Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails
Overview
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
- Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike
- Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection
- 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
- Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump
- Safety Briefing
- Executive Return Shuttle
What to expect
nzbiketrails luxury shuttle will pick you up from Wanaka and transport you to Hawea.
We will provide an overview of the route, safety briefing and a test ride to ensure that your bike is comfortable for you with the right seat height. You will then have the rest of the day to explore the local area on your bike and make stops on the way back to Wanaka. Our favourite stop is the patisserie in Albert Town – an award-winning bakery.
On arrival in Wanaka nzbiketrails will then pick up your bikes at the original pickup location.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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The Bikes were great. Suspension seats and a bag on the carrier to pur your gear. The driver was awesome . We got abit lost at the start, my bad.!! Also the Lake Hawera was a bit hot miss with signs. Could suggest abit mor info on the map in that area. But fantastic trails and worth it. Thanks ...
The Bikes were great. Suspension seats and a bag on the carrier to pur your gear. The driver was awesome . We got abit lost at the start, my bad.!! Also the Lake Hawera was a bit hot miss with signs. Could suggest abit mor info on the map in that area. But fantastic trails and worth it. Thanks GuysBeautiful bike tour of the area. David set us up with all necessary equipment and info—accommodating a last minute upgrade to an e-bike—and we were off. Would definitely do again!
Beautiful bike tour of the area. David set us up with all necessary equipment and info—accommodating a last minute upgrade to an e-bike—and we were off. Would definitely do again!We did both the Wanaka-Hawea trail (on normal mountain bikes) and the Dunstan trail (on ebikes). Both were gorgeous and super scenic. We received great gear for both, the ebike even had an suspension seatpost which was amazing. James was very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. We had two great r...
We did both the Wanaka-Hawea trail (on normal mountain bikes) and the Dunstan trail (on ebikes). Both were gorgeous and super scenic. We received great gear for both, the ebike even had an suspension seatpost which was amazing. James was very friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. We had two great rides and definitely recommend nzbiketrails!Highly recommend this amazing ride in one of the most stunning places in the world. The operator David is so helpful, full of local knowledge and makes sure you are set up with correctly sized bikes, helmets and are confident to use the bike. We selected the E Bikes (being late 40’s and very much...
Highly recommend this amazing ride in one of the most stunning places in the world. The operator David is so helpful, full of local knowledge and makes sure you are set up with correctly sized bikes, helmets and are confident to use the bike. We selected the E Bikes (being late 40’s and very much novice riders!) . The bikes were excellent quality, easy to use and comfortable. We stopped at the beautiful Pâtisserie on the way for a delicious donut. The whole ride is spectacular, stunning view after view and the ride takes you places you would not normally see. David was very flexible with the return time, we just needed to let him know once finished, this allowed us to take our time and do some detours for stunning pics. This ride was the highlight of our trip to NZ. Must do!Tour guide was excellent with lots of great info on area. Started with a coffee which is always good, nice ride to get us started to Lake Hawea, then absolutely gorgeous ride along Hawea River to a recommended Pembroke Patisserie so yum then a lovely ride around Lake Wanaka to finish with a glass...
Tour guide was excellent with lots of great info on area. Started with a coffee which is always good, nice ride to get us started to Lake Hawea, then absolutely gorgeous ride along Hawea River to a recommended Pembroke Patisserie so yum then a lovely ride around Lake Wanaka to finish with a glass of wine and some hot chips at a recommended stop. Awesome day loved sharing it with my son.This is a must-do when in Wanaka and needless to say, the views are absolutely stunning. Our e-bikes were comfortable and easy to use (just remember to wear your padded cycle shorts as the ride time for us was 3hrs). David is a charm, passing on all his local knowledge on the drive out. On our...
This is a must-do when in Wanaka and needless to say, the views are absolutely stunning. Our e-bikes were comfortable and easy to use (just remember to wear your padded cycle shorts as the ride time for us was 3hrs). David is a charm, passing on all his local knowledge on the drive out. On our next trip to Wanaka we will make sure to the the Dunstan trail.