New Zealand 24 Days/23 Nights

Tour Code NZG

2020

New Zealand 24 days/23 nights

An exceptional adventure awaits you on the other side of the world. Discover the natural beauty of New Zealand. Nowhere else will you find such a variety of landscapes: glaciers, volcanoes, hot springs, lakes, the Pacific coast, virgin forests, snow-capped mountains and deep valleys opening onto fjords. New Zealand concentrates all the most beautiful European landscapes. A unique cycling experience!

Days 1 and 2: Departure from Paris to Day 7 Moeraki – Naseby 49km The circuit runs along the Mt Aspiring Christchurch, South Island National Park. In clear weather you can see

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

The day begins by a bus transfer to Lake tempted. rainforest to Kumnare passing close to a real Tekapo and Pukaki Reservoir. On this first cowboy village. We continue by bus on the bike leg you can spot the famous Mount Day 10 Queenstown – Wanaka 51km coastal road to the famous Pancake Rocks Cook by following the route of the canal to in Punakaiki. These limestone formations Lake Ruataniwha, known for its rowing In the morning, we visit the legendary gold are so named as they are reminiscent of regattas. Your tour ends in Twizel. prospecters town of Arrowtown. On today's pancakes. Here, in the heart of Paparoa cycle tour, you will have a splendid view National Park, we walk to the Blow Holes. Day 6 Twizel – Moeraki 60km from Crown Sattel over Wakati and Wanaka From there, we go from the west coast to the lakes. We cross the highest asphalted pass northern part of the New Zealand Alps, Stroll through the "High Country" and pass in New Zealand and then descend to through the Buller Valley and the alpine right next to a Hobbit village, many scenes Wanaka, on the banks of the lake bearing region of Nelson Lake National Park to St from the film trilogy of "The Hobbit" as well as the same name. Arnaud. "Narnia" were filmed here. Your route will follow the "Vanished World Heritage Trail" to Day 11 Wanaka - Glacier de Fox 81km Day 14 St Arnaud – Nelson 45km the Pacific Ocean through a beautiful hilly landscape. Your goal today: the small fishing A day full of contrasts awaits us. By bus, Short transfer from the mountains by bus to village of Moeraki and the famous "Moeraki along Lakes Hawea and Wanaka and the new "Great Taste Trail" from Motueka to Boulders". In the evening or the next through a very impoverished mountainous Nelson. This includes a ferry trip to Rabbit morning, departure by bus to the lighthouse. region to reach Makarora. By bike we Island. Beautiful walk along the coast in a A hike will take you to see the yellow-eyed continue to the Haast Pass, walk to the 30m Mediterranean climate. The region is known penguins and sea lions. Yellow-eyed high Thunder Creek waterfalls and then for its many art studios. penguins are on the verge of extinction. cycle down to the sea.

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Tour Code NZG

2020

Guided tour Day 19 National parc Tongariro – 24 days / 23 nights Rotorua 53km Day 15 Nelson Grade: - Mainly easy routes. Asphalted side roads, and farm A day of free time in Nelson which is Today we cycle along Lake Rotoaira to and gravel paths. situated on Captain Abel Tasman’s favourite Turangi near Lake Taupo, the largest coast. He was one of the first explorers to artificial lake in New Zealand. Rotorua, Dates : 29.02. – 02.03.2020 discover Australia and New Zealand. with its gigantic geysers and bubbling 05.12. – 28.12.2020 Depending on your wishes, you have mud baths, is the most active of the 27.02. – 22.03.2021* different options for this day: Abel Tasman world’s thermal regions. In the evening, Track, a bike ride around Nelson (no extra Maori dances and songs that end with the charge), a wine tasting or a kayak tour. traditional Hangi. Price per person Euro

Day 16 Nelson – Picton and Picton - Day 20 Rotorua – Te Aroha 63km Double room HB 5.600,00€ Wellington by ferry Visit of the city and various thermal

Very early transfer this morning to Picton to regions. We leave Rotorua along Lake Single room HB 6.610,00 € Rotorua towards the Kamai-Mamuka take the ferry to Wellington to have the most time possible there. Enjoy the crossing of Forest Park. After 3 km we reach Tapapa Bike rental and Te poi. From there, it's not too far to 27-Gear -Tourbike 290,00 the Queen Charlotte Estuary, the Torry Ebike 400,00 Canal, and the Cook Strait. the quiet Old-Te Aroha Road, a side road along the Kamai-Mamuka forest to Te Minimum of participants: 10, maximum 16

Aroha. Night in the village listening to gold Day 17 Wellington - Wanganui * Season Supplement 110,00 € double room and prospectors’ stories. 230,00 € single room

No cycling today. After a short tour of the The tour includes : city, we visit Mount Victoria with magnificent views of the city and the port, the  Flight from/to Frankfurt Parliament building, the historic district of ✓ 23 nights in hotels and guest rooms in the city, and St. Paul's Church. Then we rooms with private facilities visit one of the most innovative museums, ✓ Daily breakfast ✓ France à vélo guide the Te Papa National Museum. In the ✓ Tour guide afternoon, drive along the west coast to the ✓ Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel city of gardens, Wanganui. ✓ Transfer to Waiheke ✓ Transfer Picton-Wellington Day 18 Wanganui – Tongariro National Day 21 Te Aroha – Auckland 52km ✓ National park local tax (about 120 NZ$) ✓ Mini bus transport Park 57km ✓ Handlebar bag Free time in the morning. The small ✓ Route book, maps and information material Get ready for a new, beautiful cycling day in village has attractions that are well worth

New Zealand, the SH 4 circuit runs along a look. The bus takes us to the Gulf of the Additional information the Mangawhero River to the Tongariro Thames and on the coastal road to ✓ 19 x picnic – Package: NZ$ 230,00 National Park. A short pause in the small Mianda and Clevedon. The day ends in payable on spot hamlet steeped in Maori culture, then Auckland with a tour of the city. ✓ Helmets are compulsory in New Zealand continue to Raehiti on the edge of Tongariro ✓ You can bring your own bike, saddle, pedal… Park. The Wanganui river road, 100 km Day 22 Auckland – Waiheke Island long, leads along the Wanganui River and 30-50km Highlights: the Wanganui National Park. The tour finishes in the Tongariro National Park a In the morning, a short bike ride to the ✓ Excursion Christchurch/Banks Island/Akaroa UNESCO World Heritage site. This Auckland ferry. Bicycles come with us on ✓ Lots of free time to walk, kayak and swim immense plateau is dominated by the three this beautiful crossing to Waiheke. We ✓ Free day in Nelson volcanoes: Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and explore the island, famous for its wine ✓ Hike to the Fox glacier Mt Tongariro. and beautiful bays. ✓ Cycle along the Tekapo-Pukaki-Ohau Hydro-canals Day 23 Auckland ✓ Walking tour to a yellow penguin colony ✓ Bike ride along the Otago rail West Coast Wilderness trail, Vanished World Heritage Free time. Trail

✓ Cycling on the Wanganui-River road Day 24 ✓ Excursion Auckland/Waiheke Island ✓ 17 biking days. Return flight to Frankfurt.