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The Ride & Seek agency announces its first foray into the Southern Hemisphere with the only cycling tour on the market crossing New Zealand’s North and South Islands.
Source: Press Release
True to the company’s pioneering Luxpedition format, the 24-day, 2000+ km Māori New Zealand Cycling Adventure tour takes cycling travelers on a daring expedition from Auckland to Queenstown, through the thermal wonderland of Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, a land of volcanoes made famous by the Lord of the Rings, along pristine coastlines and the stunning Southern Alps.
Participants will end each day in hand-picked hotels and lodges with ample opportunities to sample New Zealand’s renowned wines, fresh seafood, and unique coffee culture. Divided into two stages, from Auckland to Wellington and from Wellington to Queenstown, the tour is scheduled from February 6 to March 1, 2021, and starts at €5265 for one stage.
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“This unique cycling tour in New Zealand follows the journey of a fascinating and inspiring people who crossed the ocean 700 years ago to arrive on the North Island,” says Ride & Seek founder, Dylan Reynolds. “As their newly formed settlements grew, the Māori traveled south through the land of volcanoes, geysers, and geothermal pools, which participants will be able to discover by bike on this epic adventure.”
New Zealand offers remarkable biodiversity comparable to that of the Galapagos Islands. The unique character of the flora and fauna, landscapes rich in contrasts, and a rich culture make this new tour an ideal 10th edition for Ride & Seek’s Epic Adventure list. With a population of only 5 million inhabitants and a geographical area similar to that of the United Kingdom, this new itinerary truly explores the road less traveled.
Tour highlights include:
- Cycling along the rolling coastline of Queen Charlotte Sound.
- Exploring the geothermal wonderland around Rotorua with its bubbling mud geysers.
- Crossing the land of volcanoes made famous by the Lord of the Rings films.
- Transport from the North Island across the Cook Strait to the South Island.
- Discovering Māori culture and its fascinating history rich in song and dance.
- Discovering snow-capped peaks, glacial valleys, waterfalls, and rugged coastline.
- Riding on Mount Ruapehu, an active volcano.
- Passing through Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki, a premier nature lodge offering a natural paradise of ancient rainforests, pristine lakes, and rugged beaches.
- Tasting New Zealand’s remarkable wines.
- Discovering many World Heritage National Parks.
About Ride & Seek: It is an agency specializing in adventure cycling offering unique historical itineraries with quality accommodation, fine dining, and cultural immersion. On the tours, cyclists can not only see and ride some of Europe’s greatest roads but also visit some of the most spectacular sites. Providing cultural insight into the areas visited, both historically and gastronomically, is at the heart of the company’s activities. https://rideandseek.com
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