Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand

Hit the road with this collection of 200 epic bike rides across Australia and New Zealand. Cycle along Tasmania's Bay of Fires Trail or pedal through the South Island's misty native forest on the Old Ghost Road. Featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 ideas for similar trips, you'll find inspiration for a lifetime of biking adventures.

Loop around Lake Burley Griffin for the ultimate tour of Canberra's arts and culture scene; descend through the gum forests of the Blue Mountains and discover the natural wonder of Sydney's backyard; explore the reclaimed Timber Trail in rural Waikato on the North Island; or enjoy a diverse and enchanting excursion along the South Island's Heaphy Track. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or you're looking to embark on your first bikepacking holiday, you'll find expert tips and practical information including when to go and where to stay, to help make planning your trip a total breeze.

Inside you'll discover expert toolkits with travel knowledge and advice to help you get there, challenge level grading for each bike ride (easy, harder, epic), breathtaking photography of each destination's vast and impressive landscape, plus illustrated maps of the core cycling trails. With its beautiful and vibrant cover by New Zealand illustrator Ross Murray, this stunning book continues the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series and makes the perfect gift for the cycling lover in your life or anyone looking to experience a sustainable travel adventure.