Bike Tours Wanaka

Our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka standard/regular MTB experience takes approximately 3.5 hours. To start, our experienced local support crew member will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you directly to the Te Araroa Track at Lake Hawea.

The self-guided tour begins at the edge of Lake Hawea. You'll follow the signs from Hawea to Wanaka along the Hawea River, Upper Clutha, and Te Araroa trails, leading you back to Wanaka township. The 30km ride is relatively flat and family-friendly.
For those wanting to ride further, we recommend "The Ultimate Wanaka Experience Tour". This self-guide tour adds on 7km and incorporates the "Gladstone Track" extension. You can book this tour through your website live booking system.
If time and energy permit, you can choose to ride further around the lakeside or relax at local cafes and pubs.
Included with this tour is bike hire, a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, a guide map, on-call breakdown service, and bike pickup at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage, but the water bottle is not included.

Please note that the Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town usually closes at 2 pm. Refreshments are available at the Albie Tavern next door or a local takeaway. If you're hungry at the start, our driver can make a quick stop for you to buy food. The Hook Wanaka is open Wednesday through to Sunday.
Remember to bring water, a backpack, sunscreen, and a mobile phone. We provide well-maintained bikes ready for your adventure.

* *Riding with Small Children* *
For small children using kids' bikes (24" and upwards) or being towed in a bike trailer, a small section of the trail may be difficult to navigate. Our driver can show you how to bypass this section or you can have your children dismount and walk. The rest of the ride is perfectly suited for families with young children.
Minimum Participants
We do require a minimum of 3 participants to carry out this activity. Groups with less that 3 can opt to ride our The Ultimate Wanaka Experience Tour which has no minimum requirement. Alternatively, we will waitlist your booking and let you know as soon as we have reached the minimum number of participants to run this activity. We have a maximum group number of 10 participants, so a quick way to check if we have customers already waitlist or confirmed is to see how many spaces we have available on your chosen date.

For more details, please call or email us at hello@wanakabiketours.co.nz. For larger groups, we can arrange custom tours. Please email us for more information.


Pre-bookings are essential.




We look forward to meeting you.

DESCRIPTION:
Make the most of your time in Wanaka and cover more land in less time on one of our new model E-Bikes.
ABOUT THE E-BIKE
Take control of the trail with a hardtail e-bike. E-bikes allow you to go further, go faster and they allow you to climb with greater ease and comfort, the perfect formula for an enjoyable day on the trail.
Full Day E-Bike Hire is normally 9am to 5pm, alternative times may be requested
Includes Helmet / bike lock.
Bikes are collected from outside the iSite Information Centre or local accommodation pick up/drop off can be arranged (normally around 08:30am)
All bikes must be returned before 5pm. A late penalty fee will apply for bikes returned after 5pm. Please refer to our terms and condition on our website for further details.


T&C’s
Please visit our website for Terms and Conditions of rental.

The Ultimate half-day bike ride in the Wānaka lakes area will take you on an adventure through a number of local cycle tracks. Starting in the hidden haven of John Creek, nestled among trees in the south-east corner of Lake Hāwea, this self-guided cycle ride will lead you all the way back to the township of Lake Wānaka.
The ride begins along the Gladstone Track, a section of the Te Araroa Track and the newest track in the area, offering some of the most scenic views of Lake Hāwea. The total distance is 37km, but you can add extra distance by continuing along the Lakeside trail towards Waterfall Creek once you reach Wanaka.
Our experienced local support crew will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you to the start. If we have on-board riders for our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka experience, we will drop them off first.
The self-guided tour begins at the edge of Lake Hawea. You'll follow the signs from John Creek through to the township of Hawea, then head along the Hawea River, Upper Clutha, and Te Araroa trails, leading you back to Wanaka township. The 37km ride is relatively flat with a few rises.
Included with this tour is bike hire, a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, a guide map, on-call breakdown service, and bike pickup at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage, but please note that a water bottle is not included. We recommend a plastic water bottle as metal bottles fall out of the bottle cage.
Please note that the Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town usually closes at 2 pm. Refreshments are available at the Albie Tavern next door or a local takeaway. If you're hungry at the start, our driver can make a quick stop for you to buy food. The Hook Wanaka is open Wednesday through to Sunday.
Remember to bring water, a backpack, sunscreen, and a mobile phone. We provide well-maintained bikes ready for your adventure.


For more details, please call or email us at hello@wanakabiketours.co.nz.
For groups of 8 or more, we can arrange custom private tours. Please email us for more information.


Pre-bookings are essential.


We look forward to meeting you.

Our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka e-bike experience takes approximately 2.5 hours. To start, our experienced local support crew member will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you directly to the Te Araroa Track at Lake Hawea.
The self-guided tour begins at the edge of Lake Hawea. You'll follow the signs from Hawea to Wanaka along the Hawea River, Upper Clutha, and Te Araroa trails, leading you back to Wanaka township. The 30km ride is relatively flat and family-friendly.
For those wanting to ride further, we recommend "The Ultimate Wanaka Experience Tour". This self-guide tour adds on 7km and incorporates the "Gladstone Track" extension. You can book this tour through your website live booking system. please remember to add on the e-bike as an extra when booking the The Ultimate Wanaka Experience Tour.
Included with this tour is bike hire, a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, a guide map, on-call breakdown service, and bike pickup at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage, but please note that the water bottle is not included.
Please note that the Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town usually closes at 2 pm. Refreshments are available at the Albie Tavern next door or a local takeaway. If you're hungry at the start, our driver can make a quick stop for you to buy food. The Hook Wanaka is normally open Wednesday through to Sunday.

Remember to bring water, a backpack, sunscreen, and a mobile phone. We provide well-maintained bikes ready for your adventure.
* *Riding with Small Children* *
For small children using kids' bikes (24" and upwards) or being towed in a bike trailer, a small section of the trail may be difficult to navigate. Our driver can show you how to bypass this section or you can have your children dismount and walk. The rest of the ride is perfectly suited for families with young children.

Minimum Participants
We do require a minimum of 2 participants to carry out this activity. Groups with less that 3 can opt to ride our The Ultimate Wanaka Experience Tour which has no minimum requirement. Alternatively, we will waitlist your booking and let you know as soon as we have reached the minimum number of participants to run this activity. We have a maximum group number of 10 participants, so a quick way to check if we have customers already waitlist or confirmed is to see how many spaces we have available on your chosen date.


For more details, please call or email us at hello@wanakabiketours.co.nz.
For larger groups, we can arrange custom tours. Please email us for more information. Pre-bookings are essential.

We look forward to meeting you.

Wanaka Bike Tours have been operating cycle tours since 2005 and are recognized as the premium provider of cycle tours in the Wanaka area. In 2023 we were again awarded the Travelers’ Choice Award by Trip Advisor.
The Lake Dunstan Trail is a scenic cycling trail that winds its way alongside Lake Dunstan with truly amazingly constructed boardwalk links which pass over the water’s edge on more than one occasion.
If travelling from Cromwell, the trail follows the Kawarau River from Old Cromwell Town to Bannockburn, and then through the Cromwell Gorge to the Dunstan Arm Rowing Club, near Clyde.
This cycle project started in 2019 and cost a total of NZ$26million to complete. Join us for this ride and experience why this we believe that the Dunstan Trail is the best single day ride in Central Otago.
If you are taking our Wanaka shuttle option then we depart from outside the Wanaka iSite (103 Ardmore Street) at 09:00hrs . An alternative pick-up point is Cromwell where we meet you at 10:00am. From there we decide which is the best starting point for the day, either Cromwell or Clyde. Our local experienced drivers know how the wind blows through the gorge and therefore will advise you on the route that is most suitable on the day.
The ride is 42km in distance and along the way there are many highlights: The Historical Cromwell Township – Don’t miss spending a little time exploring this lovely quaint township. Carrick Vineyard for refreshments – A morning team stop if starting in Cromwell or afternoon tea stop if starting from Clyde. Visit www.carrick.co.nz Don’t just ride past the amazing engineering on those Cantilevers and boardwalks, stop and take in the engineering marvel that it is Coffee Afloat / Burger Afloat A lunch stop no matter which direction you are travelling in, we recommend a 30-min break to have a coffee, burger or to just eat your packed lunch. Visit www.coffeeafloat.co.nz for menu and opening times. Cairnmuir Ladder – a climb up to 350m and the high point of the Lake Dunstan, stop and take in the scenery The Views of Lake Dunstan – from almost everywhere, make sure you take in the views from all the vantage points along the route Historic Clyde – Again, if you are starting in Clyde then make sure you spend a little time cycling around the historic area before setting off or if we have started
in Cromwell then stop for a lovely treat at Oliver’s Café.
Please allow 3-4 hours for this ride. We only recommend using the Standard Mountain Bikes if you ride on a regular basis as we need to make sure all riders in the group finished safely and we will be at the finish waiting to either pick up the bikes and/or return you back to Wanaka. We normally return to Wanaka between 4:00-4:30pm .
All of our self-guided tours include the basics such as bike hire (of course), a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, an guide map and on-call breakdown (just in case, but not at all easy on this trail). Your bike will have a bottle cage which fits up to a 750ml plastic sports bottle (bottle/water not included).
Have a large group of 10 or more? We can also work with you to offer custom tours for large groups, just send us an email and we will see how we can help.
Pre-bookings are essential. If you require more details please call/or email us directly at info@wanakabiketours.co.nz or +64 3 443 6363.
What should I bring:
Bottled water in a plastic bottle that will fit into a normal bike bottle holder (750ml pump bottle fits). Sunscreen Sunglasses Sturdy footwear/Sports shoes Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions You should bring at least 1 backpack per group for anything that you do not need
whilst riding i.e. jackets etc. Phone/camera
A few bits of advice:
All riders should be physically fit, competent and confident riders. This is a self-guided trip so you can progress along the trail at your own speed, taking frequent stops to enjoy the fantastic views and overall experience. The trail is grade 2-3 with a mixture of gravel trails, boardwalks and dirt tracks, only suitable for people that ride bikes on a regular basis There is no road access to the trail for the last 25km so you will need to be properly prepared for this ride. We do not recommend bringing riders under 15 years old on this experience. We do however have a limited number of 26” e-bikes suitable for children above 140cm. This track is bi-directional, so you will be passing other riders on the trail. Keep to the left at all times when passing others

Wanaka Bike Tours have been operating cycle tours since 2005 and are recognized as the premium provider of cycle tours in the Wanaka area. In 2023 we were again awarded the Travelers’ Choice Award by Trip Advisor.
The Lake Dunstan Trail is a scenic cycling trail that winds its way alongside Lake Dunstan with truly amazingly constructed boardwalk links which pass over the water’s edge on more than one occasion.
If travelling from Cromwell, the trail follows the Kawarau River from Old Cromwell Town to Bannockburn, and then through the Cromwell Gorge to the Dunstan Arm Rowing Club, near Clyde.
This cycle project started in 2019 and cost a total of NZ$26million to complete. Join us for this ride and experience why this we believe that the Dunstan Trail is the best single day ride in Central Otago.
If you are taking our Wanaka shuttle option then we depart from outside the Wanaka iSite (103 Ardmore Street) at 09:00hrs . An alternative pick-up point is Cromwell where we meet you at 10:00am. From there we decide which is the best starting point for the day, either Cromwell or Clyde. Our local experienced drivers know how the wind blows through the gorge and therefore will advise you on the route that is most suitable on the day.
The ride is 42km in distance and along the way there are many highlights: The Historical Cromwell Township – Don’t miss spending a little time exploring this lovely quaint township. Carrick Vineyard for refreshments – A morning team stop if starting in Cromwell or afternoon tea stop if starting from Clyde. Visit www.carrick.co.nz Don’t just ride past the amazing engineering on those Cantilevers and boardwalks, stop and take in the engineering marvel that it is Coffee Afloat / Burger Afloat A lunch stop no matter which direction you are travelling in, we recommend a 30-min break to have a coffee, burger or to just eat your packed lunch. Visit www.coffeeafloat.co.nz for menu and opening times. (Currently closed for winter period) Cairnmuir Ladder – a climb up to 350m and the high point of the Lake Dunstan, stop and take in the scenery The Views of Lake Dunstan – from almost everywhere, make sure you take in the views from all the vantage points along the route Historic Clyde – Again, if you are starting in Clyde then make sure you spend a little time cycling around the historic area before setting off or if we have started
in Cromwell then stop for a lovely treat at Oliver’s Café.
Please allow 3-4 hours for this ride , we will be at the finish waiting to either pick up the bikes and/or return you back to Wanaka. We normally return to Wanaka between 4:00-4:30pm .
All of our self-guided tours include the basics such as bike hire (of course), a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, an guide map and on-call breakdown (just in case, but not at all easy on this trail). Your bike will have a bottle cage which fits up to a 750ml plastic sports bottle (bottle/water not included).
Have a large group of 10 or more? We can also work with you to offer custom tours for large groups, just send us an email and we will see how we can help.
Pre-bookings are essential. If you require more details please call/or email us directly at info@wanakabiketours.co.nz or +64 3 443 6363.
What should I bring:
Bottled water in a plastic bottle that will fit into a normal bike bottle holder (750ml
pump bottle fits). Sunscreen Sunglasses Sturdy footwear Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions You should bring at least 1 backpack per group for anything that you do not need
whilst riding i.e. jackets etc. Phone/camera
A few bits of advice:
All riders should be physically fit, competent and confident riders. This is a self-guided trip so you can progress along the trail at your own speed, taking frequent stops to enjoy the fantastic views and overall experience. The trail is grade 2-3 with a mixture of gravel trails, boardwalks and dirt tracks, only suitable for people that ride bikes on a regular basis There is no road access to the trail for the last 25km so you will need to be properly prepared for this ride. We do not recommend bringing riders under 15 years old on this experience. We do however have a limited number of 26” e-bikes suitable for children above 140cm. We leave the final decision to the parent based on the child's biking experience. This track is bi-directional, so you will be passing other riders on the trail. Keep to the left at all times when passing others