Bike trails mountain bike tracks nz marlborough cycling. Walk, paddle, cycle, and hike the best nz trails with local experts at new zealand trails. Hop onto the otago central rail trail with cycle surgery for the adventure of a lifetme. It is close to iconic attractions such as the abel tasman national park. 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.
The new zealand cycle trails new zealand bike trails. Cycle trails new zealand book now adventure south nz. Nga haerenga the new zealand cycle trails began as a vision to inspire people to experience ne. Your stay at heritage hotels assures you of the perfect way to prepare for and wind down after a day of pedalpowered exploration. The new zealand cycle trail design guide was first published in february 2010 to assist people involved in planning, designing or building cycle trails that would make up the new zealand cycle trail nzct. This content can be shared and edited for the purpose of promoting new zealand as a visitor destination. By the kennett brothers, the classic new zealand cycle trails guides you to the very best biking holidays this stunning little country has to offer. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect. Biking arrowtown is surrounded by beautiful cycling trails, including the queenstown trail. From the hauraki trail rail in the north to the around the. Classic new zealand cycle trails by the kennett brothers.
We pride ourselves on our 5 service and provide you the latest trek roscoe 7 bikes and electric bike options. The nz cycle trail is a nationwide network of cycle tracks, each offering something distinct. During the construction of the great rides lessons have been learnt along the way and. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options. Serving up plenty of fresh air, fun and sunshine alongside magnificent scenery and mustsee. The trail, using mostly existing dirt roads, fire and farm tracks etc, passes through three of australias best wine regions. New zealand cycle trails cycle journeys selfguided trips. With our local knowledge, we can even design a special tour just for you.
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. The nelson tasman trails are made up of tasmans great taste trail and the dun mountain trail. Bay of islands hokianga harbour 2 days, 84km the twin coast cycle trail pou herenga tai, goes through diverse and stunning scenery with magnificent views, native bush, suspension bridges, waterfalls, beautiful streams, lakes, estuaries, harbours, boardwalks, disused train corridors and tunnels. Map of all rides in classic new zealand cycle trails. The new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga by jonathan. Great riding from arrowtown, with hire shops to help you. Arrowtown is a main geton getoff hub on the famous 110 km queenstown trail. Cycling nz information about our cycle trails nz packages, cycle trail tours, rail trails, and south island cycling holidays new zealand.
Pack in that sunblock, reflective sports wears and bottled water. These bike tracks and cycle trails that follow disused railway lines, rivers, lake, mountains, rainforest and coastline offering cyclists an unforgettable way to tour the countryside in a few hours or few days riding. Classic new zealand mountain bike rides 10th edition. Adelaide hills, barossa and clare valleys, old mining towns, kapunda and burra. The sports betting providers interwetten can also be made in the first quarter of 2016 to a successful balance sheet view. Rail trail tours our most popular rail trail bike tours.
Book classic new zealand cycle trails bicycle junction. It includes full ride descriptions for 46 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts plus valuable tips for everyone from beginner riders through to. For your next holiday, choose from 24 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. Marlborough boasts brilliant weather, stunning scenery and an abundance of acclaimed mountain and road trails, including a great ride and three trails along the new zealand cycle trail, nga haerenga. Biking on the new zealand cycle trail network is one of the best ways to discover nzs stunning landscapes, local hospitality and unique culture. Now, the company runs tours yearround and has a diverse fleet of bicycles for travelling around the gisborne region on and off road. Rail trails nz portal for new zealands greatest cycle. Most rides can be cycled all year round, with spring and autumn the best seasons to be outdoors.
True to its name, the west coast wilderness cycle trail showcases some of new zealands most rugged coastlines, wild landscapes and dramatic alpine views, all on some of the smoothest trails in country starting from either ross or greymouth, you will cycle alongside picturesque lakes and historic water races, experience the charm of old gold mining and timber milling towns and explore some. Surface is either firm gravel or asphalt and trails are wide enough for two people to cycle side by side most of the way. New zealands south island has some of the worlds most spectacular and varied mountain biking tracks and trails. West coast wilderness trail self guided cycle package. Embrace new zealands scenery and get your heart pumping with some of the best bike trails around the city. Known in maori as nga haerenga the journeys our 22 great rides and connecting heartland rides serve up an. The best cycling trails in christchurch, new zealand. Cycle trails in new zealand have been created for all levels of ability, age and fitness and are located throughout the north and south islands. New zealand cycle trail design guide american trails. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and we suggest 2 hours of cycling per week for the three months leading up to your trip.
Explore new zealands scenic landscapes by bike on three of the best south island cycle trails. Cycling is a popular new zealand sport, and there are many destinations that offer visitors a chance to get to know the real new zealand fresh air, wildlife and songbirds, tasty regional fare and friendly locals. Nzct covid19 response the new zealand cycle trail network has been affected by covid19, with the current alert level 3 impacting individual trail accessibility and facilities. There are world class rides past mountains, lakes and rivers. These two trails will appeal to a wide cross section of cyclists and day trippers.
The new zealand cycle trail, wellington, new zealand. 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 you. Each of the trails on the new zealand cycle trail network is distinct, allowing you to discover new sights around each corner. To book simply click the book now button on the preferred tour and date on the tour calendar page, and fill out the required. Already in the year 2015 had inter betting much to celebrate and could be an extremely successful development for themselves. Nga haerenga the new zealand cycle trails began as a vision to inspire people to experience new zealands great outdoors by bike. Our easygoing active adventures let you travel in comfort and style. 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 eat and places to stay.
Be prepared for an amazing holiday experience when you ride one of the 22 great rides along the new zealand cycle trail. 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. Cycling trails are an incredible way to experience new zealand. Five mainly grade one trails, the best of new zealands easy cycle trails are on offer here. This pedallers paradise has thrilling adventure, low key rides, and everything inbetween. 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. We have been offering guided and freedom tours around the gisborne region since 2010. Our extensively researched, well paced, achievable trips are designed with adventure in. 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 locations were. The 900km mawson trail from downtown adelaide through the flinders ranges has been set up specially for mountain bikes. The nelsontasman region is an outstanding cycling destination. West coast wilderness trail new zealand cycle trails. Expect regular servings of stunning coastal, wetlands and rural scenery, as well as superb food, coffee and, of course, fine wine. Choose from 6 bike trails that cover new zealand cycling trails on both north and south island.
Alps to ocean cycle trail travels from aoraki mt cook. The new zealand cycle trails nga haerenga by jonathan kennett. The remutaka cycle trail connects wellington with wairarapa, winding through a variety of stunning landscapes. 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. It was the brainchild of the nelson mountain bike club, was embraced by the nelson city council parks and facilities team and nelmac, kahurangi employment trust and nelson community work services all pitched in to make it happen. 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. Explore nga haerenga, new zealands network of cycle trails 2500km of cycle trails waiting to be ridden. The second edition details the trail network of nga haerenga the nz cycle trails.
Book now utilising dedicated cycle paths and the occasional country road, this growing trail network traces the coast from bay view in the north to cape kidnappers in the south, and ventures inland through idyllic rural and riverside scenery. For your next holiday, choose from 22 great rides or 24 heartland rides and get in touch with the real new zealand. Family rides, road trails and plenty of mountain biking if youre planning to give cycling a spin, christchurch is a great place to do it. This book is stuffed full of useful information on the different trails how to get there, what you will see, level of. New zealand our time spent with nick, judy and sam were absolutely the highlight of our time spent in nz and set the bar very, very high for the remainder of our trip spent in australia. How to enjoy new zealands cycle trail network, by a writer who knows them like the back of his hand. Choose to ride parts of the trail in one day or ride the whole trail over several days.
Some cycle trails, like the otago rail trail in new zealand, follow an old, disused railway line, which means the cycle path has few gradients, making it an ideal. Classic nz cycle trails 48 adventures by bike ground effect. Off the rails new zealand cycle tours otago central rail. Nzct covid19 response the new zealand cycle trail network has been affected by covid19, with the current alert level 3 impacting individual trail.
We specialise in bike hire, tour packages, bag transfers and shuttles. Most tracks are open yearround, but some trails in remote regions may be closed for winter months. Choose from the spectacular alps to ocean cycle trail, the west coast wilderness trail, or the paparoa track. The otago rail trail express is graded introductory.
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. Puretrails new zealand have been operating supported cycling tours around the south island since 2004. Start your journey by looking through our images and follow what takes your interest to the individual trail website. 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. One of new zealands 23 great rides the twin coast cycle trail pou herenga tai. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 46 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options. Predominantly offroad, these purposebuilt cycle trails are suited for people of all ages and abilities, from beginner and rusty riders to experienced cyclists. Stretching between the bay of islands and hokianga harbour, pou herenga tai twin coast cycle trail reveals pretty coastal and inland scenery, and the stories of how. We provide a full range of services, to ensure you have a great cycling experience. Cycling nz information about our cycle trails nz bike tour. We would absolutely recommend off the rails and cant stop bragging about you all to our friends and family in the us. Hawkes bay trails is one of 22 national new zealand cycle trail great rides. Lets just say they do all kinds of cycling, are very well known and respected, and widely acclaimed for their writing publishing of nz cycling books. 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.