Enjoy a remarkable road cycling tour of the top of NZ's North Island
Bicycle the north of NZ and enjoy all the natural beauty of the country

Northland Cycle

Duration
9 days
Site savings
$29
From
$2,856 USD
2 Reviews

This journey into Northland takes you to the most northerly point in New Zealand over 9 days of stunning road cycling. The scenery is sublime with long white beaches stretching between ancient volcanic headlands, remote dune-scapes melding into sub-tropical forests and warmer evenings yielding to spectacular bright starry nights. This itinerary provides challenging cycling as you ride from your hotel every day with a minimum of vehicle transfers.

  • Category
    Road Cycling
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    9 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    3 - Intermediate
  • Activity Level
    3 - Active
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Mixed
  • Distance
    356 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    44.1 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in central Auckland where you will be collected and returned to at the end of the tour. Fly in/out of Auckland Airport (AKL).

  • How long is the tour? How many cycling days?

    The tour is 9 days long with 8 days being cycling days.

  • What's the tour like?

    To determine the grade of a particular adventure the tour operator considers a number of factors. These include the condition of the terrain, the altitude, the amount of climbing, the types of roads and the length of the trip. This Northland Cycle is graded moderate to challenging.

    You will need to be a competent road rider with stamina and a good level of fitness, you should be able to cycle comfortably for up to 6-8 hours or around 100km/60miles per day, day after day, with some extended uphill ascents. There are some long days and some steep sections. You should be confident riding on main roads alongside traffic which can be traveling at speed. This tour is not for beginners. The tour is fully supported and if at any stage you feel like having a rest from cycling you will be able to ride in the support vehicle.

  • Who will lead the group?

    The guides are one of the biggest assets of the tour operator and they have pride for their level of quality and high standards. Once the trip reaches 8 people,  two expert guides will join to maximise your enjoyment and overall experience. You’ll know you’re in safe hands as all of the guides are certified in first aid and CPR and many of them are trained bike mechanics. They come from all walks of life but the guides have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
Pat B
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Fabulous scenery, great accommodation and food beyond our expectations on this trip. I was deeply grateful that our guide, Bas, curated the route each day taking into account traffic, weather and the group so we weren't required to complete the anticipated 80-90 km a day. Quite honestly, the heat on our trip would have made completing that distance daily a challenge that would have been beyond me. Bas went out of his way to make sure we all had a great experience, and his attention to detail and conscientiousness was on display every single day.

We would have liked more days cycling along the coast and fewer inland days, but we understood the changes in the route based on traffic and terrain. We appreciated being in a small group (six) so that transfers were quick, efficient and possible. We were disappointed that the Ramada Inn provided a sad excuse for a continental breakfast - way below the rest of the trip experiences. Do the training so you're fit enough for the long days. Be prepared for heat in January.


Barry G
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

A great way to experience the beauty of the northern part of NZ's North Island. If coming from a colder climate, be ready for the possibility of extreme heat and humidity. The sun is much more intense in NZ than it is in the northern hemisphere.,