hi,
I won't likely be riding in Auckland as I'm visiting friends there. The time in Rotorua will be for watching the single speed world championships, which I'm planning to skip. This is a road cycling trip for me. My friend in Auckland told me about the Otago rail trail too, but the cycling part of this trip is already arranged.

So the "moderate hills" is an understatement, I take it?

I was hoping to find some more people interested in going, so if you know anyone, please send them the link for the information about the trip. Thanks!~