Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle
Overview
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This trail travels alongside Lake Dunstan on the opposite side of the lake to the road that travels between Cromwell and Clyde.
The engineering involved to create this trail is stunning with clip-ons attached to the rockface in places, the Hugo Suspension Bridge plus a very good trail surface throughout the ride.
The views and scenery on this ride are fantastic and you can fully understand the history of the area - from the goldrush to the building of NZ's largest dam - by reading the information boards along the way.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Guest Experience Manager/Driver Support (with a direct phone number)
8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
Helmet - Specialized Camber with MIPs Protection
Safety Briefing
Executive Return Shuttle
Hire of Bike - Sinch E-bikes, Standard Bikes are Specialized Rockhopper or iLabb Gravel Bikes
Food and Drink
What To Expect
Cycle one of NZ's Great Ride Routes from Cromwell to Clyde on one of our brand new fleet of bikes. After the ride we then return you to the start point (where you left your car) by our luxury transport. A 42km ride on an excellent Grade 1-3 trail. The surface is very good compacted gravel. Our recommendation is that riders choose our e-bike option. There is 25km of the trail without any road access. This is a self guided bike ride so you are free to move along the trail at the speed of your own group. Riders should be 10 years and older (our oldest rider so far has been nearly 80), fit and confident on a bike. You will see from the photos that this is a great trip for family and friends. The e-bikes allow you to choose your own 'assistance' levels (including 'off') which ensures that no-one has to put in too much effort or is left behind trying to catch up! With great places to stop along the way including Carrick Winery, Burger & Coffee Afloat and finishing by buying a quick celebratory drink in historic Clyde before your shuttle back to Cromwell. Single Riders will be waitlisted. If you are a single rider we will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your booking.
Options
Specialist Gravel Bike Option
This is for experienced Gravel Bike riders only. nzbiketrails recommends the e-bike option on this trail for other riders.
E-Bike & Return Shuttle
Sinch E-bikes - NZ Brand: Sinch is an award winning NZ Brand designed for NZ trails. nzbiketrails recommends this option for this trail.
Standard Bike & Return Shuttle
Specialized Rockhopper MTB: This option includes a bike that is 100% pedal powered by your own effort. nzbiketrails recommends e-bikes on this trail.
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day - must do!!
Travel08667487340,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic day on the Lake Dunston Bike Trail. Everything was smooth and professional from pick up. James was full of knowledge and great to talk to on the transfer, he gave us full instructions and safety talk and checked in on us along the route as well as giving us some great recommendations. The trail was breathtaking, the right amount of challenge and length, some steep hills and breathtaking turns - different views every second and the sun shone the entire day. Carrick winery and The Post Office were fantastic locations for refreshments. Bikes easy to use and cannot recommend this tour enough. One of my favorite activities so far and would do over and over! The photos don’t do it justice!
Lake Dunstan
574kelliec,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day ebiking Lake Dunstan. Bikes were in excellent condition and easy to ride. James and David were both knowledgeable, accommodating and super friendly. Can highly recommend this company!!
Best bike trail ever !
Curious49917327009,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent bike trail ! For confident bikers..operators were great, knowledgeable and very helpful and e bikes were great ..would definitely do it again with them.
We are experienced bikers, but no e bikers
susannefE1071BQ,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful, relaxing (using E-Bikes) and very interesting Bike Tour with a lot of photo-stops. Max explained us our E bikes very exactly and as he has leaved several years in Europe he knew the difference between European bikes and new Zealand bikes, especially regarding the brakes (front wheel and back wheel). As we were only two we could even choose the time, Max returns us with a luxury shuttle.
Amazing!
Katarina M,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing experience that I really recommend! We were well taken care of, got proper instructions, bikes were good (do go for the e-bike because there are some pretty tough uphills to climb!), and the beauty along the trail is stunning!
Loved the ride, it can be...
Sally R,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.
Fantastic trail
Brenda T,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic ride, and Max gave us great instructions, and ensured we arrived at the end of the trail safely. I highly recommend this trail, beautiful, stunning scenery.
Seamless Experience
189jazzr,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great communication. Friendly people. Completely seamless. Was able to book one day ahead and they were able to arrange it for us. Would highly recommend!
Amazing Experience
RochelleC372,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing trip! The Dunstan Trail has been on our bucket list for sometime, so we were so pleased to be able to tick this off our list. The scenery was stunning! Absolutely breathtaking! Ian was great! He got us set up on top of the range bikes, which were perfect for the 43 km ride. They were very comfortable. He gave us lots of information and tips to make our trip enjoyable. We loved our stop at the beautiful Carrick Winery, for coffee and scones. This set us up for the whole trip. When we had completed our journey, Ian and his lovely wife, Pieter, gave us time to have a cold drink in the quaint little town of Clyde. We had a comfortable trip back to Cromwell in a luxury van, with lots of information and history of the area shared by Ian. What a truly amazing day!
What a way to spend a day!
Jazzk79,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. If you are considering this ride with this company then just book it! Professional, personalised and attentive service. Well maintained bicycles and all safety precautions taken. This is the way to undertake a ride in and around central otago
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