Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand

03/03/2026

Congratulations on 25 years Otago Central Rail Trail!

23/02/2026

Congratulations to our latest survey winner, Tony, who won after completing an epic trip riding the Clutha Gold, Roxburgh Gorge and Otago Central Rail Trail Great Rides.

He lists the Timber Trail as his favourite Great Ride and says, "Cycling is a really important part of my mental wellbeing and general fitness. I
hope to continue for a couple of decades yet!"

Remember, tell us about your Great Ride experience via our short survey to go in the draw to win the Bikepacking Aotearoa book by The Kennett Brothers: https://getsmartglobal.com/nzcycletrails/

18/02/2026

More good news 📢

The Ohakune Old Coach Road is fully back in action. Clyde's Access is open again and work has been completed to clear the culverts making the ford crossing rideable.

Get out there and enjoy!

Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand Ruapehu NZ Ruapehu District Council

04/02/2026

Are you planning to head out on a Great Ride for the long weekend?

Escape the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life and immerse yourself in nature. From lush rainforests to rugged coastlines, get away from it all and experience New Zealand's remote wilderness.

Check out four Great Rides that are a mix of mild, or truly wild, all with degrees of remoteness and isolation: https://www.nzcycletrail.com/remote-wilderness/?

Photo credit: Timber Trail Pou at Pureora credit StudioZag.com

03/02/2026

02/02/2026

Summer is a popular time for Kiwis, their families and international visitors to head out on New Zealand’s epic 23 Great Rides.

Before embarking on your next adventure, take note of advice from bike tour operators Shane and Tina (pictured), of Twin Coast Adventures based in Kaikohe in the far north.

Read their tips here: https://www.nzcycletrail.com/inspire-your-ride/summer-riding-tips-and-tricks/

29/01/2026

Last week, adventure provider Cycle Journeys celebrated the official opening of their Twizel depot with the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, the Hon. Louise Upston, alongside Cycle Journeys chief executive Marcus Waters, Mackenzie District mayor Scott Aronsen and Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails chief executive Janet Purdey.

It positions Twizel at the centre of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, a 316-kilometre route running from Aoraki Mt Cook to Oamaru, and the longest of our Great Rides. The new depot is custom-built to offer cycle tourism in the Mackenzie District with dedicated racks, an area for mechanics and charging stations for the e-bikes.

Congratulations to the Cycle Journeys team!

25/01/2026

The The Big Bike Film Night is back in 2026 for your bike film fix!!! Set to ignite the passion of cycling enthusiasts across New Zealand, rolling into cinemas from 17 February to 9 June 2026.

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission: bringing together the best cycling short films from around the world. 🚲️📽️

Showcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee!

For more information, visit their website www.bigbikefilmnight.nz

21/01/2026

Important update from Hauraki Rail Trail

21/01/2026

The Whakarewarewa Forest Loop is a mountain bike trail located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. This is one of New Zealand's Great Rides.This v...