Best Nature Bike Tours in New Zealand: Our Top 5

1.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

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

Start in Historic Clyde, get fitted with a Merida bike, then ride from Auripo through Poolburn Gorge and across Central Otago. Stop at Omakau, Ophir, or Chatto Creek, and choose a 2:30pm pickup or continue toward Clyde.

“Lots of fun riding the old rail trail. The country side can be a bit bleak in parts and in others the view across the mountains is spectacular. We had electric bikes which I would recommend , not for hills but your on holiday right ! A few nice cafe and a great pub along the way. We rode the one day from Auripo to Clyde. Great fun”

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2.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $93

Start in Cromwell with an e-bike, helmet, trunk bag, repair kit, and safety briefing. Ride the Grade 1 to 3 Lake Dunstan Cycleway at your own pace, stop at places such as Carrick Winery, then return to your car by executive shuttle.

“Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.”

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3.Half-Day Self-Guided Mountain Bike Journey through Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $34Best value

Start near Rotorua’s Redwood Forest Visitor Centre, where Mountain Bike Rotorua fits you with a Giant bike and helmet, then helps you choose a route through 160 km of trails. You ride independently for about four hours, with onsite mechanical support and a café available from 9am to 5pm.

“The outfit you with bike and helmet. Remember to bring gloves and water bottle. The mountain biking here is the best I’ve ever experienced, and I only did one percent of the trails. I can’t wait to come back someday and try different trails. The 3 to 4 hour experience was a great idea and Viator was great and communicating and for a reasonable price.”

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4.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $124

Ride 28km from Kaitoke to Cross Creek on a pedal mountain bike, passing native forest, old rail tunnels, bridges, and mountain views. Cycle independently after a safety briefing, with lunch, water, equipment, and return transport included. Isaac and the Cycle Remutaka team handle the practical details.

“Our guide was wonderful. It was a fantastic day for a bike ride. The ride was beautiful, so far it has been the highlight of our trip.”

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5.Wanaka: Self-Guided Regular MTB – Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $71

Meet the Wanaka Bike Tours team in town, collect a modern mountain bike, and shuttle to Lake Hawea. Follow easy riverside and lakeside trails for 30km through Albert Town and along the Clutha River, with time for cafes, wineries, the swing bridge, and Wanaka Tree.

“A very enjoyable experience.Our guide was very friendly,accomodating,professional and has a wealth of knowlege about the area and history.We recommend it to all.Thanks heaps.”

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