Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc Bike

Pedal together through Martinborough's vineyards and village streets

Ride a four-seat croc bike around Martinborough on the North Island, pedalling as a group through wine country and the village itself. You set the pace and stop whenever something catches your eye. The bike fits up to six adults and two children under five, with a shady canopy overhead. The shared pedalling keeps everyone moving together, turning the route itself into the experience.

The experience

A croc bike is built for groups: four sets of pedals power one vehicle, so you're all working together to move through Martinborough. The canopy keeps the sun off while you ride, and because everyone pedals, the effort spreads across the group instead of landing on one person. You steer the pace yourself (fast or slow, it's your call), and stop whenever something catches your eye: a winery, a street corner, a view worth lingering on.

The bike holds up to six adults as long as a couple are smaller, plus two children under five who sit on laps. That means a family or a group of friends travels as one unit instead of splitting across separate bikes, which is what makes the whole thing social rather than just exercise. You're laughing and talking the whole way because you're all in the same boat: literally pedalling the same bike through the village and out toward the vineyards.

Martinborough itself is small enough to explore on a bike but interesting enough that you won't run out of things to look at. The wine country surrounds it, so you can ride past vineyards, through the town center, and out into the quieter edges depending on how much time you have and what your group wants to see. The ride works for any fitness level because you're sharing the load, and you can take breaks whenever you need one.

What’s included

Use of the four-seat croc bike with canopy.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Green Jersey Cycle Tours and Bicycle Hire

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to stay together and control the pace: four of you pedal as one, so no one rides ahead or waits behind.

Top questions

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.

How long does a croc bike ride usually take in Martinborough?

The ride can run anywhere from two hours to a full day, depending on how many stops you make and how far you want to go. You control the pace and the route, so it stretches or shrinks based on what your group feels like doing.

Can I fit my whole family on one croc bike?

A croc bike holds up to six adults (or a mix of adults and smaller people) plus two children under five sitting on adult laps, so most families fit on a single bike and stay together the whole time.

What's included with the croc bike rental?

You get the use of the bike itself, which comes with the four-seat setup, pedals for everyone and a shady canopy. The bike is ready to ride. You just show up and pedal.

Is there a particular route we have to follow, or can we go wherever we want?

You set your own route and pace. Stop whenever something catches your eye (a winery, a café, a street), and ride at whatever speed works for your group. The village and surrounding wine country are yours to explore.

What if someone in our group isn't very fit or hasn't pedalled in years?

The load spreads across four sets of pedals, so no single person bears the full effort. You can go as slowly as you need, take breaks whenever you want, and adjust the pace to match your group. It works for all fitness levels because everyone shares the work.