The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Experience - Regular bike hire from Cromwell and then return from Clyde by the Dunstan Explorer boat

The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Experience - Regular bike hire from Cromwell and then return from Clyde by the Dunstan Explorer boat
From NZD NZ$265.00
  • Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Cromwell
  • Product code: PGWUKK
Pickups available from Wanaka Lakefront at 0830, Luggate (opposite Luggate Hotel 0840), Marsden Resort at Pisa Moorings (0900), Cromwell McNulty Inlet (0910 - if you are driving please select this location so your car is where the boat docks later in the afternoon).  Please be at the pickups 10-15 mins early as we always try to make a prompt departure to enable us to get on the trails earlier than other holiday companies.


Enjoy a fantastic days experience on Central Otago's Lake Dunstan Trail including our premium bike hire, all shuttles, management of your experience and a return trip on the Dunstan Explorer boat.


The Lake Dunstan Trail flaunts the best of Central Otago's natural beauty and begins from the quaint Heritage township of Cromwell. This trail is for confident and fit riders.


The trail seeps with history from the bygone gold rush days, and as you cycle the 42km ride (Grade 1-3) alongside the beautiful teal waters of Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the Clutha River it will become clear to see why many early settlers chose to reside in this region.


What should I expect from this experience:

  • The Lake Dunstan Trail is one of the most beautiful rides in the Country with absolutely stunning scenery. It is a 'Must Do' activity in the Otago Region.
  • All riders should be physically fit, competent and confident riders. This is a self-guided trip so you can progress along the trail at your own speed, taking frequent stops to enjoy the fantastic views and overall experience. The trail is grade 1-3 with a mixture of gravel trails, boardwalks and dirt tracks. 
  • There is no road access to the trail for the last 25km so you will need to be properly prepared for this ride. 
  • We do not recommend bringing riders under 15 years old on this experience. At times there are narrow trails with steep drops alongside.  All riders should be confident and safe riders.
  • There are 4 potential stops on this ride. These are 1) the Cromwell Heritage precinct where you will start very close to so we don't recommend stopping this early, 2) the Carrick Winery (carrick.co.nz), Coffee Afloat/Burger Afloat (coffeeafloat.co.nz for menu and opening times, 17km into the ride just before the 2 big hills that your e-bike will nicely push you up!) and 4) the Historic town of Clyde with lots of Heritage Cafe's. Our recommendation is a very short 10 minute stop at the Carrick Winery for drinks and snacks, followed by a 30 minute stop at @coffeeafloatnz/@burgerafloat and then hopefully you will still have time to enjoy Clyde dependent on your progress prior to your pickup to return.
  • We only hire new well maintained new bikes - Sinch e-bikes and Specialized Rockhopper Elite Mountain Bikes. This experience is about enjoyment. It's not a race! This experience is about Safety, Fun and Smiles with your party. It is not a race.

What should I bring:

  • Bottled water in a bottle that will fit into a normal bike bottle holder
  • Sunscreen
  • Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions - you will have a holder on the back of your bike for anything that you do not need whilst riding ie jackets etc
  • Phone/camera

What will we provide:

  • Booking on this special package we will provide pickups from Wanaka through to Cromwell for each participant (maximum 11 available in total)
  • A team member who will drive you, set up your bikes for you, provide a safety briefing and then meet you at Clyde to drop you off at the Dunstan Explorer approximately 2km away.
  • A new well maintained bike that you should love like a family member, care for on the ride and constantly talk to on your experience. Each of our bikes are individually named and cared for by an x-World Tour mechanic.
  • All the required shuttles and pickups to get you back to your starting point. nzbiketrails will manage all the logistics required with the Dunstan Explorer including booking and payment. Leave the worrying to nzbiketrails and just enjoy your experience.
  • Please note: nzbiketrails and the Dunstan Explorer do not take any commission off each other for providing and selling the others services. Our focus is to give our customers a fantastic experience and work together to show the best of the Dunstan Trail and give our guests a brilliant experience. nzbiketrails is the Dunstan Explorers largest bike partner and offers this package at less than half the price of some other Luxury Trail Companies.