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E-bike hire in Central Otago

Four Great Rides that link up, plus the Kawarau connector — the densest trail network in New Zealand.

The short answer

Central Otago has 4 Great Rides and one linking trail with Sinch e-bike hire on them, served by 4 hosts, with depots and pick-ups at Cromwell, Clyde, Gibbston Valley, Middlemarch, Omakau, Bannockburn.

Hosts with a Sinch e-bike fleet here

Two riders celebrating at the end of the Lake Dunstan Trail
Qualmark Gold
nzbiketrails Wānaka · Operating since 2022

Quality bikes, run by passionate trail riders who are committed to making sure you have a brilliant time.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps
5 trails · 6 depots & pick-ups Book online · same-day bookings taken, and up to 2 years ahead
Two riders on the canal road on the Alps 2 Ocean
Qualmark Gold
Trail Journeys Clyde, Central Otago · Operating since 2003

On-trail support for every client and equipment kept to a standard, with vehicle backup if it is needed.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps
7 trails · 7 depots & pick-ups Book online or phone · a day ahead for day trips, months for multi-day
A rider on a Sinch e-bike crossing the clip-on boardwalk above Lake Dunstan
Qualmark Gold
SheBikesHeBikes Clyde, Central Otago · Operating since 2009

Depots in six towns across the network, so riders can start, finish or switch trails without being tied to one location.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps
5 trails · 6 depots & pick-ups Book direct with the team · about 2 days ahead
Four riders on the Otago Central Rail Trail, riding out through a rock cutting
Qualmark Gold
Adventure South NZ Christchurch, Canterbury · Operating since 1992

Small-group guided cycling holidays, fully supported, with Sinch e-bike hire added at booking.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps
9 trails · 2 depots & pick-ups Guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead
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