6 Bike Tours in Wanaka, With the Price Beside Each

1.Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · from $80Our pick

Start in Wānaka, ride a shuttle to Lake Hawea, then cycle back through river valleys, lake country, Albert Town, and the Clutha River. Choose a regular bike or e-bike. David or James gives you a route briefing, helmet, trunk bag, lock, pump, and repair kit before you set off.

“Fantastic views and great bikes. Really good instruction on the route and back up from James. If you’re not used to cycling far then opt for an e-bike. Great trails, a bit challenging in places.”

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2.Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $80

Take a shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then ride yourself back along the Hāwea and Clutha rivers. The 30km trail takes about 2 to 2.5 hours of riding, plus photo and café stops. James, Tristan, David, or another nzbiketrails host explains the route, fits your bike, and offers support if needed. E-bikes are strongly recommended.

“Very pleasant , easy going and scenic. If anything a few more sign posts for direction would help”

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3.ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $133

Mark from General Adventure Company picks you up in Wānaka, drives you to Lake Hāwea, and sets you up for a gentle 30 km e-bike ride back to town. You’ll follow the Hāwea River and Clutha River, visit the Hāwea Whitewater Park, stop at a local bakery, and finish at your own pace. Groups are limited to four.

“Mark did a great job picking us up, showing us the route, going through the obligatory safety checks, and making sure bikes were ship shape. Route was gravel and sometimes narrow giving us a little bit of a mountain bike experience. PlentRead more”

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4.Wānaka: Gladstone Track and Wanaka Trails on Bike or eBike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $86

Take a luxury shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then ride 34km on the Gladstone, Hāwea, and Wānaka Trails. Choose an e-bike or standard bike, stop at Pembroke Patisserie, and finish at #ThatWanakaTree. James, David, or another nzbiketrails host fits your bike and remains available by phone.

“Great bikes, good info from guide, lovely trails. The only thing that could have improved our day was less rain! Still a great activity to do, getting the most out of a poor weather day and seeing the beautiful river, canal and lakes .”

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5.Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $198

Join Discover Wanaka for a 2.5-hour guided e-bike ride near Wanaka, often along the Hawea River. Scott and John are among the guides who may lead the outing. Bikes, helmets, snacks, drinks, and air-conditioned minivan transport are included, making this a low-stress choice for families, older riders, and first-time e-bikers.

“Gorgeous scenery, great bikes, and our guide Scott was fun, informative, and fabulous. We'd never been on e-bikes before, and it was unexpectedly exhilarating! I wish we'd had another four hours to explore.”

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6.ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Join Mark, also listed as Marc, for a five-hour e-bike ride from Lake Hawea to Wanaka. After a 15-minute transfer, you follow three linked river tracks for about 30 km, with mountain views, a bakery stop, and a small group limited to four people.

“De hele tocht een adembenemend uitzicht. Marc, de gids, was heel kundig, gezellig, oplettend en betrokken”

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