New Zealand Bike Tours
Take the hard work out of exploring our slice of mountain biking paradise!
New Zealand is rapidly becoming one of the world's most attractive biking destinations, with access to our incredible countryside growing each season. Gondola assisted riding is rapidly taking the world stage, and one of our greatest achievements has been the development of the New Zealand Cycle Trail.
As keen mountain bikers ourselves, we understand the biggest challenges riders face when they’re planning their New Zealand biking adventure is finding the trails in the first place, then organising their shuttles and return vehicles on one-way rides. So we’ve created your dream biking vacation!
We've designed our ‘Weka’ itinerary so that you can experience the best of New Zealand biking, at your own pace, accompanied by our legendary kiwi guides and you’ll be completely vehicle assisted along the way.
We'll take care of all the logistics, organise hearty home-cooked meals and personally guide you on some of the best trails New Zealand has to offer. We’ve handpicked the absolute best sections of the legendary New Zealand Cycle Trail, and if you’d like to get an adrenaline fix – you can always add on a day of gondola assisted riding in Queenstown!
So if you're keen to see New Zealand at handlebar height whilst enjoying great exercise in our crisp, clean air, then take a look at our ‘Weka’ itinerary below, or request a free brochure and we can help you toward your trip of a lifetime!
Also see:
The New Zealand Cycle Trail
Our Bikes and Cycling Gear
Gondola Assisted Mountain Biking
The 'Weka' trip is our purpose built, biking adventure. Having said that, there are mountain biking options on most of our New Zealand trips, so get in touch to chat about which trip is going to be the best for you.
Trip Reviews
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Excellent way to see New Zealand
My husband and I went on the Kauri trip in November 2017. This trip had been on our bucket list for a while and we decided to go with Active Adventures as they were offering the type of travel and activities we wanted to do in New Zealand. Our two awesome guides, Andy (encyclopedia of knowledge) and Jo (excellent cook) made us feel at home and have shown us the beautiful country of NZ while ensuring everyone had fun. We had an amazing time on the North Island and I highly recommend this trip if you enjoy outdoor activities.
Claire Barrette-Remy – Ontario, Canada
Kauri, December 2017 -
Whatever the dream, if its New Zealand, find a way!!
Where do I even start?!?!? NZ has been #1 on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until I realized I couldn't wait forever for that perfect time, to have X amount of money saved, to have a companion to go with me...that I decided to JUST GO ALREADY! And I suggest you do the same! Don't wait another moment. I went alone but found the most wonderful companions I could have ever hoped for! Even got a great roommate. The guides, Claire and Jess were PHENOMENAL! I started crying off and on a few days before the end of the trip because I became that attached to them and knew I would never see them again. Leaving at the airport, I couldn't even speak I was so upset and saying goodbye. So wonderful and beyond knowledgeable! I miss Jess' cooking and Claire's coffee already and I just got back yesterday!!! But seriously folks, the Manuka was beyond what expectations I could have ever dreamed. Yes it was indeed physical, so be ready for that; but there were some flatter, easier options for those that chose to not exert so much energy. There were a couple of times I wanted to just quit, but Claire and/or Jess kept me going saying it would be worth it (for the view AND the accomplishment) and MAN WERE THEY RIGHT!!!
The food, the company, the knowledge, the laughs, the comradery, the views, the EXPERIENCES....all of it was TOP NOTCH! I have my memories that will last a lifetime; best money I have EVER spent.
Don't wait! GO! I plan to go back in a couple of years to do the entire Milford Track. That's my only regret is that I didn't spend the extra to do that. But that's on me, not AA!
June Vidrine – Texas, United States
Manuka, March 2017 -
Amazing Adventure!
I just got home from the Winter Rimu trip throughout South Island of New Zealand. To say it was simply "amazing" does not accurately describe the trip. The views, adventures, service and guides were extraordinary. The trip was worth every penny. Even when snowstorms came or other inclement weather hit, there was always a backup plan that allowed us to keep experiencing the awesome culture, people, mountains, lakes and glaciers of New Zealand. I was very impressed with Active Adventures and can not wait to plan my next trip through Active Adventures!
Elizabeth Derck – Tennessee, United States
Winter Rimu, August 2016 -
A Fantastic trip
This is the best way to tour South Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the spectacular views, experience the first hand of back country and meet the physical challenges. With small group of people and two dedicated guides, what else one ask for?
Sha Ma – Kansas, United States
Rimu, January 2017 -
Even better than expected, and I expected a lot
This was a truly awe inspiring trip---from the mountains to the rain forest to Milford Sound. A friend of mine advised me not to go on this trip. He said if I did, I would never have anything better to look forward to and he may have been right.
Realizing that an extraordinary amount of work is done by the office and support staff, I still have to say that this trip would not be what it was without the guides, Nick and Tory, going above and beyond what anyone could have expected. They have got to be among the best.
Thank you to the entire gang at Active Adventures.
Doug Spitzenberger – South Dakota, United States
Rimu, March 2017
