NEW ZEALAND · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling and wine tours in New Zealand run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ on gradient and pace.
Cycle quiet roads and bike paths between Marlborough wineries with flexible tastings, wine panniers, shuttle service, and local advice.
“Just what we were looking for! We should have done a better job of pre-planning and pre booking. But that was on us. Read the pre-trip info and do a little research to maximize the day.”
Cycle Marlborough’s flat wine country at your own pace, visiting up to 12 nearby wineries with bikes, maps, hotel transfers, and local tips.
“Great staff and prompt pick up from hotel. The bikes were very comfortable, maps provided and safety briefing good. It was relatively flat cycling over 25km to visit 4 fsmily run vineyards which were all different. A fantastic way to spend a day. Would recommend Hunters charcuterie board ....delicious. Visited Hunters, Allen Scott, Gibson Bridge and Bladen.”
Ride from Arrowtown to Gibbston wineries by bike, with mountain views, cellar doors, shuttle transfers, and an optional e-bike.
“George was an amazing driver and such a nice guy. I was so thankful he brought an extra e bike which I should have ordered in advance. Saved me. The ride through the mountains and beside the amazing blue river was spectacular. While I am not a wine drinker per se, I so enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it!!”
Cycle Marlborough’s flat vineyard roads on a self-guided wine tour with hotel pickup, bike hire, local tips, bottle delivery, and flexible winery stops.
“Picked up at our motel, we enjoyed many hours of self-guided fun. Brought back to motel. What’s not to like? The e-bikes were on top shape and gave us a lot more range than traditional bikes.”
Cycle Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley wine trail at your own pace, with bike hire, shuttle transport, cellar doors, river views, and optional e-bikes.
“This was a lot of fun for all of us. The team were all great, friendly, accommodating and helpful. We had mixed abilities within the group and the ride had parts that suited all of us. Would certainly recommend to family and friends.”
Ride the Twin Rivers Trail from Arrowtown to Gibbston, tasting wine, cheese, and scenery on a beginner-friendly New Zealand bike tour.
“Brilliant great bikes although my husbands didn’t work great. Overall tour of vineyards on the bike fantastic definitely give it a go”
Ride Hawke’s Bay’s coast and river trails by e-bike, stopping at up to six wineries near Napier for a relaxed self-guided wine day.
“Pam was amazing she gave so many good recommendations and told us loads great facts about the area. Would definitely recommend this tour and this company!”
Bike Marlborough’s vineyards, taste three wineries with a local guide, then explore independently with maps, advice, and hotel transport.
“Absolutely stunning scenery on the bike tour, with Graeme - our lovely guide for the morning. The wineries were all spot-on. I'd highly recommend this way of visiting the wineries in Marlborough”
Review of Queenstown’s six-hour e-bike wine tour, with Arrowtown, Kawarau Bridge, two boutique wineries, tastings, lunch, and practical tips.
“It was a great day. E-bike equipment was good, and Ksena was a terrific guide with good knowledge of the landscape, wine and a very nice easy going style. We could as a family all participatee. Great day thanks from Denmark 😀”
Explore Marlborough’s vineyards by bike with flexible wine tastings, flat trails, maps, helmets, and cellar-door advice from $43.
“This was a highlight to our 3 week holiday in New Zealand. An absolute must if visiting Blenheim, no better way to spend the day, and to be picked up from our hotel and dropped off! There was no stress involved at all, the entire day was a 10/10 experience.”
Explore Marlborough by bike with guided tastings in the morning, free cycling in the afternoon, bikes, pickup, and wine tips included.
“Great fun despite the constant rain. Wonderful host and guide, really friendly vineyard staff, delicious tasting sessions.”
Cycle from Napier’s coast to Hawke’s Bay wineries, with Cape Kidnappers views, river trails, cellar doors, and a 4 PM shuttle.
“So much fun! Lots of cycling and we didn’t prepare for it to be as cold as it was, but we made the most of it once we got to each winery.”
Ride Napier’s Art Deco streets, coastal paths, estuary trails, and two Taradale wineries on a flexible 28km e-bike route.
“A nice relaxing way to see the city and learn about the art deco history of the area.”
Cycle from Napier to Hawke’s Bay wineries on flat coastal trails, with bike hire, e-bike options, route maps, and practical cruise-day advice.
“Fun time riding to winery but return trip was difficult due to closure of bike path”
Ride through Marlborough vineyards, visit five wineries, taste local wines, and enjoy private guiding, hotel pickup, bikes, and helmets.
“Karen is fabulous, and Amelia was delightful. Don't hesitate. Book it! This was e best thing we did in two full weeks in New Zealand!!!”
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