E-bike hire on the Clutha Gold Trail

The short answer

135km, grade 1–2, easy, usually ridden in 2–3 days. 3 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on it — Adventure South NZ, SheBikesHeBikes and Trail Journeys, with pick-ups at Lawrence, Waihola.

River flats, orchards and a 440m tunnel, running from Roxburgh down to the Taieri.

3 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on the Clutha Gold Trail

Four riders on the Otago Central Rail Trail, riding out through a rock cutting

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Adventure South NZ Christchurch, Canterbury · 2 depots & pick-ups

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

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps

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Guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead

Looking through the Big Hill Tunnel on the Clutha Gold Trail

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SheBikesHeBikes Clyde, Central Otago · 6 depots & pick-ups

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

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Book direct with the team · about 2 days ahead

Two riders on the canal road on the Alps 2 Ocean

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Trail Journeys Clyde, Central Otago · 7 depots & pick-ups

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

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Book online or phone · a day ahead for day trips, months for multi-day

Rider questions

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Where can I hire an e-bike on the Clutha Gold Trail?

3 hosts on this trail run Sinch e-bike fleets: Adventure South NZ (Christchurch, Canterbury), SheBikesHeBikes (Clyde, Central Otago), Trail Journeys (Clyde, Central Otago). Each listing below links straight to their own booking page.

Do I need an e-bike for the Clutha Gold Trail?

The trail is 135km, grade 1–2, easy. Gravel has far more rolling resistance than sealed road and an exposed headwind costs more than the distance suggests, so assistance is what keeps a long day enjoyable.

How far in advance should I book?

Adventure South NZ: guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead. SheBikesHeBikes: book direct with the team · about 2 days ahead. Trail Journeys: book online or phone · a day ahead for day trips, months for multi-day.

Can children ride the Clutha Gold Trail?

Yes — this is a grade 1–2 trail suited to family riding. SheBikesHeBikes and Trail Journeys have bikes sized for children. Minimum ages are set by each host — ask when you book.

Is luggage transfer available?

Yes — Adventure South NZ, SheBikesHeBikes and Trail Journeys move bags between your overnight stops. Size and weight limits vary, so check when you book.

Are there shuttles back to the start?

Yes — SheBikesHeBikes and Trail Journeys run rider-and-bike shuttles, so you can ride one direction and get driven back.

Where you pick the bike up

Meeting points on this trail. Be ten minutes early — shuttles cannot wait.

Lawrence Lawrence, Otago Trail Journeys

Waihola Waihola, Otago Trail Journeys