NEW ZEALAND · CYCLING TOURS
The 12 best self-guided bike tours in New Zealand you can book today, with what each costs, how far it goes and how much climbing is involved. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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.”
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 Rotorua’s redwood forest on a flexible half-day mountain bike hire with quality bikes, route advice, and 160 km of trails.
“Great experience but the company did a poor job of directions to the place. They dropped the pin in the forest along a private road. They definitely need to fix this problem.”
Ride from Arrowtown through river gorges to Gibbston Valley on a self-guided bike tour with bikes, shuttle, and alpine scenery.
“Beautiful trail to ride along. We went with our teenagers. Hind site, I would book mountain bikes for the kids (fit people) and e-bike for those not as fit. Still an enjoyable experience, plenty of time for coffee, wine and the cheese platter at the end.”
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 Wanaka’s 30km self-guided bike ride from Lake Hawea, with mountain scenery, the Wanaka Tree, cafes, wineries, pricing, and practical tips.
“A very enjoyable experience.Our guide was very friendly,accomodating,professional and has a wealth of knowlege about the area and history.We recommend it to all.Thanks heaps.”
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.”
Cycle Nelson’s Great Taste Trail to Mapua with coastal views, wineries, the Waimea Swing Bridge, Rabbit Island and ferry transport back.
“Excellent service, transport back to Nelson was great- top driver that gave us a commentary and dropped us back to our accommodation. All staff were friendly, helpful and professional.”
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”
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