It is, therefore, no surprise that lonely planet the makers of some of the best travel guides in the world have published a comprehensive guide to cycling in new zealand. Brian has a wealth of knowledge around cycle touring in new zealand and can answer all your questions. I would be very confident using this book on a tour. Best advice about riding motorcycle in new zealand. Both the south and north islands are lined with firstrate cycling routes. Cycle touring in new zealand a new zealand cycling blog with some nice route descriptions.
Nzbicycletours specialise in fully supported bicycle vacations in new zealand. Nz motorbikes offers motorcycle rental new zealand with quality bmw, suzuki and swm motorbikes. They only fly on windless and clear mornings, at this time of year its very hit or miss. Using the great escapes book i experienced new zealand up close and personal.
More open to the life around you, and always open for whats ahead these 3 wheelers deliver a confident ride. Campervan rv touring is the best way to explore new zealand. The idea of cycling the length of new zealand, a country marked by volcanoes and glaciation, wasnt actually something id ever had ambitions to do i hadnt done any long, multiday cycling trips. An inspirational coffee table book that showcases the 3000kilometre bikepacking journey from. Recreational bike tours new zealand holidays go new. Bike tour new zealand, motorcycle tours new zealand. We lived in nelson, new zealand for two years, from october 2002, and did several short 34 day and one long 5 week bike tours, so these are our observations based on this limited experience in new zealand as. The third trip this last time for 10 weeks, did 12000km. This part of the journey was even more challenging with the highest mountains, coldest nights, and the most dangerous situations yet. Tim and cindie s around the world bicycle touring adventures continues in this second book about exploring south america. New zealands cycle trails, new zealand by 100% pure new zealand. Most parts of new zealand have suitable terrain for mountain biking and many visitors use mountain bikes for combined off and onroad touring. Popular series gives all the essentials of bicycling throughout the world. This inspiring guide book gives full ride descriptions for 48 fabulous trips, including maps and elevation charts, plus contact details for accommodation options.
Then i stumbled across craig harpers record attempt in late 2016. Top 10 new zealand tours in november 2020 new flexible. Experience new zealand by bike selfguided cycle tours that let you roam at your own pace. The fleet range is extremely well maintained, has low mileage and is the best choice for new zealands often narrow and winding roads. Get in touch with us today to book a tour or discuss your perfect cycling getaway with brian and the team. Ebike adventure tours nz te aroha new zealand we personalise ebike tours of the hauraki rail trail or anywhere in the new zealand. Site also includes community message boards, and a links page. For south island cycle tours of the nz cycle trail network including the south island new zealand tours visit puretrails new zealand. Mmountain bike and nz cycle trail guide books ground effect. Bike touring in new zealand will allow you to get up close and personal with some of the countrys most beautiful and popular highlights, including.
Experience some of new zealands world class scenery from a bike while being guided by world class experts. Bring or buy a set of smooth tread tyres to reduce vibration on tarsealed highways. Cycling dutch girl intrepid cyclist mirjam wouters 20 nz tour. On any tour of this small islandnation, youre bound to meet dozens of other cycle tourists, also here for the striking mixture of coastline, mountains, glaciers and volcanic hot pools that make new zealand so special. Discover new zealand by bike natural high selfguided. Nz bicycle tours is a founding member of cycle tour operators nz and a member. Together, that makes a network that can be used to explore most of new zealand by bike. Explore the world class bike trail networks of new zealand with justmtb. It is an excellent way to see the country, with its many quiet roads and varied, magnificent scenery. Some companies also offer pillion tours for nonriders. Let me start this article by stating that we are in no way experts on bike touring in new zealand. Explore historic gold mining sites in the karangahake gorge and te aroha, at the end. A free, noncommercial site that allows bicycle tourists to create and edit their own online tour journal, complete with photos and a guestbook.
You can legally ride in new zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current motorcycle licence from your home country or. New zealand mountain bike tours ride like a local justmtb. Adventure capital nz push bike hire, cycling tours, camping equipment. This is a very complete bicycle touring book of new zealand. There is a huge range, varying from recreational bike tours, off road cycling holidays, bike tours for the fit, fully guided bicycle vacations as well as a large range of independent or selfguided bike tours. We provide private, public and custom single to multi day trips that will blow you away. Our fully guided new zealand road cycling tours allow you to do some great cycling in the south island of new zealand, with cycling rides ranging from 5 to 9. New zealand motorcycle rental and tours nz motorbikes. Book your bikes to tour around new zealand wilderness. New zealand bike tours great cycling holidays to new zealands south island, including the otago rail trail. Cycling the length of new zealand adventure cycling. New zealand, also known as the paradise down under, offers everything you could possibly look for in a holiday destination.
To cappadocia in journal niktia, a world tour by jacob ashton work in progress. My advice as a longtime, long distance worldwide touring bicyclist who has foolishly ridden everywhere in new zealand. New zealand multiadventure tour new zealand backroads. If youre an independent adventurer who enjoys the freedom of taking each day as it comes, a selfguided cycle tour could be just the ticket. The book includes maps, elevation charts, lists of businesses along the trails, etc. Route descriptions of all state highways and many alternatives. Guided road bike tours are ideal for the recreational cyclist and can be adapted to allow strong riders to cover more ground while more relaxed cyclists get to average from 50 70kms plus 30 45 miles daily using the support vehicle. Adventure capital nz push bike hire, cycling tours. Home campervantoursnz explore new zealand by campervan.
Bularangi motorbikes rentals and tours new zealand. Spread throughout new zealand from the bay of islands in the north to queenstown in the south, the great rides are a memorable way to reach sights and attractions. Learn more about new zealands cycle trails network, classic rides, mountain biking destinations, and needtoknow information on the nz cycle trail website when riding your bike, remember to. Ill try to gather up a group of likewise minded touring cyclists to further explore other national parks, monuments, forests, british columbia and a return to the pch. They do guided and selfguided tours selfguided being where they rent you a bike with a preprogrammed satnav and book all your accommodation as well as straightforward bike rental. For an alternate view of this ride in the other direction see the kennett brothers book classic new zealand cycle trails4 or checkout the online description in. Weve been asked that question a lot lately, suggesting that recent highprofile collisions between cycle tourists and motorists, including the death of a young german woman in january 2010, are threatening to ruin new zealands reputation as one of the worlds best places for bike touring. If you plan to extend your vacation, may we suggest the following hotels. Advice and information for bike riding in new zealand. The information you find here is written for you, to give a rough idea of what you might be reasonably confident on experiencing in new zealand. We want to help you create lasting memories while touring the trails on our avanti bikes. We customise new zealand bike tours including ebike and accommodation, campervan, car rentals, and adventure activities.
Personally designed selfguided itinerary motorbike tours and fully guided motorcycle tours, private group tours plus bmw, honda, triumph and harley davidson motorbike rental for independent travellers. New zealand is one of the worlds most popular destinations for bike touring. Campervantoursnz home page the first page which shows a summary of our new zealand campervan tours and trips especially of coromandel and more. Touring bike rental new zealand natural high trek bikes. New zealand tour nsz new zealand tiregripping road surfaces, glaciers, volcanoes and palm trees. You can even organise a dirt bike tour or an elegant cruise in a sidecar.
There are 46 separate trips, and at the end of the book we have a chapter on how to link them together to do the 3000 km tour aotearoa. If youre new to ground effect, sign up to score a 10% discount code, along with regular updates from our blog, product news and hot deals. New zealand now offers some of the greatest dedicated bike trails in the world. Get the facts and no fluff on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip. South island cycle tours calendar of south island bike. Every year people discover the delights of cycling as a means of touring new zealand. New zealand motorcycle tours with award winning service. Cycle tour new zealand cycle touring in new zealand. Showcasing some of new zealands most amazing landscapes, our 22 great rides are also an exciting and environmentally sustainable way to reach mustsee sights and activities.
Motorcycling in new zealand things to see and do in new. Explore new zealand by bike find a tour and book with us. Cycle tour new zealand is a free guide to cyclists and offers recommendations for finding the best scenery and interesting locations. First two without great escapes and 15,000km, saw a lot. This 352page, beautifullydesigned, paperback book details everything you need to know in order to travel by bike in new zealand and a little bit more. Bularangi motorbikes rentals and tours new zealand home. The kennett brothers simon, paul and jonathan are as close as we get to cycling royalty in nz, but i hasten to add they would totally reject. Bike touring in new zealand by pamela blalock with john bayley. Auckland cycle touring association check out their nz tour reports. Tour aotearoa new zealands 3000km bikepacking odyssey. Odyssey by bike a blog by new zealand cyclist tony simmons. Otira viaduct lookout, kea bird viewing, punakaiki pancake rocks and blowholes, guided glacier valley walk, gondola and luge rides, kiwi haka and a jet boat ride.
Pedal between napiers art deco buildings on the hawkes bay trails stargaze from an alfresco hot tub on the alps 2 ocean and wind through rotoruas steamy geothermal wonderlands on te ara ahi. Bicycle rentals in new zealand for those renting a bicycle in new zealand, the world is your oyster. If youre planning a cycle tour of new zealand we have the right bike for you. Leading providers of selfdrive camping holidays and urban guided bike tours. In january of 2020, i will be traveling to new zealand to participate in the great west coast cycle tour with the amazing local tour company, adventure south nz and youre invited to join me on this incredible cycling holiday.
You can choose from one of our standard tours or create your unique, custom ride. I have had each new release of this book over the past 15 years. Backroads has the bestqualified people to lead your trip in new zealand, and our guests back that up, rating our trip leaders an average of 9. Road cycling new zealand book now adventure south nz. For help in arranging pre and posttrip lodging in conjunction with your backroads trip, please work with your own travel agent or contact the backroads travel desk at dimensions in travel at 8004622848 to speak with an advisor, monday friday from 9 am to 5 pm pt. A good book on touring new zealand will help you get the most out of your trip. Guided bike tours, new zealand recreational cycling holidays in new zealand. Bike tours in new zealand are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It is full of tips for motorcycle adventure travel and is also full of inspirational riders stories. Find connecting heartland rides view all rides on geomap. Books about bicycle touring a reading list bicycle touring pro.
Nationwide harley davidson rentals and touring business in new zealand. These are books that have been written by people who went on a bike tour, returned home, and. Find the best cycling tours in new zealand with tourradar. Travel on countless routes lasting from 5 days up to 28 days, and with 19 new zealand bicycle tours listed youre sure to find one for you.
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