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Self-Guided Bike Tours in New Zealand

Rural and Wine Bike Tour

Our Rural and Wine Bike Tour is a 9 day tour from Auckland to Rotorua via Napier. In between, we will visit the delightful towns of Cambridge, Taupo and Napier. From these bases, you will enjoy scenic rides on quiet country roads taking in rolling farmland, glittering lakes, volcanic fields, vineyards and coastal vistas. Both longer and more moderate rides have been developed for each day to cater for all riding levels.

North Island is one of New Zealand’s two main islands, known for its volcanic activity, national parks, winegrowing regions and cosmopolitan cities. It’s home to about three-quarters of New Zealand’s population. The Rural and Wine tour is based on the format of staying in one or more hubs and choosing scenic
rides out from the hub each day. We start this tour in the Northern city of Auckland which has two major harbours and is known as the City of Sails and finish in
the tourist haven of Rotorua which is famous for its exciting geothermal activity including geysers and mud pools. In between we will enjoy riding around the rich rolling green pastures of the Waikato region, then through to the stunning Lake Taupo, a volcanic crater created by a super volcanic eruption which occurred 6,500 years ago.

From there we transition to Hawkes Bay on the East coast, recognised on the world stage for its award winning wines. The region includes scenic coastal land as well as a hilly interior stretching up into the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges with five major rivers connecting the two. Three days are spent exploring this delightful area, this includes a rest day. Time for both stunning rides as well as other attractions such as the wineries and the Art deco town of Napier. Leaving Hawkes Bay we travel to Rotorua which has a prominent Maori culture and a thriving adventure tourism industry. There is also a range of mountain bike rides around the area.

Download our North Island brochure or any of our brochures from our bookcase. To see what bikes you can enjoy on this fantastic Rural and Wine Bike Tour , follow this link to our bike rental options. Bike Rentals

Contact us for a quote on a PRIVATE TOUR (your family and friends only)

Number of Days: 9

Destination: New Zealand
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Overview

Auckland and Rotorua are fantastic cities to spend a couple of days before and after the tour. In between, we will visit the delightful towns of Cambridge, Taupo and Napier. From these bases, you will enjoy scenic rides on quiet country roads taking in rolling farmland, glittering lakes, volcanic fields, vineyards and coastal vistas. Both longer and more moderate rides have been developed for each day to cater for all riding levels. We stay multiple nights in Cambridge and Napier, allowing time to also enjoy some of the many activities and attractions. On offer are tours to thoroughbred horse studs or award winning wineries, visits to Hobbiton, a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film series, Sanctuary Mountain, the largest ecological restoration project in New Zealand or to the world’s largest mainland gannet colony.

Itinerary

Day 1-3 Cambridge

Meet in Auckland, short bike fitting, a picnic in the park followed by a drive to the pretty country town of CAMBRIDGE. We will stay in Cambridge for a couple of nights and explore the surrounding area by bike. One of the rides is the route for an annual cycle race called ‘The Rev’ which is a must for any cycling enthusiast given it’s renowned for its undulating hills, tight corners and notable climbs.

Day 4 Taupo

We ride south to Taupo staying right on the lakefront. Enjoy an afternoon stroll along the lake, a soak in the hot pools or a visit to Huka Falls.

Day 5 -7 Napier

Napier, a coastal city on New Zealand’s North Island, is set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke’s Bay. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks. Stunning rides following the coast with lovely views of Hawke’s Bay and Cape Kidnappers.
Day 8 – 9 Rotorua

Departing Napier, we drive to Taupo and then set of for a ride in rural farmlands towards Rotorua. The tour finishes the next morning after breakfast. You are welcome to join us on our way to Auckland or stay and spend more time in Rotorua.

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Dates & Prices

Depart: 29-Jan-2022

Noon, Auckland

Finish: 06-Feb-2022

After breakfast, Wellington

  • NZ$4250
    Single Supplement: NZ$925

    Hybrid: NZ $315
    Road: NZ $360
    e-Bike: NZ $450

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Included

What’s included
8 nights accommodation (mostly 3 and 4 star)
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners
Full minibus support
Experienced guide/ cycle mechanic
Pedaltours souvenir cycle jersey
Daily route directions and coloured maps with profiles
Excellent, well-maintained bikes with pannier/carry bags and helmet included (e-bikes available)

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56 Tawa Road, Kumeu
Auckland, 0891

Phone +64 9 585 1338  +64 22 495 4660

Email info@pedaltours.co.nz

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