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Your bike trail ‘Around the Mountains’ won’t be complete without a steamship journey on the TSS Earnslaw. An iconic Queenstown experience, this vintage vessel plays an integral role in the town’s history and will drop you right at Walter Peak High Country Farm. To make your experience go the extra mile, you can upgrade your […]

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Real NZ – Walter Peak dining via the Spirit of Queenstown (new in 2024)
Real NZ – Walter Peak dining via the Spirit of Queenstown (new in 2024)

Take our fastest Lake Whakatipu vessel across to Walter Peak High Country Farm.  Onboard the modern catamaran, The Spirit of Queenstown, you can soak in the surrounding lake and mountain scenes as you make your way across the clear blue lake.  With an onboard bar and cafe, grab a refreshment before disembarking for your biking […]

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Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park offers comfortable and spacious self-contained motel units, ensuite log cabins, standard cabins and caravans with RV/tent sites. Cars/Caravans/RV’s/tents can be left on site for no charge if guests stay the night before and after (2 nights) they have completed the cycle trail. Fresh linen and towels are provided for you […]

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Real NZ – Walter Peak Farm Tour
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Mataura Lodge Athol
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Map

A detailed look at the trail and all of the stops along the way.

Planning

Find everything you need for your adventure along the trail.

Supplies

There are several stops along the way for supplies.

Accommodation

From camping to motel to luxury stays, find all you need here.

Camping

Prepare to pitch your tent amidst picturesque campsites.

Eat and drink

The fuel to keep you pedalling, we’ve got it covered.

Bike hire

The most important piece of equipment, hire available here.

Things to do

There is plenty to explore off the proverbial beaten track.

Tour operators

We partner with the best of the best and have everything covered.

Transport providers

Assistance with getting yourself from one point to another.