The island of Tasmania is wonderful biking country one of cycling's best kept secrets, with fabulous beaches and magnificent mountains, fine wines and gourmet cuisine, lush rainforests and historic cities. This tour visits four National Parks where you'll enjoy close encounters with unique Australian wildlife. Learn about Australia's colonial history and stay at the very best lodges in this island state.
Nov 28, 2007
Jan 14; Feb 18, 2008
16 days; $5955 (AUD); inn to inn Run by: New Zealand Pedaltours
A tour through the spectacular scenery of Bali. Pedaling past emerald rice fields and ancient temples, around volcanic lakes and past black sand beaches. Explore historic Ubud and experience traditional villages. Cycle relaxing coastal roads, along side deep lakes and roll up to spectacular views and ornate temples atop the high volcanoes. Delightful accommodation and spectacular landscapes.
The Southern Grand tour starts in Picton with a magical ride around the Marlborough Sounds coastline, to Nelson Lakes National Park, and then it's down spectacular Buller Gorge to the wild West Coast. Pedal over Haast Pass and down to Wanaka and Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. This tour can also be taken in two parts - The Nelson Lakes 7 days and the West Coast 10 days.
Nov 22, 2007
Jan 7; Feb 29, 2008
16 days; $5995 (NZD); inn to inn Run by: New Zealand Pedaltours
The North Island tour offer a great diversity of scenic beauty and interest, ranging from wonderful coastal biking to the volcanic plateau, forests and lakes on the Highlights tour. Staring in the Coromandel, a cycling gem in one of New Zealand's most breathtaking locations pedal south to farmland , lakes, forests and the magnificent volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. Stay on a sheep farm (meet some of New Zealand's 45 million sheep) and visit the world famous Waitomo Caves for a magical glow-worm display.
Dec 2, 2007
Feb 10, 2008
15 days; $5550 (NZD); inn to inn Run by: New Zealand Pedaltours
New Zealand was among the last places on earth to be settled by humans, and today it retains a pristine beauty hard to find anywhere else. This tour takes place on the South Island where you'll see everything from alpine peaks with wide glacial valleys to lush green pastures and isolated beaches. This is where the beautiful landscapes in Lord of the Rings were filmed. Add friendly Kiwi hospitality, some flare from the Wild West's gold mining days, and European style cuisine - and you've got a great tour.
Nov 12; Dec 16, 2007
Jan 31, 2008
15 days; $5995 (NZD); inn to inn Run by: New Zealand Pedaltours
Join us for a grand voyage through the fabled isles of ancient Polynesia, traveling by sailing ship and exploring the sights and sounds of each island by bicycle. Visit the quiet, out of the way islands of Tahaa, Raiatea and Hauhine. Explore the fabled paradises of Moorea and Bora Bora. Enjoy deluxe accommodations and fine dining aboard a four masted clipper ship sailing through the turquoise Pacific waters.
Apr 12; Oct 11, 2008
9 days; $3350 (USD); cruiseship Run by: Pedalers Pub & Grille
