See the best of New Zealand by bike
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.
Which Great Rides are right for you?
Challenge yourself
Get into the Great Ride zone, feel the adrenaline flow or get competitive on a bunch of wild rides from thrilling singletrack to multi-day epics.
Collect them all
Keep the good times rolling on adventurous, active holidays that'll show you the best of New Zealand – one brilliant Great Ride at a time.
Create lifelong memories
Build memories, confidence, connection and curiosity on cycling adventures packed with great sights and attractions that everyone will love.
Catch up, have fun and connect
Round up the crew for a social cycling getaway full of fun, indulgence and memories to last a lifetime.
Relax, restore, re-energise
Make the most of every moment on Great Rides that'll leave you feeling more alive and inspired.
Feel free in NZ this autumn
With a change in season and cooler weather, it's a great time to explore Aotearoa New Zealand's natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes by bike.
The 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand are among the most spectacular in the world. So start collecting the Great Rides at your pace this autumn.
Adaptive riding on the Great Rides
All of our 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand are at various stages of their accessibility journeys.
For adaptive riders, trails graded 1-2 (easiest to easy) are usually ideal for adaptive cycling. They offer smooth surface types, are wider, with reasonable gradients, good sightlines and accessible, wide bridges.
Check out our adaptive riding hub and plan your next adventure now.
