🇳🇿 Atlas

New Zealand

Every climb, race and route we hold in New Zealand, on one map.

Climbs: 17
Highest summit: 1320m· Island Saddle
Routes: 3

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Regions in New Zealand

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The terrain of New Zealand

Every cataloged climb in the country, plotted by how long it runs and how hard it bites.

Highest summit: 1320m; Island Saddle
Longest climb: 12.5km; The Divide
Steepest climb: 9.2%; Island Saddle

Difficulty mix

Cat 1: 1
Cat 2: 5
Cat 3: 5
Cat 4: 6

Length against gradient

The 17 most prominent climbs in New Zealand. Color is category; the two ringed marks are the longest and the steepest.

New Zealand rewards cyclists with a compact but characterful roster of eight catalogued climbs, each tracing the country's dramatic high passes. None reaches hors catégorie status, and the highest summit tops out at 1132 metres, so these are ascents built on rhythm and scenery rather than punishing extremes. From the sweeping open country of Lindis Pass to the steady grind up Arthur's Pass, the riding here trades intimidation for immersion in wild, wide landscapes.

Marquee ascents give the region its identity. Porters Pass and Lewis Pass deliver long, honest gradients through alpine terrain, while Danseys Pass and Wards Pass offer quieter, more remote challenges. Whether you are chasing every summit or picking a single standout, New Zealand's passes make for a memorable, achievable climbing destination where the effort is matched by the panorama at the top.