Cycling in New Zealand
Discover New Zealand by bike with routes created by our community.
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Get to know New Zealand
New Zealand has become a more and more 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.
728,293 km
Tracked distance
6,942
Cycle routes
4.3 million
Population
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The best bike routes in New Zealand
New Zealand South Island Epic
Cycling route in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
- 1,343 km
- Distance
- 2,310 m
- Ascent
- 2,305 m
- Descent
Around the Waimapu Eastuary
Cycling route in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
- 10.6 km
- Distance
- 191 m
- Ascent
- 188 m
- Descent
New Zealand Bicycle Trip
Cycling route in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
- 986.1 km
- Distance
- 2,007 m
- Ascent
- 2,303 m
- Descent
Queenstown to arrowtown
Cycling route in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
- 25.8 km
- Distance
- 709 m
- Ascent
- 617 m
- Descent
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cable bay- Distance
- 21.6 km
- Ascent
- 205 m
- Descent
- 298 m
- Location
- Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Nouvelle ZĂ©lande- Distance
- 802.9 km
- Ascent
- 2,639 m
- Descent
- 2,478 m
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Bays- Distance
- 81.3 km
- Ascent
- 460 m
- Descent
- 466 m
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Armstrong Motor Group Festival of Cycling "Harbour Challenge"- Distance
- 78.1 km
- Ascent
- 412 m
- Descent
- 412 m
- Location
- Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Taking the Onya for a spin in Auckland- Distance
- 25.2 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 91 m
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Totara Park Road 58, Upper Hutt to Palmer Crescent 2, Upper Hutt- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 14 m
- Descent
- 53 m
- Location
- Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
UnSound 500- Distance
- 498.7 km
- Ascent
- 26,291 m
- Descent
- 26,293 m
- Location
- Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
Route to Wakefield Quay 367, Nelson- Distance
- 11.6 km
- Ascent
- 97 m
- Descent
- 124 m
- Location
- Nelson, Nelson, 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. Â
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Popular cycling regions in New Zealand
New ZealandBay of Plenty Region- New ZealandAuckland
- New ZealandNelson
- New ZealandGisborne
- New ZealandChatham Islands