3 Week Trip Itinary

Day 1

Meet the team in Queenstown (at a prearranged location). We kick start the tour with a Gondola ride above Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Once at the top we descend 300m down one of the best voted tracks in the country. We spend the evening in Queenstown.

Day 2

We get to ride New Zealand's newest freestyle park at Dirt Park NZ. The park is loaded with a mixture of timber structures, dirt jumps, massive berms and a purpose built 5 km DH track. We lodge at the park at 1500m+.

Day 3

Its heli-bike day! Enjoy a high alpine heli-biking expereince with stunning views. The scenery of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountains tops off this ride. We also head to another location where you will find the latest and greatest in freestyle features in a local forrest near Wanaka. Stay in Wanaka.

Day 4

We shuttle purpose built down hill tracks in Clyde. This is an amazing expeirnce with the views of Lake Dunstan and the surrounding landscape breath taking. Staying in Alexandra.

Day 5

Alexandra has terrain like no other and sometimes there is no trail at all! We will ride a great 2-3 hr freeride trail followed by a option dirt jump session at the bottom of the valley. We make our way to Naseby after a big days riding.

Day 6

There is a web of trails in Naseby that are great for freeriding. This place has become popular once screening on the Canadain TV series ‘Drop In’. Make our way to Dunedin where we will spend the evening.

Day 7

Ride the purpose built DH track in Dunedin that was used for the 2006 Nationals. This trail is surprisingly close to Dunedin and it over looks the city. It’s perfect for shuttles. Stay in Dunedin.

Day 8

Take a break and relax with some surfing lessons (optional). We make our way up the coast where we will spend the night in Oamaru.

Day 9

Enjoy real coastal riding in a pine forrest in Oamaru. These trail are located at the 'Cape' which over looks the towns harbour with panoramic views of the ocean and distant mountain ranges. Staying in Christchurch.

Day 10

With the assistance of a local professional mountain bike guide we will ride amazing freeride trails over looking Christchurch. Stay in Christchurch.

Day 11

Because there is such an abundance of signal trails here we will spend another day riding in Christchurch. These forrest and open trails overlook the city and Antarctic Ocean. Stay here for another night.

Day 12

Hamner is an amazing place to ride or a wonderful location to kick back in the natural hot springs. Stay in Hamner.

Day 13

We ferry across the Cook Straight to the North Island as a whole new abundance of trail awaits you. Spending the evening in the Capital.

Day 14

Wellington has variety of trails that can be shuttled.And makes for a great day on or off your bike.

Day 15

Levin has great forrest DH trails

Day 16

There is plenty of trails in the Hawkes Bay. Even ride a freeride trail that was built by one of your guides!

Day 17

Taupo is a popular tourist destination. This is a good spot to have some free time with many adventure actives and stunning views of Lake Taupo and surrounding forests.

Day 18

Today there is a heli biking option. Again the stunning scenery will make this adventure one to remember

Day 19

Rotorua was the host of the 2006 World Mountain Biking Championships. The forest trails are a must do for any mountain biking visitor to New Zealand. We actually start the day with a native greeting which is a performance to remember.

Day 20

Castle Rock is a popular mountain bike park located just outside Auckland. There is great slope style terrain and freeride trails. Spend the evening lodging at the park

Day 21

Its up to Auckland for a relaxing day in the countries largest city. And a shuttle to the air port if needed.

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