Elife Travel - Australien / Ozeanien Touren - Neuseeland Touren - Neuseeland Südinsel Touren - Neuseeland - Südinsel Touren - Fahrradreise Touren - Fiordland & Südküste

Explore Fiordland & South Coast Gravel for 7 days with Adventure South and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Fiordland & Südküste

Name: Fiordland & Südküste
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2700 USD
Availability: InStock

Land:

Neuseeland

Flug:

Nicht enthalten

Favorite

Tour id:

34563

Aktie:

Operator:

Adventure South
Länge:

7 Tage
Gruppengröße:

14 pax
Alter:

16 bis 99
Schwierigkeit:
Schwierigkeitsgrade:
- Entspannt
- Gemütlich
- Gemäßigt
- Sportlich
- Anspruchsvoll

09.02-15.02.27 guaranteed

Reiseroute

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie radeln durch üppig grüne, sanfte Hügel, entlang wilder, windgepeitschter Küsten und begegnen einer einzigartigen Tierwelt in Neuseelands südlichster Region. Das ist die Essenz unserer Radtour durch Southland und die Catlins. Die Reise kombiniert ruhige asphaltierte Straßen, Schotterstraßen und Off-Road-Radwege und bietet so ein abwechslungsreiches und eindringliches Erlebnis. Wir beginnen in Queenstown und fahren zum Fiordland Nationalpark, der für seine dramatischen Landschaften bekannt ist, wo wir über ländliche Straßen nach Invercargill, Neuseelands südlichster Stadt, gelangen. Das Abenteuer geht weiter entlang der abgelegenen Catlins-Küste, wo uralte versteinerte Wälder, Pelzrobben, seltene Hector-Delfine und Gelbaugenpinguine auf Sie warten und Ihren Geist verjüngen, bevor Sie Dunedin, eine Stadt mit reicher schottischer Geschichte, und die Otago-Halbinsel erkunden, die für ihre kleinen Dörfer und Panoramablicke bekannt ist. Diese Tour ist für Radfahrer gedacht, die sich nach Abenteuern sehnen und die Herausforderung von unterschiedlichem Terrain genießen. Ob Sie nun ein erfahrener Radfahrer sind, der eine neue Herausforderung sucht, oder ein Naturliebhaber, der die Schönheit Neuseelands aus einer einzigartigen Perspektive erleben möchte, diese Route bietet eine unvergessliche Reise durch einige der atemberaubendsten und abgelegensten Teile des Landes.

Tourprogramm

Tag 1

Queenstown nach Te Anau

You will meet the tour in central Queenstown around 08:00am. From Queenstown we drive the narrow lakeside road alongside Lake Wakitipu to to the historic railway town of Kingston, where we join the Around The Mountains Cycle Trail. Weaving our way through the pretty rural Mataura valley, surrounded by the Hector and Eyre mountains towards Garston and Athol, we cross a number of suspension bridges called the Golden Gate bridges. Our morning ride ends at Five Rivers which takes its name from the Five Rivers Station taken up in 1857 by pioneer Arthur Hogue, and named because of the five streams which rise in the surrounding Eyre Mountains. Here we load up and transfer to start our afternoon ride from the Sprig & Thistle Caravan, a foodie haven owned by Anna and situated at the base of the Takitimu Mountain Ranges on the edge of Anna's family farm, Davaar Station. This afternoon's ride is on gravel and sealed roads accompanied by the native red tussock covered hills, which lead us into the township of Te Anau, perched on the edge of the Fiordland National Park. Cycling Stats: Kingston to Five Rivers: 52km, +294m (7% Paved, 93% Gravel) Davaar to Te Anau: 34km, +242m (47% Paved, 53% Gravel)

Tag 2

Te Anau nach Invercargill

The morning’s ride is on the Lake to Lake trail connecting Lake Te Anau to Lake Manapouri, following the glistening Waiau River in the heart of Fiordland with lake, mountain and riverside views as well as native bush and wetlands. After 30km we switch onto a quiet rural road for a mostly easy rolling pedal through an ever-changing landscape. The stark arid mountains give way to more gentle pastures as we enter Southland farming country. A short transfer to the start of our afternoon ride, initially on quiet gravel roads passing small communities before emerging beside the spectacular Southland coast. This coast is exposed to southerly blasts creating some surreal windswept scenery and we'll follow this dramatic coastline on a mix of seal and gravel through to Colac Bay. Loading up, we finish the day with a transfer through to Invercagill, the most southern city in the world and where we'll stay tonight. Dinner at your leisure tonight, with plenty of options to choose from. Çycling Stats: Te Anau to Blackmount: 65km, +595m (61% Paved, 39% Gravel) Te Tua to Colac Bay: 46km, +294m (48% Paved, 52% Gravel)

Tag 3

Invercargill zu McLeans Falls

The route today is all on back country sealed roads and skirts the beautiful and undiscovered Catlins Forest Park and coastline. We transfer by van to avoid the busier roads and start where the roads are quiet and the coastline becomes increasingly spectacular. The morning ride ends at beautiful Curio Bay where we enjoy a leisurely lunch and a visit to a petrified forest on the sea-shore. This is a renowned wildlife area & you may see the rare Hectors Dolphins, Fur Seals & Yellow Eyed Penguins. After lunch we continue on from Curio Bay, skirting Waikawa Harbour and heading slightly inland to our overnight accommodation near McLean Falls. There will be time for a short walk through native forest to the Falls in the late afternoon - highly recommended! Cycling Stats: Fortrose to McLean Falls: 85km, +1184m (99% Paved, 1% Gravel)

Tag 4

McLeans Falls nach Kaka Point

We ride from our accommodation this morning and the cycling is tough with some serious climbs both on seal and gravel, but the rewarding views of the coastline make the effort well worth it. Skirting the Catlins Lake, we ride into the small town of Owaka, before heading back to the coast on a gravel road to the stunning Cannibal Bay. Here we'll take a break from the bikes and enjoy a likely trip highlight, a memorable remote and beautiful beach walk past the resident sealions over to Surat Bay. With the van and bikes transferred during the walk, time permitting, there's the option for a second ride from Surat Bay through to the seaside village of Kaka Point and out to Nugget Point to enjoy a short walk to the lighthouse. Cycling Stats: McLean Fall to Cannibal Bay: 49km, +796m (47% Paved, 53% Gravel) Surat Bay to Kaka Point: 36km, +441m (83% Paved, 17% Gravel)

Tag 5

Kaka Point nach Dunedin

This morning we drive the busy main road section through rural landscapes to Balclutha. Our ride starts from here, heads back to the ocean for a delightful gravel ride along the coast followed by a challenging climb up and over to Toko Mouth, a village where the rules of normal civilisation seem to have been swept out to sea! After lunch by the river mouth, it's a gentle ride along the beach to Brighton, on the outskirts of Dunedin. This cosmopolitan university town is known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand due to it's rich Scottish heritage and is where we stay tonight. Dinner at your leisure tonight. Cycling Stats: Balclutha to Brighton: 98km, +1067m (32% Paved, 68% Gravel)

Tag 6

Dunedin Halbinsel nach Oamaru

This morning we explore the Otago Peninsula by bike. The ride has some challenges, taking you first up and over the Portobello hill for sweeping views of the whole Peninsula before dropping down to meander on the gravel roads around Hooper and Papanui inlets, with plenty of marine birdlife for company. The ride then continues with some relaxing, flat riding beside the ocean heading to the Royal Albatross Centre on the headland, the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross in the world, before riding back along the coast to complete a stunning loop. Cycling Stats: Otago Peninsula: 61km, +871m (80% Paved, 20% Gravel)

Tag 7

Oamaru nach Christchurch

Today we are Christchurch bound - but not before more rural cycling. We have an option to visit the award winning Whitestone Cheese factory in Oamaru or nearby Riverstone Kitchen, to see their amazing gardens where they grow most of their own culinary produce. We then start cycling from the township of Waimate, the centre of an agriculturally rich community, steeped in natural beauty of rolling farmland and native bush. We ride on quiet roads through small farmlets and communities beneath the Hunter Hills and through the Esk Valley, stopping to admire the beautiful little church of St Mary, perched on a hill in Valley, before a final burst of cycling takes us to the coast and the start of the final drive back to Christchurch. With good traffic flows we should be into Christchurch by around 5pm. Cycling Stats: Waimate to St Andrews: 54km, +504m (49% Paved, 51% Gravel)

Details zur Tour

accommodation

6 Übernachtungen im Hotel/Motel

flights

Flüge sind nicht enthalten

guide

Erfahrene Guides, die alle schwierigen Aufgaben übernehmen und epische Geschichten erzählen (2 Guides bei Gruppen von 8 oder mehr)

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Leckeres Café-Frühstück (x6), Gourmet-Picknick oder Café-Mittagessen (x5), zweigängige Restaurant-Abendessen (x4) für alle Ernährungsbedürfnisse

Leckere, nahrhafte Snacks, Getränke und Leckereien sowie unsere berühmten Morgen- und Nachmittagstees

optional

Andere Aktivitäten und Dienstleistungen sind nicht enthalten

others

6 Frühstücke, 5 Mittagessen und 4 Abendmahlzeiten
Ein hervorragender Reiseführer und Transport
Unterkunft wie beschrieben auf Basis von Zweibettzimmern mit eigenem Bad
Zugangs- und Konzessionsgebühren, die an das Department of Conservation gezahlt werden
NZ Goods and Service Tax (GST)

Andere Aktivitäten und Dienstleistungen sind nicht enthalten

transport

Vollständige Fahrzeugunterstützung entlang der Strecke einschließlich Anhänger für das Gepäck

Transport von Queenstown nach Christchurch

Gut zu wissen

Währung

New Zealand Dollar

Neuseeland

Stecker und Adapter

Steckertyp I

Kundenrezensionen

Operator

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.