Pedal the rural lanes of the North Island
Explore the iconic sights and the lesser known tracks of this lovely part of NZ
Cycle to this beautiful spot on the second day of the tour
Biking, exploring and heartily enjoying all the North Island has to offer on this superb tour
Cycle tour NZ's diverse scenery as you take the road less travelled

North Island Back Roads: Wellington to Auckland

Duration
9 days
Site savings
$32
From
$3,085 USD

Ride NZ’s spectacular coastal and rural roads from Wellington to Auckland over 9 days on a guided group tour. Cycle a selection of New Zealand’s quiet back roads from the capital all the way to the City of Sails on this 9 day fully supported road biking tour. The guides will be there to show you the best of NZ, share their stories and will always be nearby with the support vehicle if anyone gets tired legs, or needs a snack! You’ll also enjoy a variety of carefully picked local accommodation and kiwi hospitality.

  • 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 in Wellington and ends in central Auckland.

    Fly into Wellington International Airport (WLG) and fly out of Auckland Airport (AKL).

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

    The tour is 9 days long with 7 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 tour 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 travelling 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.