Adventures in New Zealand South Island

Cycling

Hiking

Great West Coast Cycle Adventure in New Zealand.

The idyllic settlement of Arrowtown at the foot of the Southern Alps’ peaks in New Zealand’s South Island.

A river in New Zealand with the Southern Alps in the distance, seen while on the Great West Coast cycle trail.

Cyclists cycling a section of the Great West Coast cycle route - Crown Range.

Famous Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand, seen while on the Great West Coast cycle trail.

Cyclists going for a short hike at Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand.

A cyclist on the famous Haast Pass, along the Great West Coast cycle route.

Turquoise Hokitika Gorge in New Zealand.

A road in New Zealand used by cyclists with a kiwi crossing caution sign.

Lake Matheson with the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps in New Zealand’s South Island.

A road used for cycling along the shores of lake Wanaka in New Zealand.

Moeraki lake, surrounded by a rainforest in New Zealand’s South Island, seen while on the Great West Coast cycle trail.

Pancake Rocks on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.

Aerial view of Queenstown, adventure capital of New Zealand.

Cyclists along the Great West Coast cycle route, near a rugged coastline.

SOUTH ISLAND | NEW ZEALAND

Great West Coast Cycle: Christchurch to Queenstown

From $2,550 | 9 days

Two cyclers on a trail with mountains in the background

Pukaki lake reflecting the snow-capped Mt Cook, New Zealand’s South Island.

Cyclists on Tanbrae High Point

Waitaki valley in NZ’s South Island with braided rivers and vineyards, one of the areas through which the Alps to Ocean cycle trail passes.

Cycling group near Lake Pukaki near Mt Cook, New Zealand

Aerial view of a lake in the Southern Alps with a road near its shore, part of the Alps to Ocean cycling trail.

Glacial landscapes in UNESCO-protected Aori/Mt Cook National Park, NZ.

A Gothic Revival church in the city of Oamaru, New Zealand.

A group of cyclist in NZ winter

Cyclists in front of Lake Oahu Lodge

Cyclists in Oamaru

SOUTH ISLAND | NEW ZEALAND

Cycling the Alps to Ocean Trail in New Zealand

From $2,430 | 7 days

Cyclists on a path which is part of the iconic West Coast Wilderness Trail on the South Island in New Zealand

Dramatic coastline of the Paparaora National Park.

A lake in New Zealand with a backdrop of the Southern Alps.

Cyclists seen from above as they cross a switchback road immersed in greenery, in New Zealand.

Famous rock formation by the coast of New Zealand - Pancake rocks and blowholes near Punakaiki.

Cyclists riding along the coast line - West Coast of the south island.

Pororari river framed by dramatic cliffs, seen while riding the West Coast Wilderness Trail in New Zealand.

Scenery of New Zealand’s Southern Alps seen while on a TranzAlpine train ride.

Hokitika Gorge and its dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters, one of the highlights of cycling the West Coast Wilderness Trail.

Lake Mahinapua in New Zealand’s region of West Coast.

SOUTH ISLAND | NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Cycling: Wonders of the West Coast

From $1,640 | 5 days

Guided hike & bike tour in the Southern Alps

Tree emerging from the water in Lake Wanaka

Rob Roy glacier track

Lake Tekapo in New Zealand

Lake Ohau foreshore

Tasman Glacier under Mt. Cook

Hiker in the Hooker Valley

Lake Ohau is a hidden gem

Lake Wanaka and its resort town

Lake Wanaka on the South Island

Lower Hooker suspension bridge

Mt. Somers, New Zealand

Sealy Tarns steps

South Island, New Zealand mountains

Aoraki view, New Zealand

Church of the Good Shepherd on the South Island

Crown Range in Queenstown

Crown Range on the South Island

Hooker Valley and snow mountains

SOUTH ISLAND | NEW ZEALAND

Guided Hiking and Biking Tour in the Southern Alps

From $2,130 | 6 days

Hiking Tour of the South Island.

Crested penguins in Milford Sound.

The Milford Sound fjord in Fiordland National Park.

Highway through the Lindis Pass.

Diamond Lake and Lake Wanaka.

Maori appreciated the area known as Castle Hill or Kura Tawhiti.

Hikers walking over a suspension bridge on the South Island of New Zealand

South Island | New Zealand

Deluxe Hiking Tour of New Zealand’s South Island

From $4,870 | 10 days

Hiker on a peak of a mountain in New Zealand

View of the Milford Sound

Travelers in a traditional Maori Waka in New Zealand.

The picturesque fjord of Milford Sound

Highway at Lindis Pass to Central Otago.

Tourist hiking amongst landscape of the Southern Alps

A beautiful view of a lake in New Zealand

Mother seal and baby seal laying on a rock

South Island | New Zealand

Ultimate Hiking Tour of New Zealand’s South Island

From $3,620 | 15 days

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