NEW ZEALAND · CYCLING TOURS
The 5 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.”
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.”
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.”
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