Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
A brilliant way to explore the area and see the beauty all around. You will ride across plateaus, surrounded by mountains on relatively easy grade 1-2 family friendly trails. The recommended route follows trails all the way from Hawea, alongside the Hawea river, through Albert Town and then follows the Clutha river to Wanaka. On your way there are lots of interesting places to visit including Lake Hawea, Pembroke Patisserie, Wanaka, the Wanaka Tree and the Edgewater Hotel garden bar.
Inclusions
What's included
- Safety Briefing
- Executive Return Shuttle
- 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
- Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump
- Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection
- Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike
What's not
- Rider Insurance
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 399 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5NZ Bike Trails never disappoint!
This is the third time we have booked a bike riding trip with NZ Bike Trails. They never disappoint! Great friendly service, quality bikes and scenic trails. Our kids (aged 7 and 10) loved the experience of being on e-bikes for the first time. We will be back again!
5Incredible ride, incredible views!
We had a fabulous family bike ride with NZ trails. The weather was picture perfect to explore the 10/10 scenery. We felt very lucky. Thank you to our guide Roger for setting us up! I would highly recommend as an activity.
4Great bike ride!
Super accommodating experience! Would have liked a bit more details about the area in terms of history and stuff.
5Fun for all levels
As a lone traveler I found this ride very safe and easy. I'm in my early 60's and had only ridden an E bike once before but James gave me great instructions. There were signs along the way to guide you. James also told us of places to stop for eating along the way. Plenty of toilets so don't panic. The scenery is breathtaking especially when there's new snow on the mountains. Ask for the gel seat pad as this works a treat. I enjoyed the cycle so much I did it again with a friend 2 days later. Even better the second time round. Thanks James and team for the very personal service you provide. See you next time I'm in Wanaka.
5Great bike trail
James was really helpful and friendly, bike was fantastic and so easy to use. The trail took us through beautiful and stunning scenery. Plenty of time to stop at places, see everything and take photos. Cannot recommend highly enough
5Highly recommend
Great experience with detailed instructions given on way out to trail start with recommendations on stops along the way. Driver made sure all were able to ride bikes prior to leaving us to ride the trail. I would recommend as a great family activity.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please wait at the loading bays outside the Wanaka i-SITE, 103 Ardmore Street. Look for the branded nzbiketrails shuttle and bike trailer - no need to check in at the i-SITE. Parking (no time limits) is normally available on each side of Pembroke Park, parallel to the Lakeside.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 11 travellers
- Operated by
- nzbiketrails
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Wānaka
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 79 experiences we list in Wānaka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 79.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Wānaka
Wānaka is a lakeside town in New Zealand's Southern Alps, set below snowy peaks, a gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and the ski fields.
Wānaka sits at the southern end of Lake Wānaka in the Otago region of the South Island, with mountains rising on every side. A path follows the lakefront past the lone willow that stands in the water, which has become a symbol of the town. Roys Peak, with its zigzag track, and Mount Iron give views over the lake and the valley. The town has cafés, galleries and a nearby wine region.
Top-ranked sights in Wānaka: Lake Wānaka, Blue Pools Track.
Special offers in Wānaka
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