The Ultimate half-day bike ride in the Wānaka lakes area will take you on an adventure through a number of local cycle tracks. Starting in the hidden haven of John Creek, nestled among trees in the south-east corner of Lake Hāwea, this self-guided cycle ride will lead you all the way back to the township of Lake Wānaka.

The ride begins along the Gladstone Track, a section of the Te Araroa Track and the newest track in the area, offering some of the most scenic views of Lake Hāwea. The total distance is 37km, but you can add extra distance by continuing along the Lakeside trail towards Waterfall Creek once you reach Wanaka.

Our experienced local support crew will collect you from outside the Wanaka iSite and deliver you to the start. If we have on-board riders for our Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka experience, we will drop them off first.

The self-guided tour begins at the edge of Lake Hawea. You'll follow the signs from John Creek through to the township of Hawea, then head along the Hawea River, Upper Clutha, and Te Araroa trails, leading you back to Wanaka township. The 37km ride is relatively flat with a few rises.

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 a water bottle is not included. We recommend a plastic water bottle as metal bottles fall out of the bottle cage.

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.

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

For groups of 8 or more, we can arrange custom private tours. Please email us for more information.

Pre-bookings are essential.

We look forward to meeting you.