Great West Coast Cycle
Itinerary
This is a spectacular multi-day cycle ride trip from Christchurch to Queenstown, including many high alpine pass crossings, and passing an ever changing landscape. From glacier country through to quiet sealed roads fringed with mighty podocarp rainforest, the route passes dramatic coastlines before finally crossing over the Haast Pass into the beautiful Southern Lakes district around Wanaka and Queenstown. Out of the saddle the highlights are equally spectacular. Your adventure begins with a memorable journey on the TranzAlpine Express train to Greymouth via the spectacular Waimakariri Gorge and lush forests of Arthur's Pass National Park and there is a free day built in for you to enjoy the many optional activities at the Franz Josef Glacier such as relaxing in the hot pools, enjoying guided walks or taking an optional scenic flight. This comprehensive itinerary truly is a cyclists' ideal adventure.
Tour program
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Punakaiki to Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier to Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Haast
Haast to Makarora
Makarora to Lake Hawea; transfer to Wanaka
Wanaka to Queenstown
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy as of Wednesday 9th October 2024
If you wish to cancel your tour, you must notify AS in writing where after the cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
- If cancellation takes place more than 70 days prior to your departure date your full deposit will be forfeited.
- If cancellation takes place within 70-35 days prior to your departure date 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
- If cancellation takes place less than 35 days prior to your departure date 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.
Variations to the conditions outlined in clauses 3, 4 and 5 may apply. Please refer to individual trip notes for details. The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. Any amount forfeited, which has not then been paid to AS by you, may be recovered from you by AS as a debt due and payable.
Amendments/Transfers
AMENDMENTS: To make amendments to your tour arrangements, you must notify AS in writing. Each amendment to your tour arrangements will incur a $100 administration fee and you will be liable for any increase in airfares or operational expenses occasioned by the amendment.
TRANSFERS: If you wish to transfer from one tour to another, you must notify AS in writing after which the transfer will take effect subject to the following. Transfers may only be made to another tour to commence within 12 months of your original departure date and the following transfer charges will apply:
- If your notice is received more than 70 days prior to your original departure date, a $100 transfer fee will apply. In addition, any increase in airfares or operational services or extra permit/deposit penalties will apply: or
- If your notice is received within 70-35 days prior to your original departure date, 25% of your original tour price will be forfeited: or
- If your notice is received within 34-8 days prior to your original departure date, 50% of your original tour price will be forfeited: or
-If less than 8 days prior to your original departure date, 100% of your tour price will be forfeited.
A deposit of $400 per person should be paid once the booking is confirmed
• The remaining balance must be paid 70 days prior to the trip departure
• The total amount should be paid immediately if the booking is confirmed and the trip departure is within 70 days.
Cancellation Policy applicable to all bookings made before the 9th October 2024
If the client cancels a trip:
• Outside 60 days of the departure date you will forfeit your full deposit.
• Between 60-30 days prior to departure you will forfeit 50% of the tour price.
• Within 30 days of departure you will forfeit 100% of the tour price.
If you wish to transfer from one Adventure South tour to another, you should notify Adventure South in writing and your transfer will take effect subject to the following. Transfers may only be made to another tour to commence within 12 months of your original departure date and the following transfer charges will apply:
• If your notice is received more than 30 days prior to your original departure a $100 transfer fee will apply.
• If your notice is received within 30-8 days of your original departure date, 25% of your original tour price will be forfeited and the remainder transferred to the departure nominated by you.
• If your notice is received within 7 days of your original departure date, 100% of your original tour price will be forfeited.
Tour Details
Accommodation
7 nights hotel/motel/lodge accommodation
Transport
Full vehicle support along the trail including trailer for luggage
TranzAlpine train journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
Transport from Christchurch to Queenstown
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Flights
Flights are not included
Additional Services
- 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- 8 nights accommodation hotel/motel on twin share basis with private bathroom facilities
- TranzAlpine train to Greymouth from Christchurch
- Professional driver-guide
- Private support vehicle
- NZ Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Additional Services
- A gear list will be provided on confirmation of your trip.
- Public Holiday Supplement
- Bike Rental
- Single Supplement
Meals
Tasty cafe breakfasts (x7), gourmet picnic or cafe lunches (x5), two course restaurant dinners (x5) catered to all dietary requirements
Tasty nutritious snacks, drinks and treats plus our famous morning and afternoon teas
Guide
Experienced guides who handle all the hard bits and share epic stories (2 guides on groups of 8 or more)
Good to know
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
New Zealand
Plugs and adapters