Bike & Mountain Bike Tours in North Island

Explore New Zealand's heritage and sample some of the wines for which the country is famous on this 3-hour Maori cultural bike tour on Waiheke Island. Hop onto your bicycle and spin through Waiheke Island as a guide sheds light on the region's rich history and heritage. Visit a Maori community gathering place and cycle along pristine beaches to Oneroa villages hidden in the hills. Stop off along the way at a local vineyard and sample some of the fine wines in production.

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

Take a half-day bike ride on the Rimutaka Rail Trail when your cruise ship docks in Wellington. The well-maintained bike trail follows the Pakuratahi River through New Zealand's lush green countryside for an exhilarating ride that includes lunch, and the use of a bike and helmet.

Enjoy cycling around Auckland without all the effort in the hilly city, on an electric bike tour. Travelers with varying levels of fitness and cycling experience can ride together, making this a great family trip. You will be fitted with a headset so you can listen to your guide's commentary as you cycle around the city and learn something new.

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.

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.

Escape the tourist trail and zip around Auckland's atmospheric neighborhoods on this 2.5-hour 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.

This self-guided cycling tour is a great introduction to Hawke's Bay - New Zealand's surf-heavy, wine-friendly western North Island coast. It's a 25-mile (40-kilometer) loop trail that starts at the historic port area of Ahuriri and passes Napier's Art Deco buildings, inland riverbanks, pretty countryside, wineries, and a wildlife reserve.