Best Bike Rides New Zealand | Lonely Planet

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.

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Special 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 moreEssential 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. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand, our most comprehensive guide to riding in New Zealand, is perfect for those planning to explore New Zealand on two wheels.