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Highlands and Trail Journeys have teamed up to bring you Central Otago’s best E-Bike experience.
Lake Dunstan
Trail
Full-Day Hire
The POwer Hour
Lake Dunstan Trail
Pick up your bike from Highlands and set off through the vineyards of Bannockburn before hitting the new trail as it weaves its way around the shores of Lake Dunstan.
You can hire from either 10am or 11am.
Your hire is a full day bike hire so you can take your time and stop along the trail to really enjoy the majestic scenery.
Once you arrive at Clyde, make your way to the Trail Journeys depot to drop off your bikes. The Trail Journeys team will take care of getting your bikes back to the Highlands depot. If you require transport back to Cromwell, you add this to your booking for $40 per person. Transport back from Clyde is available at 3pm.
Standard Bike
$60
e-Bike
$140
Transport back to Highlands from Clyde
$40pp
Personal bike transport back to Highlands from Clyde
$100pp
Packed Lunch Options Available
$20
Full Day hire
Enjoy the local trails all the way out to Pisa Moorings and Smiths Way.
You can hire from either 10am or 11am.
Please do not use this booking option if you wish to ride the Lake Dunstan Trail, this option is intended for riding in and around Cromwell and Bannockburn only. You are required to return the bikes back to Highlands.
Standard Bike
$60
e-Bike
$150
Packed Lunch Options Available
$20
The Power Hour
This is your ticket to exclusive, at your own pace access to the scenic Highlands Track on your own bike. The quiet and tranquillity of the Highlands track in the morning is unparalleled and you will marvel at the beauty of this magical place that is usually bustling with the sounds of speed!
The track is exclusively yours to spend as much time on during the hour as you like. Do one lap or 10, take a scenic lap – stopping to take pictures from vantage points that the public usually do not have access to, or put your pedal power to the test to record your fastest lap time.
Once you’re done you can have a cup of coffee in Highlands Cafe, enjoy the spectacular views of the track and the scenery and take a pitstop in our Loo with a View!
Please note, this experience is run by Highlands and it is not possible to hire bikes.
Operates from 9am – 10am on Saturday’s (1st October - 30th April) – bookings required
Own Bike
$20
Free with your Highlands Local's Card
Free
Things you need to know
Fast Facts & Safety
Bookings essential. You are unable to make a Bike Hire reservation online within 24 hours of the beginning of your hire.
Check in 15 minutes before your booking time.
For all bike hires, when arriving at Highlands, please park your vehicle in the first car park off Sandflat Road. Please park here to ensure that you are able to access your vehicle at the end of your Bike Hire.
Hired bikes are not to be relocated back to Highlands using personal transport.
All Bike Hire customers also receive a 50% discount on Museum entry and a 10% discount on all other Highlands activities.
What we provide
Helmet & carrier bag (if required)
Packed Lunch Options - $20 per person
Option 1 – Ham Foccacia Roll with mixed salad, piece of fruit, bag of chips, bottle of water and full size muffin.
Option 2 – Chicken and salad wrap, piece of fruit, cheese & crackers, bottle of fizz and a sweet slice.
Option 3 – Roast Chicken with salad and balsamic vinaigrette, piece of fruit, cheese & crackers, and a bottle of water.
Lunches must be ordered 24 hours in advance & picked up from the Highlands Cafe on the morning of your hire
What to wear
Sunscreen for Central Otago sun water
Camera for those scenic Central Otago snaps
FAqS
What type of bikes are they?
Our e-bikes are unisex “hardtail” trail bikes – bit of a hybrid between a mountain bike & a commuter bike. Hardtail means no rear suspension!
How many kilometres is from Highlands to Clyde?
43km from Highlands to Clyde
Can I bike to Clyde and then back to Highlands?
If you are planning on completing a return journey via e-Bike (Highlands – Clyde – Highlands), please note that depending on how often you are using the e-Bike power on your bike, the battery may not last for the entire journey. The battery may run out on the return leg and you will need to use your human power to bring yourself home.
Is the Lake Dunstan Trail suitable for kids?
It is not suitable or recommended for kids under 10, the trail is quite difficult.
Is there transport available for around Cromwell?
No transport is not available around Cromwell, you will need to return the bike to Highlands.
Where can I ride to?
Up to Smiths Way via Old Cromwell, Pisa Moorings – 25km 1 way (Approx. 2.5 hours) Old Cromwell – 8kn 1 way (Approx. 1 hour) Cornish Point – 10km 1way (Approx. 1 hour) Highlands to Clyde (Lake Dunstan Trail) – 43km (one way – time varies on stops) Felton Road (end) – 8km 1 way (Approx. 1 hour)
