NZ's Northland - Best seen by bike
CTC logo Far North Loop heading
Tour Duration: 7–12 DAYS
Distance travelled: 180–270 km (depending on option)
Cost of tour: Depends on option chosen (see below)

 –  Begins in Kohukohu on the historic Hokianga harbour.
 –  Visit Shipwreck Bay on Ninety Mile Beach, NZ’s wild west coast.
 –  Cycle to a charming lakeside lodge, relaxing and secluded.
 –  Ride through a shady pine forest to Houhora Harbour – an idyllic east coast fishing village.
 –  Optional 4 wheel drive trip to Cape Reinga at the very North of NZ, the departure point of the deceased according to Maori legend.
 –  Skirt Rangaunu Harbour and cycle back roads to the spectacular Karikari Peninsula.
 –  Cycle down the Pacific Coast via the majestic Whangaroa Harbour.
 –  Kerikeri, the Bay of Islands and a charming Homestay to complete the Far North Loop.

pic: tour images

From left  •  Rural Northland  •  The Coast  •  Marae & church.
Visit our ‘Photo gallery’ for more photos of The Far North Loop.
 
PRICES for ‘The Far North Loop’ tour
There are 2 price options available for each option concerning the carrying of your luggage:
We carry We carry your luggage 
You carry – 
You carry your luggage (panniers & handle bar bag are supplied)

All prices are in New Zealand dollars ($NZD) and include local taxes (GST). Want to know the exact exchange rate for your currency?. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or cheque welcome.

The Leisure Seeker
– 12 days/11 nights
– 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners  
30 km daily average, 37 km max
180 km – total distance travelled
– 6 rest days
We carry: $3,238
You carry: $2,433

The Traveller
– 9 days/8 nights
– 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners  
41 km daily average, 54 km max
245 km – total distance travelled
– 2 rest days
We carry: $2,636
You carry: $2,155

The Energetic
– 7 days/6 nights
– 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
54 km daily average, 70 km max
270 km – total distance travelled
– 1 rest day
We carry: $2,250
You carry: $1,915

The Backpacker
– 7 days/6 nights
30 km daily average, 49 km max
216 km – total distance travelled
– 1 rest day (at Ahipara)
You carry: $1,034


All these routes can be tailored to suit you. Please contact us for a quote at info@cycletours.co.nz

Transfers to and from Auckland are available in our 7-seater licensed passenger service coach for $175 per person (minimum of 2).

Please ensure you read our booking conditions.

ADD ON ACTIVITIES
There are some great activities available en-route that you may be interested in. We can arrange and book any of these activities to work in with your tour:

–  Quad-biking
–  Horse-trekking
–  Cape Reinga Safari Tour
–  Golf
–  Fishing
–  Wine-tasting
–  Sailing
–  Sea-Kayaking

Please contact us if you would like to include any activities or if you would like more infomation.
Please note: These activities are not included in the tour cost.

Far North Loop trail map


Contact us: Phone:
+64 9 436 0033 • Fax: +64 9 436 2600 • Email: info@cycletours.co.nz

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