From selfguided packaged tours, bike hire and luggage transfers, to shuttles and accommodation, we have everything you need to plan and book an incredible cycling holiday on the coast. Book your trip of a lifetime with alps 2 ocean trail specialists. For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. The 3000km route stretching from cape reinga in the north of new zealand to bluff in the south was officially opened december 3rd, 2011 by the governorgeneral of new zealand, sir jerry mateparae.
Rich in breathtaking scenery and mustsee attractions, nga haerenga the journeys are an unforgettable way to explore new zealand. Map of all rides in classic new zealand cycle trails. You can also take a guided cycle tour and enjoy lunch afterwards at a lively local cafe or restaurant. Serving up plenty of fresh air, fun and sunshine alongside magnificent scenery and mustsee. For your next holiday, choose from 24 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. Explore historic gold mining sites in the karangahake gorge and te aroha, at the end of the day relax in a soda mineral spa te aroha. Cycling enthusiast glyn wooller chats about his passion for cycling and the variations.
Lonely planet cycling new zealand travel guide paperback september 1, 2009. Expect regular servings of stunning coastal, wetlands and rural scenery, as well as superb food, coffee and, of course, fine wine. With our headquarters being in the historic town of clyde we are able to offer self guided and fully supported options on the otago central rail trail, roxburgh gorge and clutha gold trails. Selected by expert mountain biker and photographer dave mitchell, they range from straightforward and easy rides close to our urban areas to challenging trips deep into the wilderness. The urban rides make use of nelsons on and offroad cycle ways. Experience new zealand by bike selfguided cycle tours that let you roam at your own pace. Nzct covid19 response the new zealand cycle trail network has been affected by covid19, with the current alert level 4 impacting individual trail accessibility and facilities.
The alps 2 ocean cycle trail is considered one of new zealands great rides. New zealands south island has some of the most spectacular mountain biking in the world, and mountain biking south is a guide to 41 of the best of these rides. Some are new zealanders looking for a different adventure, and some are tourists who want to view new zealand at a different pace. Puretrails new zealand have been operating supported cycling tours around the south island since 2004. Cycling new zealand books and maps every year, thousands of people cycle in new zealand and abroad. Cycle trails be prepared for an amazing holiday experience when you ride one of the great rides along the new zealand cycle trail. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided cycle. We have crafted a range of cycle tour packages on the nz cycle trail network that showcase the breathtaking scenery that the south island is famous for. Cycle new zealand is a selection of our favorite cycling routes on the north and south islands of new zealand. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect. The alps 2 ocean cycle trail is a cycle trail funded as one of the projects of the new zealand cycle trail.
Enjoy central otagos big skies, distinctive landscape and famous southern hospitality. Five mainly grade one trails, the best of new zealands easy cycle trails are on offer here. Pou herenga tai twin coast cycle trail northland at it. The hauraki rail trail is a short drive from hamilton, auckland and tauranga and is accessible from the quaint townships of thames, paeroa, te aroha, waihi and matamata. Classic new zealand cycle trails a guide to 46 fantastic holidays classic new zealand cycle trails guides you to the very best biking holidays this stunning little country has to offer. Thanks new zealand mountain biking for a great experience riding in the forest.
We also offer a pickup service in case you have too much fun. Cycling trails in new zealands south island tourism new. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 46 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options. West coast wilderness trail cycle journeys selfguided. Rail trails nz portal for new zealands greatest cycle. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options. With more than 120 wineries and more than 30 cellar doors to visit, a marlborough wine tour is a must. New zealands trail te araroa is new zealands trail taking in spectacular new zealand landscapes from beaches to volcanoes to forests to cities. The scenic views over the valley and vineyards are stunning and the lack of cars make the cycling very relaxed.
Bike trails mountain bike tracks nz marlborough cycling. Beginners and families will enjoy meandering along a wide, flat trail and admiring the views, expert riders will revel in the steep tracks and adrenalinpumping twists and turns that other bike trails offer, while nature lovers will appreciate the. Passionate tour companies offer advice, guiding, shuttles and luggage transfers while welcoming accommodation, cafes and restaurants provide home comforts along the way. Bring your own bike to discover the islands native bush, golden beaches and many vineyards if you fancy a wine tasting along the way. Join good fun bike rides for winery bike tours and all cycle trails in hawkes bay from our depot in the middle of havelock north, the centre for hawkes bays wineries, a town offering a wide range of accommodation options from the brand new 5 star porters boutique hotel to high class motel accommodation and boutique homestays we take you to the best sights hawkes bay has to offer cape. The truth is that the trails are so different in style, terrain and riding that its impossible to recommend one over the other. Cycling is a great way to experience the beauty of waiheke. Where to ride in christchurch cycling in christchurch.
The 23 great rides that make up the new zealand cycle trail open up some of new zealands very best scenery, from crystalclear lakes and majestic native forest to open tussock tops, cool dense bush and longforgotten railway lines. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided. A locals guide to cycle trails in waikato, nz youtube. Todays route is cycled in part on the roads of the tuki tuki valley, acclaimed as one of new zealands classic road rides by cycling authors the kennett brothers. The combination of individual bike trails into the new zealand cycle trail, means we can now include rides that suit any level of ability into our tours. Ebike adventure tours nz te aroha new zealand we personalise e bike tours of the hauraki rail trail or anywhere in the new zealand. Walk, paddle, cycle, and hike the best nz trails with local experts at new zealand trails. Known in maori as nga haerenga the journeys our 22 great rides and connecting heartland rides serve up an. Guide book author jonathan kennett knows the mountain bike trails in new zealand better than most and is the mastermind behind extreme cycling event tour aotearoa. New zealands leading publisher of cycling history and guide books.
The tour traverses many of our cycle trails, including the rimutaka rail trail. Linking with our partner, wilderness trail shuttle, we deliver a full range of west coast wilderness trail cycling services year round. Our new zealand bike tours on the nz cycle trails are a fun and convenient way to cycle and explore the stunning regions of new zealands south island by bike. The new zealand cycle trail has since expanded to include other existing offroad trails that meet the great ride standard, such as the otago central rail trail the original great ride that in part provided the catalyst for this project. The rides in bike nelson are aimed at beginner to intermediate riders looking for recreational rides and are in two sections urban rides and mountain bike rides. Cycling trails in new zealands south island new zealands south island has some of the worlds most spectacular and varied mountain biking tracks and trails. I encourage everyone to get out and experience the new zealand cycle trail and take in some of the great sights new.
I am delighted there has been a huge demand for the aas first cycle trail guide, and the updated issue, which includes three heartland rides. Book classic new zealand cycle trails bicycle junction. New zealand mountain biking tours tours available now. They followed this up with their inspirational publication the new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga which took nz by storm. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a mix of on and offroad trails. We can personalise each trail to suit your requirements or provide maps for a selfguided excursion. The clutha gold trail and roxburgh gorge trail are two of new zealands great rides, where you can soak up the history of early otago and follow the.
Nga haerenga, the journeys is a new zealand government initiative, cofunded together with local councils and charitable trusts, which is to build and operate a network of cycle routes through the country as of mid2011, the first of the 18 proposed great rides dedicated cycleways, mostly offroad and in particularly scenic. One of new zealands most stunning cycling great rides. Join good fun bike rides for winery bike tours and all cycle trails in hawkes bay from our depot in the middle of havelock north, the centre for hawkes bays wineries, a town offering a wide range of accommodation options from the brand new 5 star porters boutique hotel to high class motel accommodation and boutique homestays we take you to the best sights hawkes bay. As locals will tell you, there really is something for everyone on the new zealand cycle trail, even for beginners and rusty riders. Enjoy this detailed map of the hawkes bay cycle trails. Te araroa new zealands trail home,te araroa is new zealands trail taking in spectacular new zealand landscapes from beaches to volcanoes to forests to cities. The single most important resource when travelling the central otago rail trail. Officially starting from kaiaua in the north, the start of the trail traces the shorebird coast along the firth of thames. If you wish to get a taste of the real nz and cycle through some of new zealands most diverse and picturesque landscapes, trail adventures will tailor a trip to suit you or you can join one of our prearranged self guided tours. Welcome to nga haerenga the new zealand cycle trail. The obvious decision is to ride both and if your group wants to do that, then we have sorted out the logistics. Showcasing some of new zealands most amazing landscapes, our 22 great rides are also an exciting and environmentally sustainable way to reach mustsee sights and activities. With this in mind, many people are opting to ride the length of new zealand in their own time, on their own schedule and with no rules to follow.
It is not intended to be a guide to all the possible routes in new zealand. Expect regular servings of stunning coastal, wetlands and rural scenery, as. Sep 01, 2009 lonely planet cycling new zealand travel guide lonely planet, kennedy, scott on. Hawkes bay bike trails new zealand holidays go new zealand. Over the last 12 years i have had two pairs of double happys and have just ordered my third pair. The hauraki rail trail, new zealand official website. In this 2018 edition the tour aotearoa section has been expanded to provide more information for those crazies who want to ride the whole way from cape reinga to bluff. Bike tours nz south island tours of new zealand cycle trails. Here at cycle journeys, we deliver a full range of alps 2 ocean cycle trail services from our depot in twizel. The kennett brothers have become bike touring gurus since they published their first book classic nz cycle trails in 2012. The new zealand cycle trail, wellington, new zealand. The 3000km route stretching from cape reinga in the north of new zealand to bluff in the south was officially opened december 3rd, 2011 by the governorgeneral of new zealand, sir jerry mataparae. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails how to get there, what you will see, level of difficulty, things to take, places to.
This network of cycleways of nga haerenga, the new zealand cycle trail project is planned to provide thousands of kilometers of trails, taking in the best of new zealands dramatic landscapes. There are three such trails in the hawkes bay region. How to enjoy new zealands cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. Ride the golden mile marlborough wine bike trail nz.
Mountain bike marlboroughs epic high country trails and coastal ridges, road bike undulating routes at the edge of the sea, tour on long flat runs through vineclad valleys or take the whole family biking along one of the regions many rivers. Classic nz cycle trails classic new zealand cycle trails guides you to the very best biking holidays this stunning little country has to offer. Wanaka bikes tours offers the best biking options for all budgets and abilities. Approximately 23 of wine produced in new zealand comes from marlborough, and 85% of new zealands sauvignon blanc is from the region. Cycle trails a guide to 48 fantastic holidays classic new zealand cycle trails 2018, 4th edition guides you to the very best cycling holidays this stunning little country has to offer. This cycle trail winds around new zealands art deco capital napier, and the countrys fruit bowl, hastings, about 20 kilometres inland from the coast. New zealand s longest cycle trail serves up epic vistas on its way from the foot of the southern alps all the way to the pacific ocean. New zealands original great ride, open all year round. We offer bike and shuttle packages and guided bike and e bike tours.
Wairarapa has some great biking routes, from mountain bike parks, cycleways, routes and trails to one of new zealands great rides the remutaka cycle trail if youre in wellington and have a bike you can bring it over on the train or if youre from further afielddont have a bike on you, one or twentyone or more can be hired. Cycle trails new zealand travel and new zealand business. Already in the year 2015 had inter betting much to celebrate and could be an extremely successful development for themselves. Its photos, maps and historical background so enriched cycle touring that many people set about. New zealand is an ideal country for bikepacking, where you travel light and fast, with fat tyres so that you can ride the great cycle trails and tracks, and gravel roads, where youll find the best scenery and the fewest cars. Start your journey by looking through our images and follow what takes your interest to the individual trail website. Map of the hawkes bay cycle trails bike about tours. How to book your self guided cycle trip cycle journeys. The 10 best cycling books from tricyling for ladies to the dark side of the tour our top books about bikes. Which of the two great trails to ride is a decision that is so hard to make.
The nz transport agency also have a great online map of all nz cycling facilities e. Exploring the new zealand cycle trail te ara ahi photo taken by. The new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga by jonathan kennett. By chance, my mates and i were riding the trail in march just as a. Serving up plenty of fresh air, fun and sunshine alongside magnificent scenery. This website and the information contained within it and not pertaining to the terms and conditions alone are governed exclusively by new zealand and participants agree to be governed by the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of new zealand with regard to company and its websites representation. Enjoy the full fourday ride starting in either greymouth or ross or chose one of the awesome one day options.
For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland. Andy belcher flying kiwi traveller flying kiwi are proud to be an official partner of the new zealand cycle trail project. However, with the spectacular scenery of the mackenzie region, there are numerous other cycling tracks that will be the perfect fit for cycling enthusiasts cycling. Explore nga haerenga, new zealands network of cycle trails 2500km of cycle trails waiting to be ridden. The nz cycle trail is a nationwide network of cycle tracks, each offering something distinct.
If you are looking for selfguided cycle holidays, bike hire or accommodation please dig deeper. The sports betting providers interwetten can also be made in the first quarter of 2016 to a successful balance sheet view. Scott p brown united states ambassador to new zealand, august 2018. Otago rail trail accommodation, tour planning, transport. After a few hours of frustration, i gave up and purchased a nz cycling publication called peddlars paradise for the. For something more exhilarating, heli biking is a trip to remember. Find connecting heartland rides view all rides on geomap. Book your central otago bike hire now using the form below subject to availability confirmation within 24 hours. These trails are able to ridden by all ages and stages you will need some bike fitness to ensure you enjoy the adventure. New zealands cycling heartland hauraki rail trail whether hurtling down forestclad hills or meandering alongside winding rivers and through rolling farmland, the regions tracks and trails offer memorable experiences for riders of all fitness and skill levels. After an easy warm up through a precious remnant of native forest near the pureora settlement, the trail gains 350m elevation in a steady fashion up mt pureora before it tracks predominantly downhill across the western flanks of the hauhungaroa range, its gorges spanned by eight of the highest and longest suspension bridges in new zealand.
I wear them at least twice a week on mtb trails, rail trails and. The new zealand cycle trail flying kiwi nz adventure tours. The new zealand cycle trail s 22 great rides offer offroad cycling and mountain biking through the countrys most amazing landscapes. Our easygoing active adventures let you travel in comfort and style. Everything country wide for new zealand cycling jump to. From selfguided packaged tours, bike hire and luggage transfers, to a full trail shuttle and accommodation, we have everything you need to plan and book an incredible cycling. A beautifully crafted book with amazing photography by peter andrews showing central otago as it truly is, one of the most rugged, extreme and beautiful locations on the planet. From the beginning, i found the book hard to understand with routes a bit difficult to follow, especially if you make your own itinerary. The new zealand cycle trails new zealand bike trails.
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