New Zealand women’s bike packing trip

This trip is for adventurous women looking to ride through some of the most iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes in all of Aotearoa. Over 10 days, we’ll bike from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via a series of New Zealand’s most legendary cycle trails, starting with a ferry across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak station, and riding across the Around the Mountains Trail, Bannockburn to Clyde Trail, the Otago Central Rail Trail, and finally the stunning Alps 2 Ocean Trail.

Expect a mix of quiet gravel tracks, remote backcountry campgrounds, hot springs, mountain passes, and wild lake views, all shared with a supportive group of like-minded women.

This ride is designed for women who:

• Have some experience with long-distance cycling, and can confidently ride 50–85 km per day, with up to 1000 m elevation gain on certain days.

• Are curious about bike packing, but perhaps haven’t tried it before and would love a safe, supportive environment to begin.

• Are experienced bike packers looking for a community-focused journey through New Zealand, without the hassle of planning logistics.

• Are comfortable camping most nights & can go a few days without access to a shower, but plenty of lakes and rivers along the way.

New Zealand Bike Packing Trip

Dates: November 22nd - December 4th 2025

Start/End: Queenstown, NZ

700 KM / 5700 M+/ 12 days/ Women Led

Included:

  • 12 nights accommodation: 10 campsites & 2 hotel/lodge

  • 11 Breakfast, 11 Lunches, 11 Dinners (we cook together, trail-side style or camp-side meals, with occasional shared restaurant meals)

  • Ferry to Walter Peak Station

  • Shuttle transportation x2

  • Tekapo Springs Entry

Not Included:

  • Personal Bike

  • Bike packing bags

  • Camping gear

  • Travel Insurance

  • Snacks & Coffee stops

Includes all listed above. A full packing list, route map, and gear checklist will be provided upon booking.

Price: $2900 NZD

Route Highlights

• 🚴‍♀️ Ferry to Walter Peak across Lake Wakatipu

• 🌿 The stunning Mavora Lakes & Around the Mountains Trail

• 🍷 Bannockburn vineyards and heritage gold mining trails

• 🚂 The iconic Otago Central Rail Trail

• 🏔️ Scenic riding on the Alps to Ocean Trail

• 💦 Finish with a soak at Tekapo Springs

This trip is designed to take all the stress and planning out of your bike packing dream, so you can focus on the adventure and the sisterhood. You’ll carry your own gear, but all route logistics and meals are organized. Each day we’ll ride as a crew supporting each other, sharing stories, and celebrating our strength.

Food & Meals

All meals are included — and by that, we mean:

• Camp-style breakfasts like oats, fruit, and coffee

• DIY picnic lunches (we’ll pull over for scenic snack stops)

• Group dinners cooked together in camp kitchens or roadside cookouts

• Some nights we’ll eat out or grab takeaway (included)

We’ll plan and prep meals as a group, keeping it fun and flexible. All dietary needs can be catered for.

Itinerary

While we have a tentative day-by-day route, we embrace flexibility. Weather, road conditions, or group vibe may shift our plans slightly — but every decision will be made with safety and experience in mind.

If you’d like a detailed sample itinerary, you’re welcome to request a PDF overview once you’ve submitted your expression of interest.

Ready to Ride With Us?

This is more than just a bike trip, it’s an adventure into your own strength and sisterhood. Whether it’s your first time bike packing or your fifteenth, this route is designed to inspire.

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