NEW ZEALAND · CYCLING TOURS
Good bike and boat tours in New Zealand run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ on gradient and pace.
Combine Fiordland jet boating, Lake Manapouri views, a guided nature walk, and a 10-kilometer bike ride from Te Anau.
“Loads of fun. Great way to visit the park. Very special few hours on the water. Also I did a solo bike back to town after rather boat ride. I enjoyed both parts of the tour. Highly recommend.”
Review of Wellington’s guided eBike shore tour, with waterfront riding, harbour views, café stop, safety tips, pricing, and cruise timing.
“Jack and Elizabeth were great hosts. They made a point of talking to everyone and there were about 21 of us. We rode along the wharf and along the street to Oriental Bay and ultimately a park with views of the ocean on two sides and, of course, Wellington. On the way back, Jack treated us to Gelato. We rode about 20 km and the bikes performed well, especially the ride up the short hill to the lookout. The ride lasted about 3.25 hours which was just right.”
Ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde with bike hire, support shuttles, and a scenic return boat transfer.
“Exceeded expectations!!! Thought it would be a cookie cutter bike ride through the country. This is an epic experience. Well organized, and excellent equipment. Definitely take the boat ride back. You get a great view of the trail, and a wonderful perspective of what you just accomplished. Highly recommend !!!”
Ride an electric mountain bike to Akaroa’s crater summit, then kayak through a marine reserve on this active small-group tour.
“Enjoying the peaceful and beautiful blue waters, kayaking into a cave…very cool! Then biking up and down 10-15%grade with absolute ease with the turbo feature on the e-bikes!”
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