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Discover a different side to New Zealand by bike.
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Ride the cycle trails of Central Otago
With wide open landscapes, gold mining heritage and winding rivers, Central Otago is a great spot for cycling. Read the story . . .
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Get outdoors: five vineyards to visit by bike in Blenheim
The best way to get around the multitude of vineyards in this pocket of Marlborough is by bike. Flat, straight roads and cycle paths that wind through the vines make for almost effortless cycling and the wineries are all within easy proximity of each other. Read the story . . .
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Take to the mountain bike trails in Whakarewarewa Forest
The Whakarewarewa Forest, aka ‘The Redwoods,’ is 5500 hectares of magnificent native and exotic trees on the outskirts of Rotorua City. Read the story . . .
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Auckland City cycling
Thanks to some passionate advocates and a burst of investment, Auckland City is becoming increasingly pleasurable for pedalling. Read the story . . .
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Te Weheka Walkway/Cycleway
Walk or cycle through bush from Fox Glacier township to the Fox Glacier car park on this shared-use track. Read the story . . .
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Hawke's Bay: cycle trail tales
Though a multi-day cycling tour has its perils (bike shorts are highly recommended), what it offers in return is a chance to see a popular destination at a more human pace than cars allow. Read the story . . .
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Book accommodation for your next cycling adventure
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Save on your cycling trip with Adventure South NZ
AA Members save 10% on guided adventures with Adventure South NZ.
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Book your journey on the Interislander
AA Members can save 10% off the best available fare on the Interislander.
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Hire a rental car from Hertz
AA Members can get an exclusive 15% off the best base rate, plus a 5 cents per litre AA Smartfuel discount on up to 50 litres on New Zealand rentals.
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Walk or ride Marlborough’s Nydia Track
Running from Kuiama Bay near Havelock, to Duncan Bay in Tennyson Inlet, the Nydia Track is one of the lesser-known walks in the Marlborough Sounds. Read the story . . .
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Clutha Gold and Roxburgh Gorge: cycling the Otago river trails
Rain or shine, cycling Otago’s river trails in winter proves to be a beautiful adventure. Read the story . . .
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Must-Do's: Cycling Travel Guide
There are 22 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country. Check out our comprehensive overview of all the best cycle trails available in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Walk or cycle the He Ara Kotahi pathway in Palmerston North
He Ara Kotahi means ‘the path that brings people together’ which is a fitting name for Palmerston North’s newest walkway. Read the story . . .
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Ride the remarkable Remutaka Cycle Trail
Beginning at Petone at the head of Wellington Harbour, the Remutaka Cycle Trail encompasses all the best bits of the Wellington and Wairarapa landscapes. Read the story . . .
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Cycle Tasman's Great Taste Trail
Enjoy easy cycling with enough dining and drinking options to satisfy the most fervent foodie on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Read the story . . .
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