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Are you currently on locum tenens assignment in New Zealand? Or do you plan to take a medical adventure here soon? If your answer is yes then lucky for you. The Land of the Long White Cloud is really quite a place. Okay, one last question: Do you love mountain biking? If so then we've got the perfect backcountry adventures for you right here in New Zealand. You won't want to miss out on these guided journeys.
If you're already an expert cyclist you might be thinking that you just want to make your own way. And there's nothing wrong with that. Though we do suggest at least glancing at these tours because you'll get access to insider knowledge and secret trails that no one else really knows about.
The Timber Trail
Venture through ancient forests and over beautiful suspension bridges on this classic 54-mile trail (87 km) in Pureora Forest Park. Tread Routes, a tour company based in Taupo, offers a two-day package complete with food and accommodation in between riding.
The Great Lake Trail
Where the Timber Trail will give you immense, forested views, the Great Lake Trail will give you, you guessed it, immaculate views of New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo. Start off in Kinloch (grab some world-class coffee while you're here) and make your way past wetlands, waterfalls and beaches. Treat Routes provides a two-day package for this trail, too.
Alps to Ocean Trail
All right, enough of the North Island. Let's dig into a really great guided tour on the South Island. The Alps to Ocean Trail will take you to hot pools in Lake Tekapo, beneath the towering Mt. Cook, down canal roads and through seemingly infinite tussocklands. Adventure South provides an unforgettable six-day tour of what is quickly becoming New Zealand's best cycling trail.