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South Island Bike 'n' Hike 12D11N, Self-Drive

From $0.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Bike and hike the best of the South Island on this action-packed 12-day self-drive road trip including the Alps To Ocean, Roxburgh Gorge, Otago Central Rail Trail, Routeburn Track, Queenstown Trail, Rob Roy Glacier and Hooker Valley.

Tucked away at the bottom of the world, New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty: snow-capped mountains, sparkling fiords, shimmering lakes, lush rainforests, fast-moving glaciers and more. For the outdoor enthusiast, keen on hiking and biking, the North Island New Zealand has no shortage of things to see and do. Home of the Great Walks and Rides (known to be some of the best hikes and rides in the world) and many other exciting activities, you could spend months trying to see it all. Luckily for you, this road trip offers the best of the South Island on two feet ...

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the spectacular Rob Roy Glacier
  • Step back in time in the historic gold rush town of Clyde
  • Explore the “Garden City” of Christchurch on two wheels
  • Get a taste of the Alps to Ocean, New Zealand’s longest cycle trail
  • Get up close to little blue penguins in their natural habitat in Oamaru
  • Hike part of the famous Routeburn Track that links the Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks
  • Explore the Queenstown countryside by mountain biking
  • Sample first class cool climate wines in the Gibbston Valley
  • Cycle the Otago Rail Trail, New Zealand’s original Great Ride
  • Cosy up at the end of each day in hand-picked boutique accommodation
  • Cycle the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, following the path of the mighty Clutha Mata-au River
  • Hike the Hooker Valley and bask in the brooding shadow of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain

What's Included

  • 11-nights’ unique and boutique hotel accommodation on a twin share basis 
  • 12-days’ full size car rental 
  • Meals: 12 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch, 1 x Dinner 
  • Christchurch city bike tour including bike and helmet hire, and tour guide (Day 2) 
  • Omaru Blue Penguin Colony Premium Evening Viewing including individual seating, informative commentary and premium grandstand access (Day 2) 
  • Alps To Ocean Duntroon to Oamaru full day self-guided cycling including transport to and from activity, bike and helmet hire, trail maps, and packed lunch (Day 3) 
  • Roxburgh Gorge Trail full day self-guided cycling including transport to and from the activity, bike and helmet hire, boat ride with informative commentary from Doctor’s Point to Shingle Creek, trail maps, and Roxburgh Gorge maintenance contribution (Day 5) 
  • Otago Central Rail Trail full day self-guided cycling including transport to and from the activity, bike and helmet hire, and trail maps (Day 6) 
  • Mount Aspiring National Park/Routeburn Track guided walk including transport to and from accommodation, interpretative commentary of flora, fauna and geology, and picnic lunch (day packs, wooden walking sticks and some wet weather gear available to hire at additional cost) (Day 7)  
  • Queenstown Trail full day supported cycling including transport to and from the activity, bike and helmet hire, vehicle support throughout the ride, knowledgeable support person at check points, trail maps, morning tea/coffee, lunch and wine tasting (Day 8) 
  • Rob Roy Glacier half day guided walk including transport to and from the activity, lunch and refreshments (Day 9) 
  • Hooker Valley full day guided walk including transport to and from the activity and packed lunch (Day 11)  

Itinerary

DAY 1 Christchurch: Explore the “Garden City” at your own pace
The Classic Villa, Christchurch
None
DAY 2 Christchurch – Oamaru: Tour the city on 2 wheels and see wild penguins in their natural habitat
Pen-y-bryn Lodge, Oamaru
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 Alps To Ocean: Get a taste of New Zealand’s longest cycle trail
Pen-y-bryn Lodge, Oamaru
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Oamaru – Clyde: Step back in time in a historic gold rush town
Olivers Lodge & Stables, Clyde
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 Roxburgh Gorge Trail: Cycle the mighty Clutha Mata-au River through a hidden gorge
Olivers Lodge & Stables, Clyde
Breakfast
DAY 6 Otago Central Rail Trail: Experience New Zealand’s original Great Ride
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast
DAY 7 Mount Aspiring National Park: Hike the famous Routeburn Track
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Queenstown
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8 Queenstown Trail: Mountain bike the Queenstown countryside and sample first-class cool climate wines
Maple Lodge, Wanaka
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9 Mount Aspiring National Park: Marvel at the spectacular Rob Roy Glacier
Maple Lodge, Wanaka
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 Wanaka – Twizel: Navigate the Lindis Pass and admire some of the darkest skies on Earth
Matuka Lodge, Twizel
Breakfast
DAY 11 Mount Cook Region: Hike the Hooker Valley and bask in the brooding shadow of Mount Cook
Matuka Lodge, Twizel
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12 Twizel – Christchurch: All good things must come to an end!
None
Breakfast

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How To Get There

- The start and finish point is Christchurch, New Zealand

Weather & Climate
New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as – 10°C (14°F) in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine. 
 
Because New Zealand lies in the Southern Hemisphere, the average temperature decreases as you travel south. The far north of the country has an average temperature of about 15°C (59°F), while the deep south has a cooler 9°C (48°F) average. January and February are the warmest months of the year, and July is the coldest. 
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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