Best Bike Rides New Zealand

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 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 just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand Travel Guide:

Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughout

Special features - on New Zealand's highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to take

Our Picks section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interests

Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: Marlborough, Bay of Islands, Akaroa, West Coast, Central Plateau, Milford Sound, Waiheke Island, Kaikoura, Mackenzie Country, Waitomo Caves, Canterbury, Rotorua, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more

Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)

Over 48 maps

ISBN: 9781838698515

Edition: 1st

Publication Date: October 2023

Writers: Lonely Planet

232 pages,48+ maps | Dimensions: 165mm width × 210mm height

Next edition due: September 2027