Lake Dunstan eBike Trail: Clyde to Cromwell with shuttle

The Lake Dunstan Trail keeps you on the inside of the trail, away from the road edge, as the views open toward Bannockburn.

Ride a premium eBike along the Lake Dunstan Trail from Clyde to Cromwell, a 6-hour activity through Central Otago vineyards and historic sites with a shuttle return. The route follows the inside of the trail away from hazards, passing the Kawarau River through Bannockburn. You can choose to stop for lunch and wine tasting at Carrick Winery in the afternoon.

The experience

The Lake Dunstan Trail runs from Clyde to Cromwell along the water and the Kawarau River, passing vineyards and historic sites as it winds through Bannockburn. A shuttle departs Cromwell at 9:15am to take you back to Clyde, where the ride begins. Premium eBikes handle the terrain with no range anxiety, and you get a comprehensive bike fitting and tour briefing before you start, plus a trail map, helmet, mini-repair kit, and bags for your belongings.

The route has Grade 3 sections where the trail is steep and narrow, so you need to be confident on a bike and in good cardiovascular shape. The inside-of-trail positioning keeps you away from potential hazards as the landscape opens up in front of you. A live guide in English leads the ride and shares local knowledge about the region. In the afternoon, you can choose to stop at Carrick Cellar Door & Garden for lunch and wine tastings at your own cost, or continue straight through.

The full day takes 6 hours from the shuttle departure to the end of the ride. Children from age 6 can join, though the fitness and bike-handling demands mean younger riders need to be capable on two wheels. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need an alternative to the shuttle.

What’s included

• Premium eBike hire.
• comprehensive bike fitting and tour briefing.
• trail map.
• MIPs helmet.
• mini-repair kit.
• pannier and handlebar bags.
• shuttle from Cromwell to Clyde departing 9:15am.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mapua Ventures Ltd (trading as: Kiwi Journeys)

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English and the ride demands confident bike handling and good fitness because of the Grade 3 steep and narrow sections, so it suits experienced cyclists who are comfortable on technical terrain and in good cardiovascular shape.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Lake Dunstan Trail like to ride?

The Lake Dunstan Trail follows the inside of the trail as it runs from Clyde to Cromwell along the water and the Kawarau River. It has Grade 3 sections where the trail is steep and narrow, so you need to be confident on a bike and have good cardiovascular fitness. The positioning keeps you away from road hazards as the views open toward Bannockburn and the vineyards.

How does the shuttle work?

The shuttle departs Cromwell at 9:15am and takes you to Clyde, where the ride begins. After you finish cycling back to Cromwell, you're at the end point. The shuttle is the outbound transport only.

What happens if I want to stop for food and drink?

Carrick Cellar Door & Garden is an optional stop toward the end of the ride where you can choose lunch and wine tasting. Food and drink there are at your own cost and not included in the activity.