For the very first time Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand is proud to be a presenting partner of THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT 2026 for its Netherlands tour.

The 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand offer world-class cycling. As diverse as they are beautiful, they serve up an irresistible blend of world-class scenery, rich culture and heritage, must-see sights, exciting activities, and delicious food and wine.

Enjoy the best cycling holidays on the Great Rides – all the way from the far north to the deep south – there’s no better way to explore and enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand.

Simply buy a ticket to any BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT screening in the Netherlands and complete the entry form below to go into the draw to win one of two books - Bikepacking Aotearoa and Classic New Zealand Cycle Trails.

Bikepacking Aotearoa is a guide to 40 cycling adventures around New Zealand, while Classic New Zealand Cycle Trails features 54 cycling holidays on numerous trails, including the 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand.

Both books are by the Kennett brothers, Paul, Simon, and Jonathan,  who are off-road pioneering figures in New Zealand's cycling community.

The brothers organise cycling events, write cycling books and design cycle trails. More recently, their focus has been on bikepacking and organising long distance cycle routes in New Zealand, including the 3000km Tour Aotearoa, which runs the length of the country.

Pictured below:  Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Great Ride.  Below right: Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride.