On two wheels you can cover a lot of ground and still see, hear and smell the natural world around you. With paddocks of sheep, acres of vines, rivers, mountains, lakes, the ocean, ancient forests, steaming sulphurous cauldrons and boiling pools of mud, there’s always something happening just the other side of your sunglasses.
Whether you’re cruising around a wine trail, exploring a coast road past beaches and seals or cross country cycling along a disused railway route, you can either plan it as you go or opt for a guided tour. Some tours will even carry your luggage or a non-cycling friend in their support vehicle.
New Zealanders’ passion for mixing adrenalin with wilderness scenery means mountain biking trails are everywhere. The 42 Traverse in the Tongariro National Park is quietly becoming famous, and the relentless quest for the all-day downhill has seen a boom in alpine heli-biking.
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www.kennett.co.nz Publishers of 'Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides' featuring 350 rides.