Cycling

Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trails, link thousands of kilometres of off-road rides through vineyards, gorges and old railway lines, with bike hire and shuttles at most trail heads.

Where to go

• Otago Central Rail Trail Easy riding through old gold-mining towns.
• Hawke’s Bay Trails Flat trails between wineries and the coast.
• Tasman’s Great Taste Trail Orchards, vineyards and beaches near Nelson.
• Alps 2 Ocean From Aoraki / Mount Cook to the sea at Oamaru.
• Rotorua mountain biking World-class single-track in the Redwoods.

Good to know

Many trails have hire companies that drop bikes and luggage at your accommodation. Helmets are required by law.