A quirky and wonderful place awaits you near the half-way point of the Banks Peninsula Track.

Learn everything you need to know about these pesky critters and how to outsmart them on your next adventure

Why we love being on the water and what sets our multi activity tour West Coast Special apart from our other tours

Find out why this trail is one of our favourites! It's not only the spectacular views...

The Kaikoura Coastal Track offers more than just stunning views. Learn more about its story here.

If this is a question you ask yourself, find out here what we have to say about mixing standard and Ebikes, and the reasons behind it.

We think there is no more beautiful, wild, wonderful and adventurous place in New Zealand than the West Coast of the NZ.

Wondering how challenging your cycle tour will be? Find all info you'll need about our simple grading system here.

A question we often get asked! Here are some tips and links for you to help you get the important details sorted.

Do you wonder if you know enough about the technical side to get the most out of your Ebike? How well do you know your Ebike battery/motor?

Using hiking poles is a great idea – regardless of age or fitness level! Even if you never thought they were for you – there are so many...

Gaiters – what are they? Not everyone is familiar with these leg coverings for hikers, so fair enough to ask! You might have seen them on...

Which bike suits me? An important question as cycling is only fun if your bottom is still ok after a few hours in the saddle.

Let us flatten the slopes and overcome headwind for you, and move your joints without the strain! Electric assisted bikes (Ebikes) are easy to understand and easy to ride. You will be able to ride much bigger distances and keep up with the fittest riders. They have a range of 35 – 80 km on one battery charge and you can recharge them anywhere overnight if needed. The main bike trails on the Lakes, Fiords & Mountains tour are the multi-day Around the Mountains Trail near Que

Electric Bikes have made cycle touring possible and pleasurable for a wide range of people. They are simple to operate and eliminate much of the cycling strain from legs and knees. Ebikes are included on all Sidetracks Women cycle tours. On the Explore Otago Cycle Tour you will be on an Electric Bike like this: Perfect for the Otago Trails Our European-designed Ebikes are built with comfort and ease of operation in mind, and feature unisex frames, 29” wheels, front suspension

A bike that fulfills the terrain requirements and is the right size for your frame is a prerequisite for cycling to be a pleasure.

There is a great offer that makes decisions much easier to commit to your next cycling or hiking adventure!

My experiences on a Sidetracks tour as a single hiker. Signing up to do a guided small group hike with a bunch of women I didn’t know, was a first for me. I had some spare time and thought I’d do something different and interesting, but what? I came across Sidetracks Women online and thought it was serendipitous a tour was starting in the next couple of weeks. Without thinking too hard about it, I signed up. After getting all my gear sorted, I met part of the group at the des

Who is Sidetracks Women - how it all began

Four easy-to-follow tips to get your chain back onto your Ebike.