Wanaka Bike Tours – Guided Electric Bike Tours & Heli Bike
Wanaka E-Bike Hire & Electric mountain Bike Tours
Experience Wanaka’s breathtaking scenery on a mountain bike adventure unlike any other with Wanaka Bike Tours. We cater to cyclists of all abilities, offering a variety of tours and rentals to suit your budget and skill level.
Cruise along serene lakeside paths, conquer challenging single-track backcountry trails, or reach epic heights with our unforgettable heli-biking options.
Looking for a relaxed ride? Explore the beauty of Wanaka on an e-bike tour led by our friendly guides. Feeling adventurous? Choose our bike and shuttle option and conquer diverse terrain at your own pace. Many of our locations are exclusive and off-the-beaten-track, offering a true sense of discovery.
From Wanaka’s highest heli-bike descent to a stunning leisure ride around Lake Wanaka, we have the perfect biking adventure waiting for you.
Here’s what sets Wanaka Bike Tours apart:
- Year-round Tours: Explore Wanaka’s beauty throughout the seasons.
- Unbeatable Scenery: Ride through breathtaking landscapes you won’t forget.
- Multi-Level Options: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders are welcome.
- Exclusive Locations: Discover hidden gems off the beaten path.
- Expert Guides: Learn from our friendly and experienced team.
- E-Bike Rentals: Effortlessly explore Wanaka’s stunning sights.
- Heli-Biking Adventures: Reach epic heights for an unforgettable experience.
Book your next biking adventure with Wanaka Bike Tours today!
Wanaka E-Bike Hire & Tour Options:
What You Should Bring:
- Day bag
- 750ml bottled water (fits inside bike bottle cage)
- Sturdy footwear
- Windbreaker/Jacket/Warm top
- Sun glasses
- Camera
- Shorts/Tshirt
Lake Hawea To Lake Wanaka (Bike hire)
Price: Adult $100 per person (upgrade to E-Bikes on the day extra $65 pp)
Child $55 pp (aged 12 & under) Family $252 . 50
Transport to Hawea: 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Duration: 4 Hours
Wanaka Bike Tours have been operating cycle tours since 2005 and have been recognised as the premium provider of cycle tours in the Wanaka area. In 2023 we were privileged to be awarded the Traveler’s Choice Award by Trip Advisor.
Our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka experience will take you around 3-hrs on a standard mountain bike or 2.5-hrs using an e-bike. The day starts with our experienced local driver who will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you directly to the start at the Te Araroa Track alongside the lake at Lake Hawea.
Our self-guided tour starts you right at the edge of Lake Hawea where you will follow the signs from Hawea to Wanaka alongside the Hawea River trail, the Upper Clutha Trail and the Te Araroa Trail which leads you back on cycle paths into the Wanaka township.
This ride is approximately a 30km ride which on a mountain bike is a relatively flat family friendly ride.
Time and energy permitting you can decide if you would like to continue riding further around the lakeside or just park yourself up outside the local cafes and pubs.
All of our self-guided tours include the basics such as bike hire (of course), a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, a guide map, on-call breakdown (just in case) and we will of course pick up the bike at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage which a plastic water bottle (bottle/water not included).
Lake Hawea Premium River Trail
Price: Adult $265 per person
Transport Departs: 9:00 am
Duration: 4 Hours
The most premium biking experience in Wanaka and is designed for people who prefer small groups.
Your own personal shuttle driver will pick you up at 9am from your local Wanaka accommodation and drive to the lakeside town of Hawea to start your ride.
If you are keen to ride an extra few kilometers, we can offer you an extension to start from the Gladstone Track.
On the way we will stop and grab a complimentary coffee as well a sweet treat from the Pembrooke Patisserie.
Our Lake Hawea and Wanaka Lakeside Trail ride starts you right at the edge of Lake Hawea where you will follow the signs from Hawea to Wanaka alongside the Hawea River trail, the Upper Clutha Trail and the Te Araroa Trail which leads you back on cycle paths into the Wanaka township.
This ride is approximately a 30km ride which on a mountain bike is a relatively flat family friendly ride. Time and energy permitting you can decide if you would like to continue riding further around the lakeside or just park yourself up outside the local cafes and pubs.
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, on-call breakdown (just in case) and we will of course pick up the bike at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage which a plastic water bottle (bottle/water not included).
At the end of this ride, we will collect you from where you finish and return you to your local accommodation.
Lake Dunstan Cycleway - standard bike hire
Price: Adult $170 per person
Transport Departs: 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Duration: 4 Hours approx
Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail - e-bike hire
Price: Adult $200 per person
Transport Departs: 10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Duration: 4 Hours approx
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 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).
