Safari Cycling
Cycling in New Zealand
New Zealand is an ideal biking destination with spectacular scenery, a low crime rate, minimal traffic and friendly locals. Flying Kiwi offer optional cycle rides or bring your own bike.This is a brilliant way to catch the sights, get a feel for this stunning land and enjoy a fun activity in good company. The pick up and drop off system enables you to cycle the distance that you choose. It is important you book your bike before starting your trip. Rides to suit all levels of fitness.Most of the rides are on road and provide great scenery and easy access. With huge varieties of terrain and some of the most spectacular backdrops you could imagine its an excellent option to see the natural beauty of New Zealand.
The South Island offers some of the best cycle routes in the World and the North Island has some excellent paved back roads. The main highways are the busiest roads to cycle on and traffic does get busier through the summer months. The population of the North Island is around 3 million and the population of the south around 1 million and as you’d expect cycling in the South means less traffic.
CYCLE OPTIONS
There are a number of cycling options most days. Choose from a lazy few kilometres ahead of the bus in the morning, to an all day marathon over alpine passes for the keen. The distances literally range from 5km to 100km plus. We provide you with a cycle, helmet, repair kit, map and 0800 help me number. The guides will describe the terrain so you can make an informed decision. The vast majority of our bikes are deisgned by leading NZ bike company Avanti. Their local expertise ensures the bikes are ideally suited to the hills and the odd off road track that we may find. You can bring your own pedals if you have clip on bike shoes.
COST
Bike hire is completely optional. There are loads of walks and other activities for those not cycling. Usually around half the passengers hire cycles. A great way to get fit and get closer to the scenery. Bike hire works out from NZ$14 per day dependant on the length of the tour. Unfortunately we can not hire cycles by the day, but you can hire a bike for only part of your trip. Ask us about the options. You can bring your own bike for which we charge a Private Cycle Handing Fee – the cost of which is detailed on each tour.
