Blue Tui Shuttles

Hours of operation

As required

Months of operation

All Year

Phone number

Blue Tui Shuttles and Tours provide mountain bike transport and a shuttle service for cyclists/hikers to all the popular trails in the Central North Island. Blue Tui can pick up/drop off from your desired location.

Let Blue Tui Shuttles and Tours take the stress out of your cycling holiday by offering you the complete package. Your transport, accommodation, meals and bike hire are organised for you. Our cycling tours and packages are a fun and easy way to visit the stunning regions of New Zealand’s Central North Island. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery. There are optional excursions for your pleasure, visit Hobbiton, the Waitomo Caves, places of historic value, a wildlife sanctuary, an ancient and disused timber mill or woolshed museum. The pace is set by you. Come and enjoy our beautiful back yard.

Pricing

$35 - 100 (Adult)

Proximity to Airport:

30mins

Proximity to Town:

15mins

Proximity To Coach Terminal:

30mins

Parking:

1

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The Ultimate Triple Treat

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