Top North Island Bike Tours

The hills around Wellington offer a spectacular backdrop for a cycling tour, but you don’t need to worry about biking uphill. This 3-4 hour electric bike tour takes all the effort out of cycling, so you can concentrate on admiring the sights and enjoying the views.

Get out of the tour bus and create your own journey on this self-guided scenic bike ride to coastal wineries. Spend some time outdoors on the beautiful coast near Hawke’s Bay, riding beachside roads and a cycle trail to three wineries. The wineries are all located towards the end of the trail, so you won’t have to worry about riding bikes while drinking wine. When your winery visits are over, a shuttle takes you back to Napier. Shuttle pick up time departs Elephant Hill at 4pm and subject to change if there's an additional shuttle.

Biking is a great way to visit wineries and explore Hawke’s Bay. With this tour, explore more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) of scenic, bike-friendly paths at your own pace, stopping at some of the region’s finest wine producers along the way. Opt for an available wine purchase pick-up service, so you won’t have to lug bottles around on a bicycle.

Escape the tourist trail and zip around Auckland’s atmospheric neighborhoods on this electric bike tour. Follow the scenic Grafton Gully cycle way, soak up the atmosphere along Karangahape Road (‘K Road’), explore the Ponsonby district and Wynyard Quarter, and admire views of Auckland Harbour as you glide across Te Wero Bridge.

Located just five minutes from downtown Rotorua, the Whakarewarewa Forest features 100 miles (160 km) of twisting mountain bike trails. Book your bike hire for a half-day ride through this redwood terrain, considered one of the region’s top trail networks. You’ll find a variety of paths for all abilities on this self-guided bike tour.

Beginner and advanced cyclists alike will enjoy this fun cycling tour through the Remutaka Ranges, on the Remutaka Cycle Trail. The easy-to-moderate trail is suitable for most riders who are up for an adventure, and the standard 11 mile (18 kilometer) route can be lengthened or shortened to suit your needs. Enjoy the forested scenery that you’ll ride through, and learn more about the history of this area from your local guides.

Make your way around the wineries of Hawke’s Bay without driving worries—and with a big dose of fresh air and fun—on this self-guided e-bike experience. Collect your e-bike, don the supplied helmet, and pedal around the estates at your own pace using the provided route map. Visit your choice of wineries like Abbey Cellars and Unison Vineyard, enjoy wine-tastings (own expense), and collect any wine purchases (own expense) at your finishing point (summer only).

The essential introduction to Wellington! Jump on a bike and our guide will show you around the Wellington Waterfront and introduce you to some fascinating past and present figures who have made Wellington the creative capital it is today. This tour is perfect for those with just a couple of hours to spare or who prefer their riding to be only on cycle paths. This route is only 10km so the riding is easy and the distance is short (if you're after a longer bike ride, check out our Half Day Tour). Our Introduction to Wellington tour is set at an easy pace with plenty of time for questions and taking photos at each of the tour stops. Our tour focuses on six city shaping people and we’ll point out some key Wellington landmarks along the way including the Parliament, Wellington Stadium, Te Papa Museum, Cuba St, Oriental Bay, Wellington Railway Station and the historic Wellington Waterfront. We use regular bikes for this tour as it's mostly flat, but you can upgrade to an electric bike.

Spin along winding country roads to award-winning New Zealand wineries on this 1-day self-guided Martinborough wineries bike tour. Pedal at your own pace around the pretty town of Martinborough. Stop off along the way to visit boutique wineries and learn of the region’s rich winemaking heritage. Sample some of the fine wines for which the region is famous, and gain insight into the scents and flavors at play in your glass. When you get hungry, find a scenic spot and enjoy a delicious picnic of delicious local produce.

We will pick you up with a 9.30am shuttle from Wellington Station and travel up to the start of the trail at Kaitoke. Follow the meandering Hutt River downhill from its source to its end at Seaview, then ride around the coastline to the beautiful Days Bay. You can either drop your bikes off at Wildfinder Days Bay and go for a paddle on a kayak or SUP (open during summer only), then jump on the ferry back to Wellington. 46km of moderate riding, suitable for riders with reasonable levels of fitness. Please note this tour is for a Mountain Bike, if you would prefer to ride an eBike please select the day trip: 'From Source to Sea eBike Remutaka Cycle Tour' instead.

This tour includes everything you need to enjoy a fantastic experience in the spectacular Karangahake Gorge, between Paeroa and Waihi in New Zealand. You'll be provided with premium quality ebikes that are custom fitted to your needs before your ride. Lunch and morning afternoon teas include a mix of home baked goods and healthy snacks. All transport to and from the trail is provided in a comfortable modern air-conditioned shuttle van with your experienced guide at the wheel. This tour is fully supported, so you can ride the beautiful Karangahake Gorge with the confidence that help and support is never far away. Includes a guided ride around the rim of the historic Martha Gold mine pit in Waihi. Includes a visit to the underground kilns at the Waikino Gold museum in Waikino. Includes an option for taking the 'Windows Walk" to the historic gold mine tunnels in the area. Option to take the historic train journey from Waikino to Waihi (additional cost)

Explore the northeastern end of Lake Taupo by both land and water with a combo bike and kayak tour from Taupo. You'll start by biking from Acacia Bay to Kinloch along the W2K section of the Great Lake Trail on a 2- to 2.5-hour ride. Then enjoy lunch before hopping in a kayak to paddle from Whakaipo Bay to the Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay.

Enjoy a beautiful day out along the Hutt River in Wellington with this tour. Meet your driver at your Wellington accommodation at approximately 9am and then head out to Upper Hutt where you will start your ride. Follow the river, taking in gorgeous scenery along the way, before arriving at charming Days Bay. Here you can swim, kayak and more, before catching a ferry back to Wellington.

Let us take care of all the logistics and you can just enjoy the ride. 3.5 -4 hours riding around some of the most scenic cycle paths and cycle trails that Auckland has to offer. Our guides have all the experience and knowledge to make this a memorable outing and get you to sites that you wouldn't find by yourself. Riding our premium e-bikes is a breeze and means that you can lift your head up and enjoy the surroundings rather than focusing on pedaling your bike and wondering when the next food stop is. Your ride will follow scenic waterways, either the coastline or substantial streams, that are all linked to Auckland's history to enrich your experience. You'll be surprised at how much natural beauty can still be found in urban Auckland, and it's all accessible on a grade 1 cycle trail, so even beginners or inexperienced riders can feel comfortable with this tour.

You’re probably wondering what makes this tour a little fancier than some of our others with similar itineraries? Well, it’s pretty simple – along with a number of extra-special itinerary inclusions, the biggest difference is you'll stay in comfortable twin-share hotel accommodation. That’s right: say au revoir to busy budget dorm rooms – you get a twin-share room to lay your head down each night. Haka Plus Tours are great for couples or friends who are travelling together. If you’re travelling alone, we’ll match you with someone for an instant road trip pal! Or if you’d prefer a room to yourself, that’s no trouble at all. You have the option to upgrade to a private room as well. We kick off in Auckland and 20 days later we wave goodbye in Christchurch. Along the way you’ll get to see some of the most breathtaking scenery New Zealand has to offer. This includes national parks, rainforests, hidden pools, UNESCO World Heritage Areas, and probably more beaches than you have toes.