Cycle Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Cycle Trail

Overview

10 minutes

Mobile ticket

A custom built boat, with a custom built bike rack, Rachel effortlessly loads your bikes onboard her vessel, so you can ride the Otago Harbour Cycle Loop. A mostly flat, paved and scenic cycleway, a must do when visiting Dunedin. The Port To Port Cycle Ferry is iconic in Dunedin and ensures you can complete the loop in a safe and enjoyable way. Owner skippering and guiding experience on Otago Harbour stretches back to 2004 and is unrivalled by any other company, making your experience safe, unique, exciting and professional. You will receive an explosive live commentary full of local history as you cross.See shipwrecks, birds, boats, volcanic rocks and much more.This is a one woman show and a family owned business. Port to Port's values are reflected in a friendly and professional service loved by locals. Mix with the locals and join Rachel onboard.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please let us know what kind of bike you are planning to bring, ebike or manual.

Please let us know your bicycle weighs more then 25kgs in weight of has wheels 100mm or more in width.

Please be realistic about your physical abilities and check the weather forecast a few days prior to be sure you are still happy to cycle

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

The Cycle ferry can take up to 20 people. Or 15 people and 15 bikes at a time. The vessel is partially sheltered on the outter deck and fully sheltered in the cabin. Please dress warmly, just incase.

Full commentary

You must organize your own bicycle. Please let us know if your bicycle weighs more then 25 kgs or has front wheels more than 100mm wide.

We do not provide snacks onboard, you are welcome to bring your own

What To Expect

We will meet you at the departure point, either Port Chalmers or Portobello, so you can complete the Otago Harbour Cycle trail/loop. Please ensure you have organised your own bicycle rental beforehand, (as we do not hire bikes). The skipper loads the bikes for you, please ensure you have removed any bags from the bike 10 minutes before departure time so we have time to load your bikes. We depart exactly on time. You will receive a commentary along the way, and there are plenty of things to see and local history to learn about, including shipwrecks, historic quarantine building, birds, boats and more on this exciting 10 minute ferry crossing. Once we arrive at the other side of the harbour you will depart and continue your cycle trip. The cycle trail is approx 32km in length. This takes a minimum of 2 hours, without stops and including the ferry trip. The cycle loop is self guided. Please ensure you are realistic with your abilities before embarking and check the weather forecast well before hand, to be sure you are happy to cycle. As the boat sails in almost any weather and we do not cancel for cold, rain or wind.