WANAKA BIKING PACKAGES

Experience some of the most scenic mountain biking in New Zealand plus comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation at Minaret Lodge Lake Wanaka. Bike rides can be accompanied by a guide or independent.  

4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1 Arrive Wanaka

Arrive at Minaret Lodge and check in. Mid afternoon, commence a bike ride from the Lodge to the lake and around to Bremner Bay, a picturesque spot popular for swimming. Bike along the lakeshore on the Beacon Point Walk, passing some of Wanaka's finest homes to Penrith Beach with great views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Continue along the Outlet Track to where the Clutha River commences its journey to the coast. Follow the magnificent and pristine Clutha River to Albertown, then return through to Wanaka and the Lodge (duration 1.5 hours)

Day 2 Wanaka - Glendhu Bay

We drive to Glendhu Bay to commence our ride which takes us along the lakefront around Damper Bay . Stunning scenery , some gentle- challenging climbs . Bike past Waterfall Creek and Rippon Vineyard around the lake to Wanaka . Duration 2 hours.

This afternoon commence the Clutha River Track from Albertown . The track starts at Albert Town Bridge and winds along the Clutha River/Mata-Au to historic Reko's Point Conservation Area. A trackside feature is the network of century-old gold mining workings.The trail ends at the historic Luggate Pub , time for refreshments before we collect you and return to the lodge.

Duration 2 hours
Distance: 35km
Grade: Average, some steep gradients in places

Day 3 Mt Aspiring or Hawea Dingleburn

A choice of rides today. Either drive into Mt Aspiring National Park and take a 3-4 hour ride to the Mt Aspiring Hut -breathtaking scenery. Or drive to the eastern shores of Lake Hawea and enjoy a spectacular ride around the cliffs to Dingleburn station.

Day 4 Depart Wanaka

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the Lodge, check out later this morning.

Price:

Apr 15- Oct 15 : $795 per person ($600 single supplement)

Nov 15- Mar 16 : $895 per person ($650 single supplement)

Apr 16-Oct 16 : $850 per person($ 625single room supplement 

Nov 16-Mar 17 $950 per person ( $700 single supplement )

Package Price includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights at Minaret Lodge, breakfast & canapes daily, 2 picnic lunches, transportation & guide on day rides.
All prices expressed in NZ$.