Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
A Typical Day
Here's a flavour of a 'typical' day with Cycle Turismo. Of course, every day is different and will bring something new.
| 8am | Gourmet breakfast, continental or cooked. We’ve instructed the chefs to prepare delicious energy booster breakfasts to fuel you through the day |
| 9:30am -10:00am | (If required) Quick drive to start of the ride |
| 10:00am – 12:00 noon | Daily ride of between 40 and 60 km’s (1 ½ to 2 ½ hour ride) on flat to hilly terrain |
| 12:00noon -1:30pm | Group lunch at award-winning restaurant or winery |
| 1:30pm – 2:00pm | Drive/ride back to accommodation |
| 2:00pm | Return to accommodation for afternoon activities. Activities may include sight-seeing, spa/massage treatments, other sporting activities (golf, water sports, etc), wine tasting, or simply lounging by the pool. The afternoon is your free time.** |
| 3:00pm | Optional: The Cycle Turismo team will go for a 2 hour ride. Feel free to join us if you haven’t had enough riding already today |
| 7:00pm | Evening meal*** |
Notes:
* During transition days, we may drive for longer before starting our daily ride, and finish the ride with a late lunch before making our way to your accommodation for the night.
** Either the Cycle Turismo team or the accommodation provider can recommend activities and sight seeing options. Contact us for ideas and transportation options.
*** Six evening dinners are included in the Classic NZ Wine Trail Tour package. Meals include at least three courses and limited wine.
Tour Map
- Learn the origins of wine making in New Zealand with a guided tour of a Winery and Wine Museum
- Learn Maori myths and legends.
- Taste “the world’s best sauvignon blanc”.
- Explore Wellington harbour and the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by boat and bicycle.
- Sample wines with a local wine-maker; share their passion and understand their philosophy.
| Type of Tour | Road |
| Trip Length | 11 days |
| Total Distance | 533 km’s (333 miles) |
| Daily Average | 48 km’s (30 miles) |
| Terrain | Combination of flat and hills |
| Start | Napier |
| End | Blenheim* |
| Includes |
Winery and wine museum tour |
| Meals included: |
9 Breakfasts All lunch and evening meals include 3 (or more) courses and include wine |
| Trip Price | $7,999 NZD (incl GST) |
| Single Supplement | $3,999 NZD (incl GST) |
| Private Tour | Add 30% |
| Tour Start Dates |
6th - 16th Jan 2013 3rd - 13th Feb 2013 17th - 27th Feb 2013 3rd - 13th Mar 2013 |
| Trip Price | $7,999 NZD |
| Single Supplement | $3,999 NZD |
| Private Tour | Add 30% |
Prices include all sales taxes (GST)
To book this tour on an exclusive basis for you or your group, add 30% to overall tour cost. Click here for more information: Private Tours
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