Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper outlines research into bicycle tourists in the South Island of New Zealand. Little academic attention has been given to alternative modes of tourism transport and the potential role of bicycle tourism in assisting the revitalisation of regional and rural areas. A self-completion survey was developed and implemented over 1997 and 1998 and received a total of 588 surveys returned from 1010 distributed (indicating a 58% return response rate). An analysis of bicycle tourists travel patterns, expenditure patterns and infrastructure use illustrates that due to their pace of travel and length of stay, bicycle tourists spend considerable amounts of time and money in regional areas. The results also indicate that despite the potential of bicycle tourism to use existing infrastructure and facilities (Lumsdon 1996), a significant number of respondents perceived infrastructure supply gaps to exist in the South Island of New Zealand. The paper concludes that although bicycle tourists may provide useful in assisting with revitalisation and diversification in rural and regional areas, the planning and provision of infrastructure and information are key considerations in maximising the economic development benefits of this form of tourism for regional areas.
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