Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka Incl. Shuttle using Regular MTB

Our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka standard/regular MTB experience takes approximately 3.5 hours. To start, our experienced local support crew member will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you directly to the Te Araroa Track at Lake Hawea. 

The self-guided tour begins at the edge of Lake Hawea. You'll follow the signs from Hawea to Wanaka along the Hawea River, Upper Clutha, and Te Araroa trails, leading you back to Wanaka township. The 30km ride is relatively flat and family-friendly. 

If time and energy permit, you can choose to ride further around the lakeside or relax at local cafes and pubs.

Included with this tour is bike hire, a safety briefing, a helmet, a bike lock, a guide map, on-call breakdown service, and bike pickup at the end of the day. Your bike will have a bottle cage, but please note that the water bottle is not included. 

For those wanting to ride further, we offer the "Gladstone Track" extension (6.5km) as an add-on extra. Our normal departure times are 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, with an additional 8:30 am departure during summer months, subject to availability. 

Please note that the Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town usually closes at 2 pm. Refreshments are available at the Albie Tavern next door or a local takeaway. If you're hungry at the start, our driver can make a quick stop for you to buy food. The Hook Wanaka is open Wednesday through to Sunday.

Remember to bring water, a backpack, sunscreen, and a mobile phone. We provide well-maintained bikes ready for your adventure.

**Riding with Small Children**
For small children using kids' bikes (24" and upwards) or being towed in a bike trailer, a small section of the trail may be difficult to navigate. Our driver can show you how to bypass this section or you can have your children dismount and walk. The rest of the ride is perfectly suited for families with young children.

For more details, please call or email us at hello@wanakabiketours.co.nz or +64 3 443 6363. 

For groups of 10 or more, we can arrange custom tours. Please email us for more information. Pre-bookings are essential. 

We look forward to meeting you.