Explore New Zealand your own way

Photo Credit: Around the Mountains Cycle Trail / Tourism New Zealand
Around the Mountains Cycle Trail Lake Wakatipu credit Tourism New Zealand
Photo Credit: Motu Trail Dunes Trail / Robert Hutton Photography
Motu Trail Dunes Trail credit Neil Robert Hutton Photography
Photo Credit: Mountains to Sea Ngā Ara Tūhono / Martyn Davies
Mountains to Sea cyclists on Bridge to Nowhere Martyn Davies
Photo Credit: Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Twin Coast Cycle Trail Mangungu Mission Station credit Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Get off the beaten track and see the best of New Zealand by bike – from grand landscapes and natural wonders, to must-visit cultural and heritage attractions.
Explore Aotearoa New Zealand at the perfect pace. Ride through a nature-lovers’ paradise and visit world-famous attractions. Along the way, meet the locals and hear their stories, and discover the real New Zealand one Great Ride at a time.

Motu Trails

Take the road less travelled to the beautiful eastern Bay of Plenty to ride a memorable trio of trails revealing authentic Aotearoa New Zealand. Connect with local people, their rich history and vital Māori culture as you explore a stunning coastline, lush forest and rural hill country.

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Motu Trails Pakihi Track bridge credit www.studiozag.com
Photo Credit: Motu Trails Pakihi Track bridge / www.studiozag.com.
Mountains to Sea Old Coach Road Hapuawhenua Viaduct credit bennettandslater v2.co.nz
Photo Credit: Mountains to Sea / Sarah Bennett

Mountains to Sea Ngā Ara Tūhono

Experience some of the North Island’s must-see sights along this epic trail network with rides for every ability and itinerary. Alongside two national parks, live volcanoes and the magical Whanganui River are endless encounters with local history, art and culture in trailside towns and heritage sites.

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Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Ride between the Bay of Islands and Hokianga Harbour – a journey full of coastal and country scenery, relaxing riding, and some of the most significant human stories Aotearoa New Zealand has to tell. Off-the-bike attractions, vibrant arts scene and visible Māori culture make it even more memorable.

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Twin Coast Cycle Trail Maori pou 14km from Okaihaihau credit Ruth Lawton Photography
Photo Credit: Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail / Ruth Lawton Photography
Around the Mountains Von River Biking Southland New Zealand credit Chris McLennan
Photo Credit: Around the Mountains / Chris McLennan.

Around the Mountains Cycle Trail

Immerse yourself in the majestic mountain landscapes between Queenstown and Kingston taking in the remote Von Valley, stunning Mavora Lakes and striking Southland countryside. As well as superb scenery you’ll get to enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality in welcoming country towns.

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Remutaka Cycle Trail tunnel Two cyclists in Summit Tunnel with headlamps credit Caleb Smith
Photo Credit: Remutaka Cycle Trail / Caleb Smith

Get off the beaten track and discover more of Aotearoa New Zealand's special places, people and stories on the Alps 2 Ocean and Remutaka Cycle Trail.

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Clutha Gold Trail credit Geoff Marks 58
Photo Credit: Clutha Gold Trail / Geoff Marks

Keep the good times rolling and see the best of New Zealand by bike – one brilliant Great Ride at a time.

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To discover all 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand

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