2025 Evaluation of Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand
New Zealand's iconic cycle trails are boosting local regions economically, environmentally and socially, according to the latest evaluation report.
The data reiterates the importance of the Great Rides' network to the New Zealand tourism landscape and that Government investment is indeed well-spent.
Read the full 2025 evaluation report here
Here's the national press release
Check out the national snapshot that captures all the facts and figures in a nutshell.
There are many human interest stories from our Great Rides whānau that highlight the importance and impact of our Great Rides network. Delve a little deeper here and feel free to use them as you see fit.
For imagery, check out our gallery here
Here's the regional press release template
You'll also find the breakdown by regions below in our regional snapshots of all 23 Great Rides. We will add them as we receive them in the coming days.
NORTH ISLAND
Pou Herenga Tai - Twin Coast Cycle Trail Great Ride
Waikato River Trails Great Ride
Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride
Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Great Ride
Remutaka Cycle Trail Great Ride
SOUTH ISLAND
Queen Charlotte Track Great Ride
Tasman's Great Taste Trail Great Ride
West Coast Wilderness Trail Great Ride
St James Cycle Trail Great Ride
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Great Ride
Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail Great Ride
Roxburgh Gorge Trail Great Ride
Around the Mountains Cycle Trail Great Ride
