Albert Town to Wanaka Incl. Bike Rental & Shuttle using a Regular MTB

The Ride

We shuttle you from Wānaka to Albert Town.  The self-guided ride starts on the Outlet track. From here, you will follow the well-signposted trails from Albert Town to Wānaka, riding along the Upper Clutha River, and alongside Lake Wānaka. 

The bike track along The Outlet Track from Albert Town is a fantastic option, covering just 15km and taking only 1.5 hours to complete. You’ll cycle alongside crystal-clear water and rapids, with stunning mountain views throughout.

This acyivity includes pickup from outside the Wānaka iSite and drop-off in Albert Town with your bikes. It’s an easily manageable ride, however some care needs to be taken as the track in places is mixed use with walkers. Our shuttle also continues to Lake Hāwea, so you can upgrade to the Lake Hāwea to Wānaka ride by simply letting our support crew know.

We take care of everything, including transport to the start, bike hire, and up-to-date instructions. The combination of scenery and terrain makes this the perfect ride for all abilities.

For families with children that require the rental of bike attachments such as child seats, or a bike trailer, please note that we require 24-hrs notice to prepare the bikes to ensure attachments are fitted correctly and not rushed. Additionally, we do not recommend this activity for children under 120cm/6-yrs of age riding a 20” kids bike.

What We Provide

·       Shuttle from Wānaka to Albert Town Departures leave at 12:30pm (11am in winter) from outside the Wānaka iSite

·       Latest-model mountain bike, helmet & bike lock

·       Helmet and bike lock

·       All bikes have a water bottle cage.

·       Comprehensive trail safety briefing with a route guide printed map

·       On-call breakdown support if needed

·       Bike pickup at the end of the day

What You Should Bring

·       Day bag or backpack (for those larger water bottles or extra clothing layers)

·       Plastic water bottle (fits bike bottle cage)

·       Shorts and T-shirt

·       Sturdy closed-toe footwear

·       Windbreaker jacket

·       Sunglasses & sunscreen

·       Mobile phone (our Support Crew Member will hand you an emergency contact card)

Food & Refreshments

·       Pembroke Patisserie (Albert Town) usually closes at 2:00pm

·       Refreshments are available at The Albie Tavern next door or nearby takeaway options

·       The Hook Wānaka is open Wednesday to Sunday

If you’d like to pick up some emergency rations before starting the ride, our driver is happy to make a quick stop on the way to Hāwea.

Want to Ride Further

Riding With Small Children

We do not recommend this activity for children under 120cm/6-yrs of age.  Children riding 24” bikes and upwards, or those being towed in a bike trailer, may find a short section of the trail challenging.

Our driver can Show you how to bypass this section, or advise where children can safely dismount and walk

The remainder of the ride is well suited to families. Please note that the trails are gravel with some undulations, and basic bike-handling skills are required.

Minimum & Maximum Numbers

·       Minimum: 2 participants*

·       Maximum: 10 participants

*Each shuttle has a maximum of 10 passengers.  We often have single participants joining us for the activity.  If you are a solo participant and you are the first person to book for the particular day and time then you will join our “pending” list for this activity.  We recommend that you choose the “Bank Transfer” payment option, then when the booking moves to “Confirmed” status we will send you a payment link if your preferred payment method is credit card.

Important Information you need to know

RIDE DURATION: Take your time, however, all riders need to finish by 5pm at the very latest.

DIFFICULTY: Easy family-friendly, however, some rutted areas which require supervision. We suggest that children using bikes smaller than 20” should not complete this ride.

TERRAIN: Smooth easy mainly flat gravel tracks most of the way, some rutted areas closer to Albert Town.

FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate fitness required

Bookings & Enquiries

Pre-bookings are essential.

For more information, please call or email us at hello@wanakabiketours.co.nz

For larger groups, custom tours can be arranged — just get in touch with us to discuss your requirements