Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides New Zealand

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from a few hours to a full day, easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders

Discover New Zealand on two wheels

Traverse New Zealand with Lonely Planet's collection of 34 amazing bike rides.

From Hamilton to Hokitika and beyond, discover small towns and local life.

Pick a bike ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to difficult.

Take in diverse landscapes with rainbow waterfalls, glacial lakes and soaring mountain views.

Refuel and refresh with Hawke's Bay chardonnay or legendary burgers in Queenstown.