Wanaka is arguably the best and most scenic mountain biking destination in New Zealand. Experience the adrenalin rush, the wind in your face, down N.Z.'s highest mountain biking tracks.

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 West Wanaka/Mt Alta
West Wanaka/Mt Alta
Access just pass Glendhu Bay this intermediate/easy ride is a must for visitors to Wanaka. The trail is exposed to the weather so make sure to be prepared.
Sit back and relax aboard the mountain bike shuttle while we "race to the sky" via the Cardrona Valley. This is true mountain biking on the Pisa Range offering fantastic panoramic scenery, over 20km of downhill riding!
Return to the Lodge, afternoon free to relax or we suggest an easy ride around the Lake to the Rippon vineyard.

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:
Nov 09 - Apr 10: $795 per person ($600 single supplement)
Price includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights, breakfast & canapes daily, 2 picnic lunches, transportation & guide on day rides.
All prices expressed in NZ$.

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