If you are looking for the ultimate adventure in New Zealand tailored to every level of mountain biker, you are in luck. Here at Bike Morzine, we can help make your visit to New Zealand a trip of a lifetime. New Zealand is the epicentre of mounting biking in the Southern hemisphere, whether you are a pro looking for off season training, or simply want to explore the adventure capital of the world. New Zealand mountain biking has it all and experiencing it has never been easier than with Bike Morzine.
Seeing the amazing landscape of New Zealand is one thing but experiencing the terrain on some of the Worlds best mountain bike trails is another. Boasting World renowned bike parks full of professionals training during the off season, multi day epics & an unrivaled Enduro trail network all based around the bustling town of Queenstown. Due to the sheer number of trails here, we are sure you will find one that suits your abilities.
MTB New Zealand – A Biker’s Dream Destination
It is important to note that most of the trails here are on a graded system in terms of difficulty. Making it easy to find what trails suit you best, the grades are as follows: Grade 1- Easy, wide, smooth trail with a very slight gradient. Perfect for beginners or the family.
Grade 2 – These are slightly harder trails, with a slightly steeper gradient. They have bermed corners and some obstacles such as rocks, which are easily avoidable.
Grade 3 – These trails are aimed at intermediate MTB New Zealand riders. These feature a steeper gradient as well as obstacles and rollable jumps . They are great to get the blood pumping and progress your skills before moving on to the more experienced trails. Grade 4 – More advanced technical trails, with often narrower single track with lots of natural features such as roots & rocks. As well as table top jumps and optional drops Grade 5 – Sections to challenge you both physically and technically, this is a New Zealand mountain biking for those that are looking to hit some of the toughest in the country. A steep gradient, narrow trail with lots of natural element such as rocks, roots and trees. Good size jumps & drops most of which are unavoidable.
Grade 6 – Finally one of the toughest out there is the extreme trails. These are for expert to professional mountain bikers. They feature compulsory steep technical sections, high exposure, gap jumps and big drops.
Here at Bike Morzine, we cater to anyone and everyone who wants to enjoy New Zealand mountain biking. As riders ourselves, we understand what you look for when on a trip. This is why we provide everything you need for the ultimate New Zealand mountain biking trip, along with comfortable accommodation, great activities for days off the bike & lots of local knowledge
MTB New Zealand - The Queenstown Experience
New Zealand is full of amazing mountain bike trails, however, there is no place quite like Queenstown. Rapidly becoming one of the Worlds top mountain bike destinations, for good reason. Skyline Gondola, Coronet Peak & Cardrona Bike Park are 3 world class bike parks all based in Queenstown, offering fast paced downhill race tracks, as well as amazing jump & flow trails. In addition to this, there is an insane network of Enduro trails right on your doorstep, plus the famous jump tracks such as Dream Track, Gorge Road & Mcnearly Gnarly. As well as being one of the top MTB New Zealand locations, it has a lot more to offer. With activities such as skydiving and water sport as well as nightlife, this is one of the best locations of them all. Here at Bike Morzine, we love Queenstown just as much as everyone else. This is why we provide you with the best accommodation to help you enjoy your trip. Our Pinewood accommodation is situated just 2 minutes ride from the legendary Skyline bike park. This makes it easy for you to get out and enjoy an adrenaline-filled trip regardless of your skill level. But why should you choose MTB New Zealand holidays? Well, the answer is simple. We have spent our European winters here for over 10 years know, gathering a wealth of local knowledge, making finding accommodation and bike rental completely stress-free.
New Zealand Cycling Tours for Riders, by Riders
Since 2014, our goal has been simple - provide affordable, high-quality, and functional New Zealand mountain biking holidays. That’s why we work hard to design the ultimate experience for riders as riders ourselves. We believe this thirst for adventure is evident in our New Zealand tours. As the mountain bike capital of the southern hemisphere, this country has a lot to offer. This is why we offer a total of 3 separate tours for the ultimate MTB New Zealand experience. We have teamed up with All Mountain NZ to give you the ultimate trip you will never forget.Each of these has their own unique paths that make for an epic riding experience. Each of these tours is as follows: The Southern Epic – This is a 7-day biking trip along the southern part of the country. Showing a huge variety of World Class enduro trails and outstanding scenery, this is an adventure-filled ride that is sure to take your breath away. Though enjoying the ride should always be your number one priority, don’t forget to stop and soak up the scenery, plus amazing local food & culture. The West Coast Gold – This is yet another 7-day trip for intermediate New Zealand mountain biking enthusiasts. This is a thrilling ride through some of the most rugged & untouched parts of New Zealand. A trip you will never forget.
The Top South – This is the third and final tour that we offer. Take a tour through the sunny part of New Zealand and enjoy a ride up to Marlborough Sounds. On this trip, you can spend 6 days exploring some of the best trails that this country has to offer paired with the Canterbury alpine rocks, lush rainforest and golden beaches We look forward to helping you achieve your best New Zealand mountain biking trip yet. Make sure to also check out our other international destinations. If you have any queries, please do get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.