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PHOTOS: World Expeditions
Discover a taste of New Zealand, on the iconic Great Taste Trail cycling journey
New Fron tier Ahead For Trans-Tasman Cyclists
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orld Expeditions will now take cyclists on the Tasman Great Taste Trail. It comes after the company nabbed a stake in Trail Journeys Nelson by becoming the majority shareholder in the iconic self-guided cycle tour operator. Described as one of New Zealand’s great rides, the Tasman Great Taste Trail takes in 174km of scenic South Island and coastal views, broken into sections to suit experienced and leisure riders alike. Trail Journeys manages a hire fleet of more than 400 quality bikes, and offers passengers’
luggage transfer, accommodation and transfer service, and storage services the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Roxburgh Gorge Trail and on the Clutha Gold Trail. And, with bases in Clyde and Middlemarch, at either end of the Otago Central Rail Trail, Trail Journeys is well placed to meet the growing demands for this world-class cycling trail. “Trail Journeys are the ideal complement to our well established cycle brand, Adventure South, which runs fully-supported, guided cycling holidays primarily on the south island,
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from its base in Christchurch,” said World Expeditions CEO, Sue Badyari. The World Expeditions Travel Group provides a wide range of guided and selfguided walking and cycling itineraries world-wise, with brands including World Expeditions, UTracks, Great Canadian Trials, Tasmanian Expeditions and Australian Walking Holidays. Visit www.worldexpeditions.com or call 1300 720 000 for more.
