Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

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From NZD 120

5.0
199 reviews

Overview

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.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump

8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)

Safety Briefing

Executive Return Shuttle

Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike

Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection

Rider Insurance

Options

Gravel Bike Hire and Shuttle

Gravel Bike: For experienced Gravel riders only. Gravel bikes are a specialist bike. nzbiketrails recommends e-bikes on all of our trails.

Regular Bike Hire and Shuttle

Regular Bike Hire

E-bike Hire and Shuttle

E-bike Hire

Operated by nzbiketrails

Reviews

5.0

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  • A Stunning Ride

    James S,

    Jan 15, 2025

    5.0

    Highly recommend this experience. We were picked up promptly by James in the center of town in a new sprinter van- James drove us about 20 minutes north to Hawea, and proceeded to give us a great safety overview and demonstration of our e-bikes, which were also new and high quality (even had a "turbo" esque mode to them). We were sent on our way and I was overwhelmed the rest of the ride at the breathtaking scenery we rode through. Prairie, mountain ranges in the background, rivers along the path, cool dirt trails- it was spectacular. We even got to stop at an icecream spot on the route- what more could you ask for? One of the highlights of our time in New Zealand.

  • Great bike ride between...

    Karen E,

    Jan 8, 2025

    5.0

    Great bike ride between Lake Hawea and Lake Wānaka on e-bikes… almost 20 miles but on r-bikes very doable with the up and down of the terrain. David was a very fun and funny guide to our starting point. Highly recommend!!!

  • Great way to explore Wanaka

    Saila K,

    Jan 8, 2025

    5.0

    A good way to see more about Wanaka! Well-organized transport, good instructions were given so that the trail was easy to follow. Beautiful scenery along the way, lots of places to stop to admire the view or for a swim. Meeting point is at a carpark, not a bike rental shop.

  • good bike ride with loads of fun

    Sumanth N,

    Dec 29, 2024

    5.0

    good ride with good bike , lovely route and helpful guide, Thanks for enriching experience go over different paths for better experience

  • Lucky to have perfect...

    Victoria Y,

    Dec 11, 2024

    5.0

    Lucky to have perfect weather for riding the bike trails around Lake Hawea, Clutha River and Lake Wanaka. Ahead of the day, we received clear comms about what to expect, and the trail was explained on the drive out to the drop off point. I was really happy with the quality of the pedal assist e-bike, and the explainer briefing at the beginning on correct use. The ride is self navigating which meant you could manage your own pace and explore a bit more independently- just ensuring the bike was returned to the collection point in Wanaka by the specified time. The views along the trails are excellent. It’s the best way to see the lakes without getting into the air.