Adventure South New Zealand Bicycle Tours, Hiking Vacations & Adventure Travel New Zealand

"Great Cycle Tours since 1992"

Adventure South operates a range of guided cycling, hiking and multi-adventure holidays to suit all levels of fitness. Our itineraries explore New Zealand’s scenic South Island and the cultural North Island. Small Groups, Great Guides, Superb Holidays ...

Our cycle tours are designed to cater for all abilities: from the experienced and very fit, whose need is for challenging days, to the first time cyclist who is looking for exercise, great scenery and comfortable riding. Click on the tour below that interests you.
Cycle and Ride
Cycle from Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean via the dramatic Mackenzie Basin, the Tekapo Canals and the Waitaki Valley. Experience the majesty of Mt Cook and more in this NEW 5 day itinerary in a Christchurch to Christchurch loop.
Cycle and Ride
From handle bar level explore Northern Canterbury, New Zealand's largest high country farm and the Marlborough district. This NEW cycle tour contrasts two scenic wine regions with the stark & surreal landscapes of the remote Molesworth Station, as well as visiting a traditional family run sheep station and the marine wildlife capital of Kaikoura. Cycling distance - up to 110kms/68 miles.
Cycle and Ride
A fully lodged journey, which takes you through the beautiful, South Island lakes and high country. From Christchurch to Queenstown and onto Milford Sound.
Cycle and Ride
From Canterbury and the Southern Alps to Queenstown by bike. This NEW 6 day adventure explores the vast and beautiful Mackenzie Basin made up of huge glacial lakes and snowcapped mountains. This is the first half of the Milford Wilderness cycle tour.
Cycle and Ride
Start your adventure from Queenstown on this NEW 5 day itinerary as we cycle one of New Zealand's most scenic destinations - Milford Sound. Take in the highlights of Queenstown, Te Anau and Milford Sound. This is the second half of the Milford Wilderness Cycle Tour.
Cycle and Ride
Travel from spectacular Queenstown to the garden city of Christchurch and experience famous West Coast hospitality, high snow topped mountains, glaciers and awesome rainforests as you enjoy one of the world's top five cycling journeys.
Cycle and Ride
Crisscross the scenic Northern region of the South Island by bike. Great wines, coastal roads, native forests and spectacular mountain lakes. From whale watching to hot pools, this is seven days not to be missed.
Combination Cycle Trips
For those who are looking for the chance to explore the best of the South Island in a single trip, we have scheduled a series of departures, which link various cycle tours to form a series of longer trips.
Cycle and Ride
A combination of the Marlborough & West Coast Cycle, the Milford Wilderness and the West Coast & Glaciers Cycle, includes the accommodation in Queenstown and Christchurch between tours. (NB - this combination can start with any of the three trips)
Cycle and Ride
A combination of the Marlborough & West Coast Cycle and the Milford Wilderness, includes two nights extra accommodation in Christchurch between tours.
Cycle and Ride
Explore both sides of the Southern Alps, this tour combines the Milford Wilderness and the West Coast & Glaciers Cycle, with a three-night interlude in Queenstown.
Cycle and Ride
A combination of the West Coast & Glaciers Cycle and the Marlborough & West Coast Cycle. Glaciers and Wineries includes two nights accommodation in Christchurch.
Customise your own group cycling itinerary and departure dates!
If you have a special trip or a departure in mind for your favourite group of friends, discuss your needs with us! Many groups have had their trips customised, often to include some special components such as sea kayaking on the West Coast lakes or in the Abel Tasman National Park. Our speciality is having the knowledge and experience to create great itineraries, and providing the toys to make them great fun.