Landing in Auckland I plan to spend a few days in the area before traveling around the North Island for a 2 weeks - doing sightseeing and riding my gravel bike on the many trails.  I normally spend several days (up to 7 days) in each location - treating it like a base camp staying in hotels, airbnb, whatever is comfortable.  Taking the ferry from Wellington to the south island and touring the island for 3 weeks (route is flexible) - getting in more cycling and some hiking/walking and more sightseeing.  During the final days I drive back to Auckland to return the rental car and fly home to Houston on Dec 14th.  If any portion of this interests you - or even the full 6 weeks - reach out to me and lets discuss the trip details as much of this is still open for planning.  The arrangement can be as simple as sharing the car trips between locations and maybe a few meals and accommodations while doing our independent activities in each area.  I am also happy to spend more time together doing cycling/walking/hiking/sightseeing and enjoying the tour experience together.  I have only 3 weeks experience in the South island from my first trip in 2025 but do know where some of the great trail rides are for gravel cycling :)  I am flexible on the itinerary and on the cost sharing arrangement.  Let's talk...