REVIEWS
The bikes, the scenery and the accommodation and food exceeded my expectations. 

I have done very little mountain bike riding and was even a little apprehensive about it. As it turned out, I loved the bikes and my confidence on them soared. I could have taken my bike home with me!
Brenda Clemens, 
Australia
The food was exceptional. All the accommodation was first class, and the different types added to the experience. 

Each day was an adventure and I cannot think of any aspect that I could possibly recommend a change.


John Castalanelli, 
Australia
This was a wonderfully well balanced trip. I had read a few reviews so my expectations were high, I was still very impressed with the planning and thought that went into the trip. The food was outstanding, all the accomodation was spotless and comfortable.The Tour Leaders were nothing short of exceptional.

Bill Jones, 
New Zealand
I loved that everyone had the option of following their choices to ride through their challenges, or not, without judgement or pressure.



Bubble Ottway, 
Auckand, New Zealand
Totally amazed by the food. Can’t give a top choice as each night was special and different. Breakfasts, lunches and snacks all superb. 



Bridget Oregan, 
Christchurch, New Zealand
Big thanks to you for a great trip and especially to the guide who with his sound knowledge and advice I was able to cycle a good chunk of the track despite not being able to walk! Thanks so much we really had a great time. Everything was good, keep doing what you are already doing well 🙂
Karen & Geoff Hind
New Zealand
Enjoyed every day and thought the guides and accommodation were very good. The tour was much better than I thought. Food was very good and I thought the tour was well balanced but particularly enjoyed unique accommodations where food was provided on site.
Gordon Roberts, 
Australia
Our guide, Ian, is a genuinely enthusiastic outdoor ambassador for the spectacular beauty of South Island. He is the consummate professional, friendly and attentive, prioritising attention to detail and ensuring the highest quality experience in all aspects of the trip. 




Chris Tucker,
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
My favourite parts of the trip? Impossible to answer, so many wonderful aspects to the experience. Wineries were enjoyable, distances each day were manageable, bikes were excellent, food and accommodation were exceptional.
Carol White, 
New Zealand
I loved your selection of interesting and sometimes spectacular accommodation and eating locations. You adapted according to changing weather and cyclist abilities with quiet grace and thought for the group.
Gail Mennie,
Australia
The cycle tour was better than my expectations. Honestly I can’t think of anything you could do better.


Joy Bolton,
Perth, Australia
Every dietary need was offered…absolutely wonderful food.



Dale Galbraith, 
Calgary, Canada
I didn’t expect so many extras to be included plus the freedom to order any meal off the menu at the evening restaurants. The food was exceptional. All the accommodation was first class, and the different types added to the experience. Each day was an adventure and I cannot think of any aspect that I could possibly recommend a change.

Chris Castalanelli,
Australia
Lunches were perfect – sandwiches, make your own and plenty of choices. Healthy – good balance. Breakfast was excellent – the cooked breakfasts were a great ‘base’ for a day’s biking. Evening meals were good to amazing.



Adrienne Roberts, 
Auckland, New Zealand
Every meal we had, without exception was excellent… the best breakfasts, the lunches were always in the most perfect spots, dinners … well YUM! Great variety, tasty fresh ingredients … nice.




Donna Hudgeon, 
Panama
Accommodation exceeded my expectations, especially the last night which just blew my mind.


Wayne Palmer,
Auckland, New Zealand
…riding in the middle of nowhere was a beautiful experience … Thank you for making our honeymoon a truly amazing experience. We loved every day of it and did not want it to end. We will be back!
Sophie Payne,
VIC Australia
How would I rate the cycle tour? It exceeded expectations. We were very well supported with excellent guides who were Very attentive and co-operative. Accommodation exceeded expectations.
John Estelle,
New Zealand
All accommodation was very good. All food was excellent. The meals/breakfasts were great. Meals out delicious. Also liked the fact that when we ate out we could have what we liked without restrictions. We suggested it could be marketed as a gourmet tour!
Sandra Lawrie,
Australia
The guide’s explanations and information added to the enjoyment of the ride. It was great when we had a guide to support the slower cyclist so that the rest could go at their own pace.


Neil Andrew,
Auckland, New Zealand
The accommodation and food was excellent, much better than anticipated in comparison with previous rides.




Karen & Tom Wallace,
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
I’ve been on lots of guided tours all around the world incl TDF, Vietnam, Greece, Turkey, UK and you have surpassed everything I have experienced in the past.


Pat Hope,
Australia
Professional ,informative & well organised tour still adding a personal touch making the trip a memorable one. Ability to adapt to any situation maintaining group dynamics and moral. Well done an outstanding team!

Janine Gifford,
Australia
Thank you so much for the wonderful trip we have had and the photo – was just the ”icing on the cake!”



Glenis Radcliffe,
Auckland, New Zealand
Food was fantastic and better than we expected. Thoroughly enjoyed the variety of accommodation.


Peter & Marg Milne,
Tasmania
You guys are awesome. Thanks again for a wonderful experience…we appreciate all of the things you guys did to make this pretty special.

Stuart Kingsbery ,
Colorado, USA
Your guides were excellent, couldn’t have asked for anything better. Loved everything about the trip. Wonderful value for money. My thanks to you all.

Mary Neale,
Australia
Fantastic attention to detail. Different experience/adventure every day. I have dietary restrictions which are a pain in the neck. This was handled brilliantly and without fuss. Very authentic Kiwi experience.
Richard Beedie
New Zealand
We managed to bike almost 200kms and still come home a bit heavier! So nice to have healthy fresh food, good coffee and a different dinner experience each night. Food was fantastic!

Mark Payne,
 VIC, Australia
I could not fault (the guide’s) commitment, energy, knowledge, good humor and patience and evenhandedness and attention to each individual. I would imagine that we all felt absolutely attended to, as I did.

A. Roberts,
New Zealand
It got me off my devices and into a beautiful place in the world. Everything was taken care of, I could take my time getting better at riding no handed. I was expecting something that was annoying and bothersome but it was great. The company made it even better. A wide variety of choices, my only complaint is that the choc chip cookies didn’t last long enough! How would I rate the tour? Wonderful. Perfect. Amazing. (The Tour Leaders) were wonderful and very pleasant to be around.
Ben,
Australia
Superb tour, was much more than we expected. The food was A1, especially the salmon served to us the first night, cooked by the guys. The only fault was too much nibbles, especially at the end of the day before dinner. All great, loved the different type we stayed at each night, first class, loved all the stories they told and their knowledge of the areas. Good service overall. Loved it all, thanks especially to (the Tour Leaders) – they were the greatest.

Shirley McCormack,
 New Zealand
The Tour Leaders were excellent guides and companions, appreciated that they joined us in all the social activities. The accommodation was great – enjoyed the variety – the last night was fantastic – a fitting end to a great week. The bikes were excellent – gears easy to use and the seat comfortable. Loved the rides around the lakes, the food and accommodation. The tour is excellent.


Jenny,
Australia
NON-RIDER. I didn’t actually ride, I was worried about the comfort of the bus but it was great. Excellent food and most of it was New Zealand made which was great. Loved the exclusive accommodations. Very nice. (The guides were) very informative and were very knowledgeable. I felt very safe being driven around by them. Bus very comfortable and plenty of room.
Brenda Roberts,
Australia
The whole trip was fantastic and I especially enjoyed the mountain bike tracks around the edges of the lakes. We had the best time and we were very lucky to spend time in such a spectacular environment.



Hayley Pyle,
 N. Harbour, New Zealand
Everything was so well organised that it was often not obvious the effort that was being made by the Tour Leaders to make everything cone together smoothly. Definitely exceeded expectations.




Sandra Collin,
Australia
Clearly the (Tour Leaders) were driven by meeting our needs. The fixing of the shower head at father teds was a classic example. Great scenery helps along with superb weather, good gear, good routes, good food, good accomodation and a personal approach to our every need. I’m busy, my wife organised this I “turned up” no expectations of what the cycle trip would deliver. Got focussed when we got started and think it represented value for money. Exceeded my expectations.
Andrew MacPherson, 
New Zealand
The tour was first class. Way better than I expected. They (the guides) were very professional and yet personnal. Their knowledge of the area and history was invaluable. I could not suggest anything better. Surpassed my expectations. My favourite aspects of the tour? The little things the guides did for our group to please, like limoncello drinks, reversing the stage from Kurow to Duntroon and suggesting my wife travel in the van over the hill area from Omarama to Kurow. The patience they showed was much appreciated. Plenty of praise for the attention to detail.
Robin Marriner, 
New Zealand
Excellent variety of accommodation, and some really unique options. Burnside Homestead is a remarkable facility, like staying in a living museum! Nothing to much trouble (from the Tour Leaders), always looking for ways to make the trip more enjoyable. I thought my Kona bike was excellent. The bike is a real quality bike, and there is no reason to go to trouble of bringing your own bike.




Jeremy Leach,
Australia
Hospitality spot on and the weather issue was professionally managed. I would recommend it to friends and like to do another cycle trip with you in another part of the south island in the future.
Don Stewart
Superb experience Carol and I have had a wonderful time. The tour was excellent. Food was brilliant. Would love to do it again and will recommend you Guys to everyone.

Ian & Carol Jordan
5 out of 5. Honestly can’t think of a single thing that could be improved on.



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