Cycling in New Zealand
Discover a map of 7,406 cycling routes and bike trails in New Zealand, created by our community.
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Get to know New Zealand
New Zealand has become an increasingly popular destination over the past years, which is not surprising given its stunning scenery and local attractions. Competitive cyclists might want to participate in one of the bike races like the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge with over 7,000 riders participating every year, but also relaxed bikers will find amazing cycle routes with the bike route planner, enjoying scenic routes, unspoilt nature and gaining fresh experiences.
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7,406
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4.3 million
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The best bike routes in New Zealand
Mount Maunganui to Mount Maunganui
Cycling route in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
- 50.2 km
- Distance
- 25 m
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
Westgate Drive 23A to Patiki Road
Cycling route in Rosebank, Auckland, New Zealand
- 7.3 km
- Distance
- 73 m
- Ascent
- 133 m
- Descent
From Paengaroa to Papamoa Beach
Cycling route in Maketu, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
- 24.6 km
- Distance
- 17 m
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
Christchurch - Darfield
Cycling route in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- 54.4 km
- Distance
- 214 m
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
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St James Ave, Christchurch to St James Ave, Christchurch- Distance
- 11.1 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
- 53 m
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
From Mount Maunganui to Paengaroa- Distance
- 25.5 km
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 25 m
- Location
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Route to Addington- Distance
- 33.6 km
- Ascent
- 691 m
- Descent
- 693 m
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
St Marks to Hagley, Hilmorton and PMH- Distance
- 18.9 km
- Ascent
- 48 m
- Descent
- 48 m
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
westgate westhaven loop- Distance
- 40.5 km
- Ascent
- 426 m
- Descent
- 424 m
- Location
- Rosebank, Auckland, New Zealand
Waipa Bypass Road to Waipa Bypass Road- Distance
- 14.4 km
- Ascent
- 651 m
- Descent
- 734 m
- Location
- Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
Darfield - Methven- Distance
- 54.3 km
- Ascent
- 488 m
- Descent
- 290 m
- Location
- Darfield, Canterbury, New Zealand
From Auckland Airport to Hunua- Distance
- 48.7 km
- Ascent
- 539 m
- Descent
- 443 m
- Location
- Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand
Highlights
- The alpine 'heli-biking' is an extraordinary experience even for experienced downhill bikers. A helicopter transports sportsmen and their bikes up to a mountain peak, then you spend hours biking down the mountain.
- Discover New Zealand by bike. There are many fantastic bike routes crossing through the whole country, you can cycle on old railway lines or follow the Waikato River.
- Admire New Zealand’s breathtaking landscape while visiting Tongariro National Park. The park boasts dramatic scenery with high-rising volcanos, turquoise lakes, dry plateaus, mountain pastures and hot springs.
Tips
- Sometimes, New Zealand’s inhabitants are called Kiwis, but that's never derogatory.
- New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere. Hence, the seasons are opposite to the seasons in Germany. New Zealand is thus an ideal winter destination.
- Look to your left! People drive on the left in New Zealand.
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