From Culverton we drive east and into the Lowery Peaks for a gentle downhill on quiet roads before driving and cycling out to Cheviot. A further ride from the top of the Hundalee range down to the coast provides a final gentle ride to Kaikoura. Optional early whale watching before departing up the coast with a cycle section along the Pacific coastline. We then drive to the first of the three wineries in the famous Blenheim region, famous for its Chardonnays. Mid afternoon we cycle the last section of the Queen Charlotte Sound walkway before driving and cycling onto our private lodge near Pelorus Bridge.
Late afternoon walks and swimming.
Early morning cycling from Pelorus through the Rai valley and then a drive to the top of Whangamoa Saddle. An awesome downhill section takes into Nelson and lunch in the grounds of Hogland Glass Factory, before a late afternoon cycle into St Arnaud and our historic accommodation on the edge of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Nestled amidst the bushclad mountains, this is a special day as we explore by bike the many quiet backroads into Murchison. In the morning we cycle the seldom visited Maruia saddle road which gently winds its way up and down through the beech forest and its canopy. We then drive to Springs Junction for our last ride, to Maruia Springs, where we enjoy a hot pool amongst the bushclad mountains.