Category Cycling Tours

New Zealand · CYCLING TOURS

The 15 Best Cycling Tours in New Zealand

19 reviewed

Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour - Meeting at Shotover Street, then getting set up properly

1.Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 842 reviews · from $197Our pick

Queenstown ATV quad bike tour with included gear, training, return transfers, and a 650-acre ride with Shotover River views.

“Fantastic experience. Some things which you have done in one country you might not need to repeat in another, but this activity is one that I feel you always need to do and Ollie was good fun. He made sure we all felt comfortable from the ouRead more”

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The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights - Price and value: is $111.70 per person actually fair?

2.The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $111

Electric mountain e-bike tour of Auckland’s highlights with a local guide, headset commentary, Mt Eden views, harbor stops, and souvenir photos.

“After a great tutorial with the e-Bike, Carson gave a great riding overview of the marina, neighborhoods, Mt Eden, Museums, and downtown areas where you can find fantastic restaurants. Carson was super friendly, knowledgable, and easy to talk with. Highly recommend!!”

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Queenstown: Quad Biking Experience

Queenstown: Quad Biking Experience - Gear up fast: clothing, safety kit, and what you actually bring

3.Queenstown: Quad Biking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 436 reviews · 3h 30m · from $200

Automatic 400cc quad bikes up Queenstown Hill for 3.5 hours, with safety training, 4WD off-road tracks, and tea views.

“Benjamin our leader was always looking out for us the entire time concerned about our safety. He was amazing and very friendly. Dan gave great safety instructions as well as David. I have been on many quad rides all over the world and I have to say this was definitely the best one by far. The trail was fun and very adventurous. We went up the mountain passing lots of sheep. Then down to the river. Our guides were requesting our phones to takes our photos at all the great stops. I highly recommend this tour if you want to have a great time in Queenstown.”

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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails - The Wanaka and Hawea trail route: rivers, lakes, and bumpy gravel reality

4.Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $80

Ride the Wanaka and Hawea trails by e-bike or bike, with included helmet and trunk bag, plus a return shuttle and river views.

“The meeting address given was closed for the 9 am ride so that was confusing. Look around the area for the black NZ van with bike trailer. Trail is quite bumpy and narrow in spots, just go slow.”

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Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg - Getting your bike, map, and wine plan in one smooth setup

Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour - The Auripo Start and the Poolburn Gorge Moment

6.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $99

A semi-guided one-day cycling loop in Central Otago, with transfers, top gear, and must-see Poolburn Gorge highlights.

“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”

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Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef - Wet weather gear: the secret weapon for Franz Josef riding

CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell - What you get when you pick up your bike

8.CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $111

Rent an e-bike or mountain bike in Cromwell and ride the Lake Dunstan Trail to Clyde, with gear included and shuttle help.

“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”

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Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour - The Ride Up Queenstown Hill, Trails by Skill Level, Real Photo Stops

9.Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $216

Fully automatic quad biking on Queenstown Hill with waterproof gear, expert training, and summit views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

“It was an awesome experience and our guide was very thorough with his instructions and how to handle the bike. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour - Your ride base near Renwick: where convenience really matters

10.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

Cycle Marlborough at your own pace with bike, helmet, map, and hotel transfers. Flat routes, many tastings nearby, and flexibility all day.

“The place I wanted to visit most for pinot gris was only accessible by taxi, so I gave up. The staff recommended wineries for Pinot Gris. I liked it so much that I bought two. The staff are very kind. thank you very much”

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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike - Waterfront riding to Oriental Bay, where the city opens up

12.Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $121

Guided Wellington e-bike tour from Queens Wharf past Te Papa and the waterfront. Coffee stop, Māori stories, and wind needle views.

“This was a great bike ride. Went up to the water tanks and had a wonderful view. Ebikes are awesome. Pedal as much or as little as you want. It was pretty windy - when it was a side wind you really had to careful but the guide warned us of this. Don’t hesitate to- easy and great ride with an e-bike.”

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Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines - Getting started in Queenstown, and why the shuttle matters

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. - Bike hire that actually fits the day

Franz Josef Town: Scenic Glacier Quad Bike Tour with Gear

Franz Josef Town: Scenic Glacier Quad Bike Tour with Gear - Glacier Riverbeds and Jurassic Rainforest Tracks

15.Franz Josef Town: Scenic Glacier Quad Bike Tour with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · from $146

Ride a 450cc single quad through rainforest and Franz Josef Glacier riverbeds, with wet gear and free guide photos in 2 hours.

“The quad two hours ride went well beyond my expectations. Well organised, friendly and professional group leeder made the whole experience exceptional. The organisers also took safety of the group very seriously and made everyone feel safe and relaxed during the ride and focused only on having as much fun as possible. Best spent money on my South Island tour.”

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