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Wanaka bike tours.

New Zealand’s South Island is known for its wild landscapes and breathtaking beauty. Wanaka, in the Otago Region, is no exception. Boasting some of the island’s most pristine and unspoilt nature, take a bike tour of the tranquil lakes of Wanaka and Hawea to discover this scenic splendor yourself.

Wanaka is renowned for its spectacular landscapes, characterized by dramatic mountains, picturesque lakes, and rolling hills. The region's beauty is unrivaled, offering visitors breathtaking vistas that change with the seasons, from the vibrant autumn colors to the snow-capped peaks in winter. There really is no better way to discover such pristine natural beauty than by bike.

As the gateway to the stately Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring National Park, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures in Wanaka. Ski enthusiasts can enjoy the snow season from the beginning of June until mid-October. Numerous hiking trails snake through this breathtaking terrain, creating endless opportunities to discover every facet of this region’s natural beauty: from the Rob Roy Glacier to the buzzing, outdoorsy atmosphere of Wanaka town.

Wanaka’s vast open spaces, pristine lakes, and secluded valleys provide a serene environment to relax and ride in. Take the family-friendly Lake Hawea to Wanaka Bike Tour to meander along the breathtaking banks of the Hawea River towards Wanaka. These trails provide the perfect opportunity to unwind, make unforgettable memories, and leave the worries of metropolitan life behind.

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Lake Hawea to Wanaka E-Bike Tour

Wanaka · from NZ$150 NZD

Description: Embark on a riverside ride along the Hawea and Clutha Rivers, cycling through spectacular scenery towards Wanaka to enjoy a bike tour along some of the South Island's most mesmerizing outdoor trails. Start off from Lake Hawea along the breathtaking banks…

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Explore the majestic landscape of Wānaka, with trips catered for everyone – any age, any ability.

From NZ’s highest heli bike to bike rental, guided tours and transport, discover Wānaka and its surrounds by bike. 

Wanaka Bike Tours also run daily shuttles to the Hawea River track and the Lake Dunstan Cycleway. Bookings are essential.

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Wanaka's best little e-bike tour company, book wanaka's best bike tour. craft memories with e-bike adventures personalized rides local tips for food beer, and wine. explore scenic bike tracks..

Roll into a day to remember with our exclusive Cycling experience in the stunning Wanaka region! Join our small group of up to 4 people for an unforgettable journey, seamlessly blending the thrill of E-Bikes with the exquisite tastes of the region. Discover the best of Wanaka through our specialized bike tours, including wine tours, and brewery tours. Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fun-filled day at your own pace, navigating easy tracks that showcase the natural beauty of the surroundings. This is your trip, and you have the freedom to decide when and where to end your adventure. Once you've completed your ride simply inform us, and we'll ensure a prompt and secure pick-up, getting you home safely.

Call Mark on 027 2202786

Small Groups

We are Wanaka's best little bike tour company offering self-guided ebike adventures for small groups of up to 4 people per day.

Wine, Beer & Food

We ride purpose-built bike trails amidst Wanaka's stunning landscapes, indulging in world-class wines, beers and food.

Our E-Bike Adventures

Hawea river track e-bike tour to wanaka, wanaka & lake dunstan wine e-bike tour, wanaka brewery e-bike tour, our adventures cover the wanaka region, wanaka based.

From our Wanaka base, we cover the best trails the region has to offer from Bannockburn to Lake Hawea. We sort all the logistics for you so there is no need to worry about who is driving. All our adventures start from your accommodation as we pick you up and we make sure we get you back home safe as well.

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Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka Incl. Shuttle with e-bike Upgrade Option

Self guided 30km bike ride with a complimentary shuttle to the start. STD Bike we require a min. 3 passengers. With e-bikes we require a min. of only 2 passengers. Single bookings will be waitlisted. UPGRADE TO E-BIKE POSSIBLE IN EXTRAS.

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Lake Hawea To Lake Wanaka Shuttle Incl Shuttle on an E-Bike

A self guided 30km bike ride with a complimentary shuttle to the start of the trail. With e-bikes we require a minimum of only 2 passengers. Single bookings will be waitlisted.

Lake Dunstan Cycleway - standard bike hire and shuttle from Wanaka, incl. return transfers to Wanaka

Enjoy a fantastic day’s experience on Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail including return transfers from Wanaka and bike hire. Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail - e-bike hire and shuttle from Wanaka Incl. return transfers to Wanaka

Enjoy a fantastic day’s experience on Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail including return transfers from Wanaka and our premium e-bike hire.

Lake Dunstan Cycleway - standard bike hire and shuttle from Cromwell or Clyde

Enjoy a fantastic day’s experience on Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail including return transfers from Clyde/Cromwell and standard hardtail bike hire. Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Lake Dunstan Cycleway - Clyde to Cromwell Shuttle Only with own bike

Subject to availability and trip dates, We will confirm the booking manually. Please send us an email to find out when we have our trips to Lake Dunstan planned

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Lake Dunstan Cycleway - 10am e-bike hire from Cromwell and return 2.30pm shuttle from Clyde

Enjoy a fantastic day’s experience on Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail including return transfers from Clyde or Cromwell and our premium e-bike hire. Duration: 3-4 Hours (approx.)

**LIMITED TIME OFFER** Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka Incl. Shuttle with e-bike Upgrade Option

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We are continuing to experience unprecedented demand for all our tours & trail bike hire at the moment. This means it may take a little longer to reply to booking enquiries.

Central otago cycle tours, trails and bike shops.

Bike It Now! has a vision of providing the highest quality bike retail, bike tours, bike hire and workshop services for those wanting to enjoy the ALL the cycling trails of the Central Otago and Southern Lakes regions of New Zealand. Our motto is “we’re all about you”.

Self Guided Bike Tours – Otago Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan, Clutha Gold & Roxburgh Gorge

Roxburgh gorge & clutha gold trail tour.

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Otago Central Rail Trail “One Day” Wonder Tour

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4 Day Self Guided Otago Central Rail Trail

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Otago Central Rail Trail: Boutique / Luxury Tour

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Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail “One Day Wonder”

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EPIC Lake Dunstan, Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold Trails

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BIKE IT NOW! CLYDE

Our original bike shop! Find us at 25 Holloway St. Open 7 days. We offer a full bike workshop and retail store, with some of the best and most respected brands - Specialised, Scott, Merida, Marin, De Vinci & Sinch. Considered one of the South Island's leading E Bike specialists, having retailed and hired E Bikes since 2014. Our Clyde shop is also the hub for our Central Otago bike tours . Our expert itinerary planners are available 7 days a week to plan your next adventure! Give us a call on 0800 245 366.

BIKE IT NOW! CROMWELL

Our Cromwell Bike Shop is hugely popular with locals and visitors. For Bike Hire & Sales, find us in our new purpose built shop at 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell (next to Forage Café). Open 7 days (6 days in Winter), we have a wide range of bikes and accessories on sale here. There is also a full bike workshop on site, to ensure your bike is running smooth!

BIKE IT NOW! WANAKA

Our newest and largest shop is now open at 97 Sir Tim Wallis Drive in Three Parks. Open 7 days with full workshop, bike sales, bike hire, a great range of accessories and trail information. Easy parking for picking up or dropping off your bike with plenty of room to test ride your new bike.

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Fletch and the team put together an amazing package for 9 of us to enjoy the otago central rail trail... they went over and above to help us out in a tricky situation. the beauty of the trail was out of this world we highly recommend 'bike it now.

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Biking & Cycling

Wānaka is home to an arsenal of riding options , fit for any dirt palate. From scenic road road rides to epic single track and high-country riding in the mountains, novices and experts alike love riding bikes in Wānaka.

New to biking and need a rental? Or maybe a seasoned pro that wants to uncover the best of Wānaka? Rental shops , bike guides and tours will help make the most of your ride.

We’ve curated a  Guide to Mountain Biking in Wānaka for every ability to satisfy all of your biking desires.

Don’t forget to check out the Wānaka Tracks app or the  Bike Wānaka App  to find the best track for you.

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WANAKA HIKING

Summer Season Only

Speak to us about options to shuttle your hiking group today. Minimum numbers apply per trip. To book a shuttle to one of these amazing day hikes contact us at [email protected]

Forward bookings are essential as we have daily cycle tour schedules.

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POPULAR WANAKA GUIDED DAY HIKES

Wanaka is a stunningly beautiful location, with towering mountain peaks, beautiful mountain lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. They all provide fantastic opportunities for walking and hiking. There is no better way to explore the region than by foot.

We love the area and we are proud to show it off to you. SOME OF THE POPULAR DAY WALKS ARE:

The Bridal Veil waterfall and Glacier

ROB ROY GLACIER WALK

Simply put… one of THE BEST Short walks in New Zealand. The drive up the Matukituki Valley is awe-inspiring on its own, but when you start walking be prepared to pick your jaw up off the ground when you are finally confronted by the Rob Roy Glacier. Wanaka to Rob Roy Shuttles $220 each way, up to 4 passengers, additional passengers $35ea.

PLEASE NOTE: ROB ROY TRACK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The most popular long day walk is also the closest to town. Roys Peak is an easy to intermediate-level walk. The famous Peak social photo spot is a must-do on the way up.

From the summit enjoy views up the Matukituki valley to Mt Aspiring and across the upper Clutha to the Pisa Range. Roys Peak shuttles $99 each way, Min. 2 Passengers, additional passengers $25ea.

DIAMOND LAKE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN WALK

This Short walk climbs steadily to Diamond Lake we continue up to a spectacular lookout high on a cliff above the lake. From here we continue on to the Rocky Mountain’s (775m) summit via a loop track.

Spectacular views include Lake Wānaka and a skyline dominated by the surrounding peaks.

Shuttle cost is $99 each way, Min. 4 passengers, additional passengers $25ea.

Isthmus Peak

ISTHMUS PEAK

The most challenging day walk we offer is ISTHMUS. Starting off on the shores of Lake Hawea you quickly gain elevation and you can enjoy the changing flora as you go through the zones into the Sub Alpine toward the later part of the walk. From the summit (1,385m) you are rewarded with views of Lake Hawea. Lake Wanaka, Mt Aspiring, and the surrounding Southern Alps.

Shuttle cost is $60 each way, up to 4 passengers, additional passengers $45ea.

The Blue Pools are part of the Mt Aspiring National park, fed by glaciers the frigid waters filter through steep rocky canyons making for incredibly clear water.

A short 4-5 km flat walk from the car park the Blue pool is a popular photo spot for tourists traveling the Haast pass. The beautiful blue pools are sure to please. PLEASE NOTE: BLUE POOLS TRACK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE

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WANAKA BIKE TRAILS

Take a look at the local trails using the  Trailforks interactive map  via Bike Wanaka.

We are lucky to have great riding of different types direct from town. No real need to drive anywhere. Just get on your bike.

For single track visit Sticky Forest for some short hit fun, or get on the Hikuwai Loop and Deans Bank tracks for some enjoyable local experiences. Longer trails along the lake edge take you to Glendhu Bay and further afield in a westerly direction, or out to Lake Hawea and its lakefront track towards the East or Luggate heading more South. It’s all shown on the Trailforks map above.

Here are a selection of our favourites, or contact Wanaka Bike Tours for  guided Wanaka mountain bike tours .

1. THE PLANTATION

(Including Sticky Forest) This fun network of trails makes the best of exotic pine forest in Wanaka township. There are over 30 tracks to choose from; from the technical switchbacks of Stumpy and The Grove, to the beautiful berms of Venus and Bilantis, to Crankin’ Fine’s legendary uphill switchback and ‘Must stop’ look out bench. These trails are expertly designed to be enjoyed by beginners and pros alike.

2. THE HIKUWAI LOOP

(Incorporating Fuzzy Nuts and Hairy Bush) A great way to link a ride from Albert Town to Sticky Forest and back again, this single track starts in the Manuka Flats of the Hikuwai Reserve, takes you for a rooty ride through the forest and spits you out onto the Outlet Camp before returning you to Albert along and above the river. A beauty.

3. THE MILLENIUM TRACK

Beautiful walking and cycling track skirting a cliff top above the shores of Lake Wanaka – an intermediate ride with views you’ll never forget. Starts at Waterfall Creek culminating at Glendhu Bay. From the shop to Glendhu is about 1:15min of brisk pedalling.

4. LISMORE JUMP PARK

This facility includes a beginner skills area, a new flow/pump track, various dirt tabletops and features, plus a (really) full-on jump line and two pump tracks one for the tiny kids…

5. THE HAWEA RIVER TRACK

Access after the Albert town bridge on the right, this is a 10km bike trail following the Hawea River from Albert town to Lake Hawea. Easy grade, beautifully scenic for either mountain biking or commuting. Also provides access to other trails around the Hawea Region.

6. GLADSTONE TRACK

Opened in 2012 it starts directly opposite the Hawea Hotel weaving its way along the lake shore to finish at Johns Creek where the metal road to Timaru creek can be joined.

7. WEST WANAKA/MT ALTA

Access past Glendu Bay and take signs to West Wanaka off the Aspiring main road on to the gravel. Take the marked ‘West Wanaka Road’ from the DOC carpark to culminate at Colquhouns Beach / Cattle Flat with an optional (though brutal) extension if desired up the steep switch backs above and beyond… Retreat the way you came or arrange for floating vessel extraction for the complete adventure. The trail is exposed to the weather so make sure and be prepared.

8. UPPER CLUTHA RIVER TRACK

An amazing track. From the Albert Town DOC parking ground on the Cardrona River at Pawson’s Crossing this track leads you downstream to Luggate, taking in the twists in the Clutha and fantastic views. Carry on past the small carpark and enjoy the new addition to this track which takes you to ‘The Devils Elbow’ and ultimately, if you so desire, The Luggate Pub. (Approx 16km)

9. NEWCASTLE TRACK

Opened in 2012 this is the perfect link for the Upper Clutha River Track to create a wonderful loop. Beginning at the swing bridge on the Hawea River Track, this goes down the left downstream bank of the river emerging at a DOC carpark just north of the Red Bridge. Ridden either way, combined with the Upper Clutha Track this is a great 28km combined ride which takes in so much of the environment and can, if so desired, be combined with a halfway stopover at the Luggate Pub (approx 35km loop).

10. DEANS BANK TRACK

A XC track on which the Wanaka 10hour race is run in October each year. Very entertaining and varied suitable for every level of rider. Starting at the Albert Town campground the track follows a 11km loop taking you to the Lake Wanaka outlet before doubling back thru the forest. A staple of local riders amusement.

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• Hawea to Wanaka Ebike hire & shuttle
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Riverside Bike Tour

A 3.5-hour adventure for intermediate level bikers. This tour along the banks of the Clutha River will get your heart rate up without the trail being too technical. Great for couples, families or small groups.

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Easy Family Bike

The perfect tour whether you are 7 or 70, this bike tour takes you alongside Hawea River on a well-maintained biking trail. You also only need ride the bike track one way and it’s mainly downhill with a gentle gradient.

Wanaka Ebike hire

The only self-guided bike tour in Wanaka using super comfortable, full suspension Electric Mountain Bikes. Ebike next to two of NZ’s most beautiful lakes, while also admiring the rugged surrounding mountains.

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