Biking & Cycling
See more on two wheels
New Zealand's cycle trails wind through scenery from rivers and lakes to forests and coastlines, with routes for every level of rider. Choose a trail, then pick a park to base your ride.
Whether it's a gentle spin with the family or a longer day in the saddle, there's a ride to suit every pace. Take your time, stop for the views and see the region at your own speed.
Go further on an e-bike
E-bike hire at selected parks
Selected parks offer affordable, full-day e-bike hire, so you can cover more ground without the effort. Take the hills in your stride, stop for the views and enjoy the ride at your own pace.
Parks with e-bike hire
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Otago, South Island
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West Coast, South Island
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West Coast, South Island
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Otago, South Island
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Otago, South Island
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Otago, South Island
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Canterbury, South Island
FEATURED RIDE
Follow the river from Arrowtown
The Arrow River Trail starts in Arrowtown and follows the river over a series of bridges, as part of the wider Queenstown Trail network. It's an easy ride that suits riders of all ages, and you can turn back whenever you like.
New Zealand biking & cycling experiences
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Arrow River Trail & Queenstown Trail
Otago, South Island
Starting in Arrowtown, the Arrow River Trail follows the Arrow River and is one of the most popular routes in the Queenstown Trail network. It’s an easy way to see the countryside around Arrowtown, with river, farmland and mountain views along the way.
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Bike Glendhu
Otago, South Island
Bike Glendhu's mountain bike trails are just across the road from Hampshire Holiday Parks - Glendhu Bay, with tracks from first-timer to experienced rider.
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Hanmer Forest Park
Canterbury, South Island
Kilometres of mountain bike trails wind through pine forest right on the park's doorstep, suited to everyone from casual walkers to serious riders. You can also hire an e-bike from Hanmer Springs TOP 10 before you head out!
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Sticky Forest
Otago, South Island
Sticky Forest is a pine forest trail network with more than 30km of tracks, from leisurely cruises to technical descents. Riders of every level can find a track to suit, with lake and mountain views from the higher trails.