Aoraki/Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Gravel

The tour is 7 days long with all 7 days being cycling days.

To determine the grade of a particular adventure the tour operator considers a number of factors. These include the condition of the terrain, the altitude, the amount of climbing, the types of roads and the length of the trip.

The Aoraki/Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Gravel is graded moderate. You will need to be a competent rider on sealed and gravel roads, with stamina and a good level of fitness. There are also some sections of easy to intermediate off-road cycle trail, suitable for a gravel bike. You should be able to cycle comfortably for 4-6 hours or around 80km/50miles per day, day after day. There are some long undulating and hilly sections. You should be confident riding on rural roads alongside some traffic which can be traveling at speed. This tour is not for beginners. The tour is fully supported and if at any stage you feel like having a rest from cycling you will be able to ride in the support vehicle.

The guides are one of the biggest assets of the tour operator and they have pride for their level of quality and high standards. Once the trip reaches 8 people,  two expert guides will join to maximise your enjoyment and overall experience. You’ll know you’re in safe hands as all of the guides are certified in first aid and CPR and many of them are trained bike mechanics. They come from all walks of life but the guides have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you.