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Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand

By Lonely Planet
Series: Epic
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Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand offers an exhilarating exploration of stunning cycling routes across Australia and New Zealand. The book highlights scenic trails, from coastal rides to forest paths, providing cyclists of all levels with inspiring journeys. It also includes practical information and insider tips to enhance the adventure experience in these diverse landscapes.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring the great outdoors and have a passion for cycling, as it offers inspiring ideas for epic bike adventures across stunning landscapes in Australia and New Zealand. Whether you're an experienced cyclist looking for your next challenge or a beginner seeking picturesque routes, this guide highlights a range of journeys to suit all enthusiasts.

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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.

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Explore Australia and New Zealand's most thrilling cycling routes in the follow-up to Lonely Planet's Epic Bike Rides of the World. With first-person stories of 50 amazing bike rides plus a further 150 route ideas, this book provides an inspiring introduction to cycle touring and the exciting experiences that await travellers. From family-friendly trips on rail trails to thrilling days out at mountain bike parks and epic, long-distance bikepacking routes, this book has something for every level of cyclist.

Each of the featured rides includes:

  • First-person accounts from writers who have completed the ride
  • Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic
  • Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer's journey
  • Cycling factbox: when is the best time to ride, bike hire information, how to get there, what to take
  • Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat
  • Suggestions for similar rides

50 epic bike rides across Australia and New Zealand, including:

  • Mountain bike parks: Blue Derby, Tasmania (Australia)
  • Rail trails: Murray to the Mountains, Victoria (Australia)
  • Long distance trails: Mawson Track, South Australia; Munda Biddi, Western Australia

With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether you're a regular rider or just want to explore your destination in a fun and sustainable way, Epic Bike Rides of Australia & New Zealand will inspire a lifetime of adventures on two wheels.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand offers readers a collection of awe-inspiring cycling routes across both countries, catering to a variety of skill levels. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant photography and detailed maps, which help in planning trips. Although some wish for more in-depth local insights, the overall consensus is that it's an inspiring guide for cycling enthusiasts seeking adventure in picturesque landscapes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838696047

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 August 2023

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 1380g

Pages: 320

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