Everything you need to know to bike across new zealand

This video shares (almost) everything you need to know before biking around Aotearoa New Zealand. I biked around Aotearoa New Zealand partially with a friend, and partially solo, in the (NZ) summer of 2023-2024. It is a wonderful country to visit and to bike in. With this video, you can learn about the important aspects before you decide to bike across Aotearoa New Zealand. From the terrain, the weather, the camping, the transportation, etc. watch here to better prepare for your upcoming adventure! Want to join me on my next trip? Find my group adventures here. https://www.livingbybike.com/ Like my videos? Support me by buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/livingbybike INSTA:   / livingbybike   LIVING BY BIKE: https://livingbybike.org 00:00 Introduction 01:30 1. Lack of Ozone 02:15 2. Biosecurity at the Border 03:00 3. Wild/Freedom Camping 04:36 4. December- January is Peak Travel Season 05:58 5. New Zealand is Large 07:20 6. Be Prepared for Mountain Biking 08:58 7. Lack of (Bike Friendly) Public Transportation 10:58 8. The Te Araroa Trail 11:54 9. Apps You Need to Use 13:26 10. DOC Campgrounds 14:40 11. Make Sure Your Bike is Ready for the South Island 15:32 12. Sandflies 15:42 13. Bike North to South 16:04 14. Weather 17:08 Conclusion MUSIC Mike and Ron Jam by The Sluts With Nuts Source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY) MY SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Website: livingbybike.org MY (GENUINE) FAVORITE PRODUCTS (yes I do get a small commission if you purchase from these links ☺️) Ornot UV Trail shirt (as mentioned in the video): https://bit.ly/3TuHd1W Outer Shell (San Francisco based company that makes high quality bike bags for commuting to bikepacking): use code LIVINGBYBIKE for 15% off your purchase https://outershell.com/ Ortlieb (they make durable and reliable bike bags for bikepacking/bicycle touring): https://bit.ly/47g8Csw Ornot (San Francisco made stylish cycling kits to keep you comfortable on your next adventure): https://bit.ly/40hWrsV Osprey (sport specific backpacks for hydration and more): https://bit.ly/3tWCT13 #bikepacking #biketour #biking #solotravel #travel