Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails
Overview
A brilliant way to explore the area and see the beauty all around. You will ride across plateaus, surrounded by mountains on relatively easy grade 1-2 family friendly trails.
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.
What's Included
- Safety Briefing
- Executive Return Shuttle
- 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
- Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump
- Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection
- Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike
- Rider Insurance
Meeting Location
103 Ardmore Street
Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
nzbiketrails luxury shuttle will pick you up from Wanaka and transport you to Hawea.
This is approximately a 30km ride. The official trail grading is Grade 1-2 and is classed as 'Family Friendly' trail. The trail is a gravel trail alongside the river. nzbiketrails recommends e-bikes on all of our trails.
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. This is approximately half-way through your ride.
On arrival in Wanaka nzbiketrails will then pick up your bikes at the original pickup location by 4pm.
Our e-bikes are suitable for Children 8 years+ who are over 140cm and are confident riders capable of using gears on a bike. We recommend young families book either the 0900hrs or 1030hrs shuttles allowing plenty of time to ride back to Wanaka.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour 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.
- Safety Briefing.
- Executive Return Shuttle.
- 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack).
- Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump.
- Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection.
- Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike.
- Rider Insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Safety Briefing
- Executive Return Shuttle
- 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
- Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump
- Helmet - Specialized Camber Helmets with MIPs protection
- Hire of bike - e-bike or regular bike
- Rider Insurance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
