8-Nights New Zealand: The South Island

VBT Bicycling Vacations

New Zealand: The South Island

Delve deep into the heart of New Zealand’s celebrated wilderness on dedicated bike paths and scenic dirt trails through the woods—far from car traffic. As you pedal along the shimmering coast of the Tasman Sea, you’ll catch glimpses of distant mountain peaks and vibrant local bird life. We’ve designed this tour to let your hiking boots take you places two wheels can’t—including the Franz Josef Glacier, a wilderness seacoast walk, and a nocturnal glowworm adventure. With VBT’s deep roots in the region, you’ll have unique opportunities to meet the locals during a visit to a traditional Kiwi sheep farm and a guided rainforest walk. Best of all, VBT’s charming local trip leaders will be delighted to introduce you to the many cultural traditions and natural wonders of the island paradise they call home.

Vacation Inclusions

• 8 nights in comfortable lodgings
• 18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
• Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
• Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
• Support Vehicle
• Luggage Transportation
• Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
• Welcome Reception
• Facilitated Cultural Experiences
• Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure

Featured Destinations

Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch was founded in 1850 by members of the Church of England, who wanted a little bit of heaven on earth. They succeeded, and today the city takes great pride in its spacious layout and distinctive English-style buildings in elegant grey stone. The River Avon winds through Christchurch, along parks and gardens that cover one-third of the city.	Destination Guide
South Island
Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier The South Island's most renowned explorer and geologist, Julius von Haast, named Franz Josef Glacier after the Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Franz Josef Glacier is a remnant of a much older, larger glacier which flowed from the alpine snowfields right to the sea. The glacier is over 7.5 miles long extending into the rainforest just 3 miles from the Franz Josef township, making it easy to visit. Walk to viewpoints and the terminal face or, for a close-up view of the spectacular ice formations, take a guided glacier walk, helihike or scenic flight.
South Westland
Lake Wanaka

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