Photo Credit: Timber Trail / Bare Kiwi
Timber Trail suspension bridge drone shot 02 credit BareKiwi.com edited
Photo Credit: Otago Central Rail Trail
Otago Central Rail Trail IM2 1209 credit Otago Central Rail Trail
Photo Credit: Queenstown Trail / Queenstown NZ
Queenstown Trail Biking along Jacks Point Trail credit Destination Queenstown v2
Photo Credit: Whakarewarewa Forest Loop / Graeme Murray
Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Mar2022 credit Graeme Murray 3 v2
Photo Credit: Around the Mountains Cycle Trail / Chris McLennan
Around the Mountains Von Valley Biking Southland New Zealand credit Chris McLennan
Photo Credit: The Old Ghost Road / HagePhoto
Old Ghost Road credit HagePhoto

See the best of New Zealand by bike

Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail Image 2 cropped copyright bennettandslater.co.nz
Photo Credit: Lake Dunstan Trail, Lee Slater
The 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand are spread throughout the country. Mostly off-road with adventures to suit everyone, these trails blend world-class scenery, must-see sights, exciting activities, as well as delicious food and wine. They are the perfect way to explore, enjoy, and share special times with family and friends.

Wine touring by bike this summer

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Hawkes Bay Trails Wineries Ride Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels 21 credit Hawkes Bay Trails
Photo Credit: Hawkes Bay Trails

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23 world-class cycling journeys

Around the Mountains Athol Bridge Biking Southland New Zealand credit Chris McLennan
Photo Credit: Around the Mountains Cycle Trail (Chris McLennan).
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