We’ll start of our next ride along another section of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. This trail offers contrasting cycling along water races, tramways and railway lines and through dense, lush rainforest. Beginning in Kumara, passing by the Kapitea Reservoir, we’ll head inland towards the Great Southern Divide and the raging Arahura River.

We’ll find a nice spot for a picnic lunch before continuing along the trail back towards the Tasman Sea and Lake Kaniere. The bike ride today will get your heart pumping and your excitement levels rising, in anticipation of all the trails you’re soon to experience.

Later we’ll carry on down to Franz Josef, nestled in the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, where we’ll stay for the next couple of nights.

Accommodation:

Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: Options:

Old Christchurch Road: 10.6 miles (17 kilometers)
Milltown: 22 miles (35.4 kilometers)

Elevation Gain/Loss: Up to 1,220 feet (372 meters) ascent, 650 feet (198 meters) descent
Notes: Today’s ride is hilly, characterized by frequent and steeper inclines. Vehicle support is available at the 22-mile (36-kilometer) point in Milltown.

New Zealand Biking Adventure Departure Dates