Queenstown · BIKE TOURS IN WANAKA
Good bike tours in Wanaka fill up weeks ahead down here and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Lake Hawea, the Clutha River, and Lake Wānaka by bike or e-bike, with shuttle transport, quality gear, and scenic trail stops.
“Amazing!! Beautiful views, great bikes, best way to see the town and lakes. Guide explained path which was well marked and recommended coffee/lunch spots along the way”
Ride from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka on a scenic 30km river trail with quality bikes, optional e-bike assistance, and no road traffic.
“We were so lucky with the weather. Which made the outing amazing. Our guides were really helpful and insightful. Giving us the opportunity to try the best coffee and pastries on the way. The track was well explained and did not get lost :-)”
Ride 30 km from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka on a self-guided e-bike tour with pickup, strong bikes, river views, and a bakery stop.
“Mark was the best. The ride was spectacular and came with local recommendations to some of the best local areas to stop at along the way. Communication was perfect and Mark was also flexible with the arrangements. I would highly recommend this as a great, stress free day with stunning scenery.”
Ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde with quality bikes, scenic stops, and a luxury return shuttle.
“The whole day was perfect, Our guide was welcoming and friendly right from the start, the bikes were perfect for the trail and very comfortable to ride. Got a great commentary of the history and point is interest on the shuttle back to the start.”
Ride 34km from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka on quiet trails, with quality bikes, mountain views, local support, and a stop at Pembroke Patisserie.
“David was an outstanding host and the whole experience was first class. Excellent bikes and thorough intro to them. Stunning route and weather too. We could not praise them enough for their care and enthusiasm. Wish we had time to do other routes with them ! A huge Thankyou for making Wanaka memorable for us”
Ride New Zealand’s Lake Dunstan Trail from Wanaka to Clyde with an e-bike, shuttle transport, mountain views, wineries, and expert support.
“cycle trip was fantastic. the help and advice from David Ian and melissa was invaluable. David gave excellent advice about the trail and the cycling skill level required”
Ride Wanaka’s riverside trails by easy e-bike, with family-friendly guides, mountain views, equipment, snacks, and minivan transfers.
“Gorgeous scenery, great bikes, and our guide Scott was fun, informative, and fabulous. We'd never been on e-bikes before, and it was unexpectedly exhilarating! I wish we'd had another four hours to explore.”
Ride New Zealand’s Lake Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde with bikes, shuttle transport, a host, winery stop, and e-bike support.
“We had the best ride , our guide James was very informative and helpful with our bike set up First stop winery then continued to Clyde . The whole ride is just beautiful , just wanted to take it all in , finally after 47kms lunch at old post offiRead more”
Ride 12km beside the powerful Clutha River near Wanaka on an electric mountain bike, with guides, views, snacks, and transport included.
“Nice ride on MTB with Scott. Scott is a great guy and a good guide. He spot his clients and what level they are good for 👍. We felt comfortable and safe on the ride, with photo shoots underway. At finish line nice orange juice and delicious Read more”
Ride 30 km from wild Lake Hawea to Wanaka on an easy e-bike tour with a local guide, bakery stop, river views, and small-group care.
“De hele tocht een adembenemend uitzicht. Marc, de gids, was heel kundig, gezellig, oplettend en betrokken”
Ride Central Otago’s Lake Dunstan Trail by premium eBike, with shuttle support, lake views, bridges, wineries, and a flexible pace.
“We loved this experience! The ebikes from Kiwi Journeys were high quality, in excellent condition, and easy to ride. They gave us an excellent overview of what to expect, including some interesting tidbits about Clyde and Cromwell on the drive to Clyde. We are not regular riders, and were a little worried this trail would be a stretch... but we made it safe and sound, and found it to be the perfect balance of challenge and fun. really glad we opted for an option that started I. Clyde, as the challending part was the first half, and the second half was much easier. The views are fantastic, and we thoroughky…”
Ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde, then return by boat with bikes, shuttles, e-bike options, and gold rush history.
“what a great day out, lots of fun with lovely people”
Ride Wanaka’s Lake Hawea to Wanaka tracks by e-bike, stopping for local craft beer, food pairings, river views, and expert tips.
“A great way to see Wanaka if you have just a couple of days. Mark was so knowledgable about the area and nothing was too much trouble. From start to finish the service was second to none. Highly recommend this trip if you want to get out into the fresh air and enjoy the scenery whilst enjoying the local craft beer.”
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