MEDIA STATEMENT
Cycle trails and cycle
and walking tourism are more popular than ever, with nearly
two million trips on the country’s Great Rides in one
year, says Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.
“New
analysis of data from the 22 trails which form the Great
Rides shows an increase of nearly 700,000 trips in the year
to February, compared to 2015,” said Mr Nash.
“The
Great Rides offer intrepid travellers a low-cost and
accessible way to see the best parts of the country by going
off-road. The rides are graded from easy to expert, and
offer something for riders and walkers of all