New Zealand 16 Day NZ MTB Dreamer Tour

16 Day NZ MTB Dreamer Tour

  • Auckland to Queenstown
  • Start time: 8 AM
  • Finish time: approx 1 PM (free afternoon on day 16)

The finest of the North. The ideal of the South. They both come together over an impressive 16 days to create the utmost adventure, the pinnacle of mountain biking in New Zealand!

Take in the lush forests and epic, adventurous trails of the North Island, and complement it with the high country tracks and purpose built parks of the South Island.

Sample the cream of the crop of Aotearoa’s mountain biking, exploring the full length of the country to experience some of the best rides in the world.

Add an extra dose of awesome by including some of our fantastic add-on options such as Heli-Biking, MTB Skills Clinics, bungy and skydiving to name a few. Our totally customizable business model has won us a swag of awards.

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Inclusions

No need for hours of online research and planning – all you need to do is focus on the riding, the eating and the drinking – forget about sorting accommodation, and transport, we’ve already sorted that (and more) out.

  • All transport to New Zealand’s best MTB locations.
  • Professional advice on gear, equipment, riding tips and add-ons.
  • Accommodation ( max 6 share, upgrades available)
  • Quality and delicious daily breakfast.
  • Stunning Cook Strait ferry crossing.
  • Detailed trail advice and recommendations.
  • Exclusive Haka Tours riding on backcountry and private trails.
  • TWO awesome Haka MTB Guides with local knowledge, expert skills and
  • mechanical know how.
  • Access to full tool box and quality night lights for Haka Night Rides.
  • Small group sizes (max 14).
  • All shuttles on Redwoods, Bridge to Nowhere and Coronet Peak.
  • Skyline Gondola Bike Pass in Rotorua & Queenstown.
  • Christchurch Adventure Park Pass.
  • Māori Cultural Experience night including traditional Hāngī dinner.
  • Classic NZ BBQ.
  • Both of your nights at Castle Hill include dinner.

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Add-Ons

Customize your trip by adding optional activities and upgrades as you build your tour online.

  • Hire one full-suspension MTB from our new Specialized fleet – $899
  • Upgrade your accommodation to a private room – $1,449
  • Heli-Biking in Queenstown
  • MTB skills clinics in Rotorua, Wellington or Nelson
  • Bungy jump in Taupō or Queenstown
  • Paragliding in Queenstown
  • Book accommodation before or after your tour

Nothing is compulsory, just pick the things that suit best.

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Itinerary:

1 Auckland – Rotorua
Get those legs working in the Whakarewarewa Forest.
2 Rotorua – Ride the North Island’s wonderland – The Redwoods Forest! Plus a magical Māori Cultural Evening and hāngī meal.
3 Rotorua to Taupō – A serious dose of awesome at Skyline Rotorua Bike Park.
4 Taupō to Ohakune – “Fun-dulating” riding on the shores of our greatest lake, Lake Taupō.
5 Ohakune – Stunning scenery and an exhilarating shuttle on the The Bridge to Nowhere Track.
6 Ohakune – Wellington – Today we cruise down to the nation’s capital.
7 Wellington – Nelson – A serving of some Wellington secrets and a ferry crossing across the Cook Strait.
8 Nelson – Nelson’s putting it all on for us: singletrack, stunning XC, superb downhills.
9 Nelson – Christchurch –  Rest those tired legs with a beautiful drive east to the Garden City.
10 Christchurch – Castle Hill – Take on New Zealand’s most up and coming riding destination: Christchurch.
11 Castle Hill – Challenging single track and stunning scenery make this one a locals’ favourite.
12 Castle Hill to Wanaka – Amazing multi-line mountain trails, and a Haka Tours Night Ride.
13 Wanaka – Queenstown – The finest South Island singletrack with a chance to smash the rugged Cardrona Park.
14 Queenstown – This is it, the undisputed adventure capital of the world –Queenstown!
15 Queenstown – Trails, tracks, activities and nightlife that will hum to the needs of any rider!
16 Queenstown – Hit the world class Skyline Mountain Bike Park before we say farewell.
  • available as custom trip for 5 or more – click here to email
  • level: intermediate, advanced
  • ages: all (call for under 18)
  • group size: varies
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Testimonials

Away stoked to show New Zealand visitor the unique landscape and trails especially our swing bridges which I think are a real focal point for a a lot of out #backcountry trails. This swing bridge is on the #BridgeToNoWhere #Mangapurua trail where there are 4 or 5 really cool deep valley crossings full of ferns 👌. .

damianstones

Ripping turns as we wind our way down some epic jungle, it was a party on #BillyT - built by the local legend Dodzy. Week one of the NZ tour with @markymath and @nzmtbtours.

chamakazi

Our guide @scruffymorgs and his mountain top dab! #hakatours #mtb #oldghostroad

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One of our all blacks rentals getting a good run on a bluebird day in the mountains today. #ovalrevolution #ovalthis #specialized

haka_mtb_tours

Out searching for dinosaurs w/ @nzmtbtours @chamakazi 📷 #🥝 #funisthebest #mtb

markymath

Bridge to Nowhere! Thanks @damianstones for the photo #specilizedbikes #specializedenduro #specializednz #nzmtbtours #ovalthis #ovalrevolution

scruffymorgs