ✓ Helmet compulsory in New Zealand Day 18 Wanganui – Parc national de ✓ Possibility to bring your own bike, saddle, Day 23 Auckland Tongariro 57km pedal…

Free time until lift off. Get ready for a new, beautiful cycling day in Highlights: New Zealand, the SH 4 circuit. It runs along ✓ Excursion Christchurch/Banks Day 24 the Mangawhero River to the Tongariro Island/Akaroa

National Park. A short pause in the small ✓ Lot of free time to walk, kayaking and swim Return hamlet steeped in Maori culture, then ✓ Free day in Nelson continue to Raehiti on the edge of Tongariro ✓ Hike to the Fox Glacier ✓ Stage along the Tekapo-Pukaki-Ohau Park. The Wanganui River Road, 100km Hydrocanals long, leads along the Wanganui River and ✓ Walking tour to a yellow penguin colony the Wanganui National Park. The tour ✓ Stage at the Otago rail West Coast finishes in the a Wilderness trail, Vanished World Heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Trail immense plateau is dominated by the three ✓ Cycling to the Wanganui-River road volcanoes: Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and ✓ Excursion Auckland/Waiheke Island Mt Tongariro. ✓ 17 bike stages Many extraorinary services included ! FRANCE A VELO - Agence de Voyages 74, Grande Rue F – 89000 Saint Georges sur Baulches Tel. 0033.386.42.35.96 Fax . 0033.386.42.55.65 e-mail : [email protected] web : www.franceavelo.com SARL au capital de 15.000 € -IM 089 130 001– APE 633Z