The Beauty of Slow Travel Cycling through Kaikoura and Molesworth High Country

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Elisabeth Esther is a veteran when it comes to Adventure South NZ tours. Travelling with us on 4 separate occasions, Elisabeth has ticked off the Great Taste Trail & Beyond hike, bike and sail, the Alps to Ocean Classic and now her latest cycle tour - Kaikoura and Molesworth High Country Cycle. 

This 7-day itinerary takes you on a journey through New Zealand's back country roads, lush bush and open farmland from 4WDing with the wind in your hair, indulging in delicious baked cookies and plenty of opportunities to spot whales, fur seals, merino sheep, and Angus X cattle during the warmer months. 

Read Elisabeth's full story Adventure South cycling holiday in Kaikōura and Molesworth is a treat for the senses published in the NZ Herald. Her down-to-earth nature makes this story both a relatable and delightful read.  

 

>> View itinerary and tour dates for the Kaikoura & Molesworth High Country Cycle
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