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Tour of South Canterbury 4 days/ 3 Nights

• Tour departs Christchurch 8am on Day 1
• Tour returns Christchurch 6pm on Day 4
• Quality Specialized bicycle and helmet
• Sarah Ulmer Bicycles designed for women available
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners included
• Comfortable quiet lodges and motels

Day 1 Day One, (20km + 33km)
The tour departs Christchurch at 8.30am, traveling to Lake Pukaki for lunch before taking to the bikes for our first ride along the Ohau canal, with great views to the Ben Ohau Range. We stay at Lake Ohau Lodge for the night. Distances and terrain: 53 km , flat at first with a few undulations as we approach Lake Ohau

Day Two, (23km +30km)

We ride out of the Lodge, down to the main road , with an option of a transfer to Otematata for the start of one of the quietest back roads we know, the back road around Lake Aviemore. If we get a tail wind , which is not that uncommon in this valley, and you want a few more kms to make an honest days ride, it’s a further 15km to Kurow for the night. Accomodation at Kurow motels for larger groups, or a local farmstay for smaller groups Distances and terrain: 23km Ohau Lodge to Main Road, flat and gently rolling, 43km from Otematata to Kurow, one uphill over dam, rest gently rolling or flat

Day Three, (56km)

Prepare for a historical journey through the Vanish World Trail today as we see first the rare whale bones at Earthquakes, followed soon after the start of our ride with Maori Rock Drawings. The trail winds its way through the Kakanui Valley, past limestone outcrops with names like Island Cliff and Rakis Table and down to the coast at Kakanui, famous for its rich volcanic soil and horticultural microclimate. After dinner tonight we have the opportunity to see the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony as they return to feed their chicks after a day at sea.
Distances and terrain: 56km, a couple of short uphills near the start, balance downhill or gently rolling, additional 14km ride to Oamaru for those who want more distance

Day Four, (54km)

Cycle from Genavy to Waimate, past Gum Tree Flat, down through the Waimate Gorge, into Waimate for a coffee then along the base of the foothills first to Hunter for a picnic lunch and on to Timaru, then a chance to rest in the van as we return to Christchurch, arriving about 6pm Distances and terrain: 21km to Waimate, a couple of short uphills near the start, balance gently rolling, afternoon 33km ride to Otaio, one short steep uphill, balance rolling or downhill

Departure Dates 2011/2012, On demand, please email us

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NZ$850 each twin/double share for group of ten
NZ$995 each twin/double share for group of eight
NZ$300 single supplement
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