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SAMPLE THREE DAY ITINERARY
This one's for you if you're short on time but big on ambition! You'll have to cycle around 50 km a day (say 4.5 - 5 hours a day at the average cycling speed of 11 kph.) But won't bother you - because you're a machine!
If you start at Middlemarch:
Day 1: Middlemarch-Waipiata (52 km)
Day 2: Waipiata-Lauder (55 km)
Day 3: Lauder-Clyde (44 km)
If you start at Clyde:
Day 1: Clyde-Lauder (44 km)
Day 2: Lauder-Ranfurly (48 km)
Day 3: Ranfurly-Middlemarch (60 km)
Three day/two night options
BOLDLY BUDGET
(from $229 p/p)
- Rarely includes breakfast
- Shared bathroom
- Self catering available
BOUTIQUE AND BIJOU
(FROM $285 P/P)
- Includes continental breakfast
- En-suite or private bathroom
- Self catering may be available
- Priceless charm
- Facebook and Instagram worthy
BLISSFUL BLUE CHIP
(FROM $455 P/P)
- Includes generous breakfast
- En-suite or private bathroom
- Total luxury. Need we say more?
- Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat obligatory. You want everyone to know you stayed here (and what's more, you got here by bike!)
SAMPLE FOUR DAY ITINERARY
Four days means you'll travel at a more relaxed pace. You'll still be covering between 35 - 45 km's a day (say 4 - 4.5 hours cycling) but you'll have time to stop and explore along the way. Or just sit and be at one with the universe. Say ommm.
If you start at Clyde:
Day 1: Clyde-Omakau (37 km)
Day 2: Omakau-Wedderburn (41.5 km) or stay off the trail at Naseby
Day 3: Wedderburn-Hyde (46 km)
Day 4: Hyde-Middlemarch (27.5)
If you start at Middlemarch:
Day 1: Middlemarch-Hyde (27.5)
Day 2: Hyde-Ranfurly (32.5)
Day 3: Ranfurly-Lauder (48 km)
Day 4: Lauder-Clyde (44 km)
FOUR DAY/THREE NIGHT OPTIONS
BOLDLY BUDGET
(from $319 p/p)
- Rarely includes breakfast
- Shared bathroom
- Self catering available
BOUTIQUE AND BIJOU
(FROM $418 P/P)
- Includes continental breakfast
- En-suite or private bathroom
- Self catering may be available
- Priceless charm
- Facebook and Instagram worthy
BLISSFUL BLUE CHIP
(FROM $648 P/P)
- Includes generous breakfast
- En-suite or private bathroom
- Total luxury. Need we say more?
- Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat obligatory. You want everyone to know you stayed here (and what's more, you got here by bike!)
SAMPLE FIVE DAY ITINERARY
A five day (or more) trip means you're cycling around 2.5 - 3 hours each day. Perfect for those re-introducing their rears to a saddle, and for people who want to stop and smell the roses - or in this case, the wild thyme...
If you start at Middlemarch:
Day 1: Middlemarch-Hyde (27 km)
Day 2: Hyde-Waipiata (25 km)
Day 3: Waipiata-Oturehua (33 km)
Day 4: Oturehua-Omakau (29 km)
Day 5: Omakau-Clyde (37 km)
If you start at Clyde:
Day 1: Clyde-Omakau (37 km) Day 2: Omakau-Oturehua (29 km)
Day 3: Oturehua-Ranfurly (25 km)
Day 4: Ranfurly-Hyde (32 km)
Day 5: Hyde-Middlemarch (27 km)
Five DAY/four NIGHT OPTIONS
BOLDLY BUDGET
(from $429 p/p)
- Rarely includes breakfast
- Shared bathroom
- Self catering available
BOUTIQUE AND BIJOU
(FROM $537 P/P)
- Includes continental breakfast
- En-suite or Private bathroom
- Self catering may be available
- Priceless charm
- Facebook and Instagram worthy
BLISSFUL BLUE CHIP
(FROM $900 P/P)
- Includes generous breakfast
- En-suite or private bathroom
- Total luxury. Need we say more?
- Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat obligatory. You want everyone to know you stayed here (and what's more, you got here by bike!)
All prices based on double or twin share. Your final price depends on where you stay, your room configurations, transport to and from the trail, daily bag transfers and off-trail activities. Keep in mind that that on a three day trip, getting to and from the trail on your start or end dates may cut into your riding time...