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Cycle Trail Partners

Helping give back to the trails


Did you know that every time you travel with Adventure South NZ you are helping us give back to the trails and communities we travel through?

Since we began operating our guided cycling and hiking tours in 1992, it has always been our focus to help sustain and promote trail development. To help us achieve this, we have become affiliated with a number of Cycle Trail trusts and tourism organisations within New Zealand.

 Great Rides National Partner | <i>NZ Great Rides</i>               
The New Zealand Cycle Trail | Official Partner

The New Zealand Cycle Trail is a national project to build a world-class network of cycle trails. Adventure South is an official partner, supporting all the great work NZ Cycle Trails do to build, create and encourage cycling on our fantastic cycle trails.
              

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail | Official Partner

 “A vote of thanks to Adventure South. As an official Concession Partner, your financial support to the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail contributes to the Trail’s ongoing sustainability and success. Your support allows us to further enhance the A2O profile via the Trail’s official website, maps, brochures and social media connections - informing, engaging and promoting to the Trail’s many visitors and potential visitors from New Zealand and around the world. “

- Rob Miller, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Specialist, Tourism Waitaki”
     

Otago Central Rail Trail | Official Partner

Adventure South NZ is an Official Partner of the Otago Central Rail Trail. We work with the trail trust and other partners to build the profile of the Otago Central Rail Trail, increase turnover for businesses and provide benefits and jobs to local communities. We regularly attend Official Partner meetings.



        

West Coast Wilderness Trail | Official Partner

"Adventure South NZ is an Official Partner of the West Coast Wilderness Trail. The company plays an active role in supporting the Wilderness Trail Trust in management of the trail, attending our annual forum and inputting into trail initiatives. Importantly also, they make a voluntary contribution of $10 per rider per day to financially support our trust and the work we undertake in managing the trail."

- Jackie Gurden, West Coast Wilderness Trail Trust Manager
      

The Old Ghost Road | Offical Partner

Official Partners of The Old Ghost Road are businesses who have pledged to provide cycle and walker-friendly products and services and are committed to ensuring you receive the products, services and/or support necessary to have an enjoyable experience.




       
Queenstown Trails | Official Partner

Adventure South NZ is an Official Partner of The Queenstown Trails Trust. All nett proceeds from the Official Partner Programme go to the Queenstown Trails Trust to assist in the maintenance, marketing, promotion and development of the Trails.


  Cycle Tour Operators New Zealand (CTONZ)

Cycle Tour Operators New Zealand (CTONZ) was formed in November 2006 when 13 operators met in Christchurch and agreed to form a professional organization of cycle tour operators. The aim of the group is to promote cyclist safety on New Zealand roads, trails & cycling routes and encourage professionalism amongst New Zealand cycle tour operators with all companies operating to the same approved standards.

Cycling Action Network (CAN)

Cycling Action Network is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. They work with government, local authorities, businesses and the community on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment.

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