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15 Cycling Tours in New Zealand Worth an Early Alarm

71 tours  ·  from $35

The good ones go weeks ahead and the rest fill in behind them. Below: 15 cycling tours, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights - Auckland Museum and the city’s past
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The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

1.The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $111Our pick

Cycle Auckland for 3.5 hours on an electric mountain bike with a guide such as Eddie, Carson, Matthew, or Cameron. Ride to Mt Eden, Auckland Museum, the Viaduct, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, and the Harbour Bridge, using cycleways and some city streets. Bikes, helmets, headsets, rain jackets, storage, and photos are included.

“Don’t hesitate to book this experience. Our guide Eddie was so knowledgeable about all areas of the city. Auckland is incredibly bike friendly too. We loved it.”

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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails - Lake Hawea opens the ride with wide mountain views
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Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

2.Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $80

Start in Wānaka, ride a shuttle to Lake Hawea, then cycle back through river valleys, lake country, Albert Town, and the Clutha River. Choose a regular bike or e-bike. David or James gives you a route briefing, helmet, trunk bag, lock, pump, and repair kit before you set off.

“Fantastic views and great bikes. Really good instruction on the route and back up from James. If you’re not used to cycling far then opt for an e-bike. Great trails, a bit challenging in places.”

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Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg - Getting started in Renwick
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Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

3.Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $43

Spend six hours cycling between Renwick cellar doors with comfortable bikes, helmets, baskets, wine panniers, maps, and practical advice from Lorelle, Greg, and their team. Choose your own wineries, stop for tastings and cheese platters, and use the shuttle from Blenheim or Renwick if you are staying within 15 kilometres.

“Very well organized and friendly staff. The day was amazing from the beginning until the end. I would definitely recommend booking this activity with them!”

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Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour - The transfer from Clyde to Auripo
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Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

4.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $99

Start in Clyde at 9am, get fitted with a Merida bike, helmet, pannier, map, and drink bottle, then ride from Auripo through Poolburn Gorge, across the Poolburn Viaduct, and onward through Omakau and Chatto Creek. Your driver handles the transfer and pickup, while you choose how far to cycle.

“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”

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CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell - The easy 14 kilometres to Cornish Point
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CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

5.CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $111

Start at CHP Bike Rentals in Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct, where Rodes and the team set you up with a Trek mountain bike or LLEVANT e-bike, helmet, pannier, pump, and repair kit. Ride beside Lake Dunstan, through vineyards and the Cromwell Gorge, then arrange a return shuttle from Clyde. The trail ranges from easy to demanding.

“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”

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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour - Starting at the Vines Village
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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

6.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

You’ll collect a bike, helmet, lock, and local wine map, then set your own route among 12 wineries within 3 kilometers of the base. Staff such as Rory or Roo can help with planning, while Blenheim and Renwick hotel pickup removes the need to drive. Tastings, lunch, and electric bikes cost extra.

“Great wine tour! We got a map and some information about the wineries and some recommendations before getting on the bikes which was really helpful.”

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Queenstown: Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure - Coffee and gold-rush streets in Arrowtown
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Queenstown: Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure

7.Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Take a 25-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride back at your own pace on marked gravel trails. You’ll receive a quality bike or e-bike, helmet, map, route briefing, and safety advice. The 35 km route crosses river bridges, follows the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, and ends beside Lake Whakatipu.

“SO much fun! Love the freedom to tour around on my own! Ebike the way to go!”

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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike - Along the Wellington Waterfront to Oriental Bay
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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

8.Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $121

Join Switched on Bikes for a three to four-hour guided e-bike ride from Queens Wharf. Guides such as Jack, Dylan, Tara, and Stephanie lead you along the waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and Maupuia Walkway, with safety practice, Māori stories, harbor views, and a café stop included.

“We completed the 3-4 hour e-bike tour of Wellington. It was absolutely stunning and our host really made the trip by providing great historic insights along the way which kept it both fun and educational. We covered 23km which is easy oRead more”

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Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines - Arrowtown brings history before the pedals turn
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Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

9.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Ride from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown, then follow gravel trails beside the Arrow River toward Gibbston’s wineries. Going Blue provides the shuttle, bike, helmet, map, lock, repair kit, and route briefing. Choose a standard Trek Marlin 6 or upgrade to an e-bike. Tastings and food cost extra, with pickup from your chosen winery at 4:00 pm.

“We had a great ride doing the wineries. The scenery was amazing and the e-bikes made the ride easy. The wineries were super friendly and well set up. And having a pick up after a wine or two was the best.”

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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. - Choosing between a standard bike and an e-bike
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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

10.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Start with pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, then get fitted with a step-through bike, e-bike, tandem, or kids’ bike at The Vines Village. You’ll receive a helmet, hi-viz vest, lock, basket, and winery map before setting your own route among more than a dozen cellar doors. Tastings and lunch cost extra, and bottle collection is free.

“Really great thing to do, vineyards are in close proximity and all offer a unique experience doing it on bikes makes it even more fun”

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Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky' - Climbing toward Grants Peak on a Moustache e-bike
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Guided eBike Tour ‘Ride to the Sky’

11.Guided eBike Tour ‘Ride to the Sky’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $152

Ride a Moustache e-bike from Frankton to Grants Peak, about 800 metres above sea level, with guides such as Shay, Ksena, John, or Jordan. You’ll receive safety gear, a private trail pass, mountain-biking instruction, and views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and Coronet Peak. Moderate fitness and basic bike confidence help.

“John was a fabulous guide, so great to get his local history on where we rode! Photos were well planned and speedily delivered! The bikes are in tip top shape and were a blast to ride! So fun to cycle in a place you normally can’t, and what a view! 10/10 recommend! I’d easily go again!”

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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike - Lake Hāwea begins with the best views
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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

12.Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $80

Take a shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then ride yourself back along the Hāwea and Clutha rivers. The 30km trail takes about 2 to 2.5 hours of riding, plus photo and café stops. James, Tristan, David, or another nzbiketrails host explains the route, fits your bike, and offers support if needed. E-bikes are strongly recommended.

“Very pleasant , easy going and scenic. If anything a few more sign posts for direction would help”

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Wellington Electric Bike Rental - The waterfront is the best first ride
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Wellington Electric Bike Rental

13.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched on Bikes near Te Papa and set your own Wellington route. Staff provide a safety briefing, helmet, lock, hi-vis gear, map, and local route tips. Ride the waterfront, Miramar, Mt Victoria, Pencarrow Lighthouse, or the Rimutaka Rail Trail on a half-day, full-day, or two-day rental.

“Brilliant way to see Wellington. Loved our 40klm hike along the coastline. Well worth it considering I have not ridden a bike for over 30 years, the e-bike made it so much easier to get back on!”

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The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland's Coolest Neighborhoods - Grafton Gully shows Auckland from the bike path
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The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland’s Coolest Neighborhoods

14.The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland’s Coolest Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $99

Ride Auckland with a local guide such as Eddie, Carson, Eric, or Conner on a two-and-a-half-hour e-bike tour capped at six riders. You’ll use cycleways and some city streets, with a headset for commentary, a test ride before departure, rain jackets if needed, and stops around K Road, Ponsonby, Wynyard Quarter, Britomart, and the harbour.

“Navigating the streets of Auckland wouldn’t be possible without a great guide. The microphone was also essential and fun as we learned allot of history too”

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Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau - Racing up the Upper Waiau River
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Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

15.Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $158

Start in Te Anau with a bike, helmet, spray coat, and life jacket, then ride the Upper Waiau River by jet boat to Lake Manapouri. After a short guided nature walk, return by boat and cycle 10 km through Fiordland National Park. Guides such as Harry and Alex add local stories and good humor.

“This was awesome. Jet boat thrills were fantastic but also loved the small tour of the Kepler track and being in the middle of lake manapouri with the jet boat engine off and not another soul around was just magical. Did the e-bike as well and those e-bikes are next level - so easy to use and great experience riding through the trees. Loved it”

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★ 5.0Napier Bike HireFrom $3440 reviews
★ 4.0Cycle to Wineries – Half Day, self-guidedFrom $4012 reviews
★ 5.0Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Electric Bike TourFrom $6242 reviews
★ 5.0Electric Bike Rental6 reviews
★ 5.0Beginner Downhill Mountain Biking Lesson in ChristchurchFrom $583 reviews
★ 5.0Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine TourFrom $11730 reviews
★ 5.0Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike HireFrom $4335 reviews
★ 5.0Full Day Ebike Tour in Karangahake Gorge (ex Auckland)From $18314 reviews
★ 4.5Auckland Half Day E-Bike ExcursionFrom $933 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Electric Mountain Bike Tour- Akaroa ExplorerFrom $964 reviews
★ 5.0Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire, Shuttles And Boat ReturnFrom $1734 reviews
★ 5.0River Jet Boat and Bike Ride Tour with Local GuideFrom $14321 reviews
★ 4.9‘Valley of the Vines’ Wine and Bike TourFrom $8879 reviews
★ 5.0Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Shore Excursion for Cruise ShipsFrom $1319 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Scenic E-bike Tour – Ride to the LakeFrom $13412 reviews

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