This bike trip far exceeded our expectations. The trip was challenging in parts, exciting and ultimately rewarding at the end. Having e-bikes was a MUST and we were very grateful to use the excellent bikes we hired from the tour operator. Most importantly, our two guides, Ellie and Elder were so much fun, very caring, great cooks and Ellie a very skilled driver of the bus with trailer behind all the way. Nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail made the trip run like clockwork. Elder was so supportive as 'tail-end-Charlie' for the entire 300km and a joy to ride with. The variety of landscapes across such a small landmass made each new day's cycling a new adventure. From seeing snow-capped Mt, saturated turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki, towering cliff faces skirting Lake Ohau, a spectacular ride around Lake Benmore, to the joy of waves breaking on the Pacific Ocean at Oamaru and lots more. We indulged areas of the South Island not visible from travelling by road and biking made it possible.
Guy our tour guide was the best one I’ve ever had he was great, super knowledgeable and really good social fun joking with the group. Such a shame he is leaving big big miss
Amazing trip overall! So much activity and things to do, the guide was well knowlaged and took us to ask the good spots. The accommodation was OK, some places better than others though, but not too bad for hostels.