Self Guided Bike Tour from Lake Hawea to Wanaka - Bike Hire
Highlights & inclusions
1. Select date
August 2026
2. Select participants
What you can expect
A shuttle will transport you from Wānaka to Hāwea at 0900hrs, 1030hrs or 1230hrs. This is a 'self-guided' bike ride from Hāwea to Wānaka along the river trails. Your host will explain the route to be ridden on the shuttle out to Hāwea and will deliver a bike familiarisation, safety briefing and set your bike set up for you prior to you starting the ride. nzbiketrails recommends e-bikes on this trail. This route includes riding along the Hāwea River trails to Albert Town. Stop and enjoy coffee and cakes (not included) at Albert Towns' Pembroke Patisserie (closes at 2:00 PM). Return to the bridge and you then pick-up the the Clutha River trail and follow this back all the way to Wānaka, through the Outlet and into the town where the bikes will be picked up from you when you have finished your days riding. The latest pickup is 4pm. Enjoy a grade 1-2 family friendly ride that is 30km in length. On average there is 2-2.5 hours of actual riding with lots of time remaining to enjoy the views, take photos and experience and the local area. Choosing an e-bike will ensure that your group stays together and fully enjoys the experience. Your e-bikes can be ridden in 'Off' or 'Eco' for those riders that may not want too much assistance. E-bikes are recommended on this trail for all age groups. All bikes are designed and set-up for the trails including a 'day pack' on the rear racks. nzbiketrails uses well maintained Sinch e-bikes (an NZ brand designed specifically for NZ trails), Specialized Rockhopper Regular bikes and iLabb Gravel bikes (for experienced Gravel riders only). Enjoy an experience ran by passionate trail cyclists who make sure that you are set-up correctly on your bike and confident with your gears and assistance levels before you start the ride. Please ensure that you select the right type of bike from the options.
Location
What you need to know
- Luxury shuttle from Wanaka to Hawea
- Bike: E-bike, Regular Bike or Gravel Bike (experienced gravel riders only)
- Helmet (with MIPs protection)
- Repair kit, pump and lock
- Rear rack day bag (no rucksack required)
- Map, briefings and support
- Riders should by over 8 years of age and 140cm
- A relatively easy family friendly ride – approx. 3 hours of riding – spend all day exploring
- Local history shared on shuttle trip to Hawea
- Surrounded by stunning scenery and mountains
- Great stops along the way – all trails, no roads
- Luxury transport and a brand-new fleet of bikes
- 5x Operator - Qualmark Gold accredited
- Depart Wanaka 09.00am and 10.30am
- Picked up before 5pm
- This experience will takes approximately 3-4 hours riding – bikes
- Departs in front of Wanaka i-Site, 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
- Food
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Mobile phone
- Free pick up from Wyndham Resort Wanaka (10mins before Wanaka pickup time)
- No child rates available
- Riders should by over 8 years of age and 140cm
- Please bring weather appropriate clothing that you can cycle in, a water bottle (bottle holder included on bike), snacks, spending money, sunscreen, warm layers and a camera
- Please provide the full name and height of each rider upon booking
- If you want to visit Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town, please ensure you book the 9am or 10.30am shuttle to allow enough time
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
