E-bike hire on the Hawke's Bay Trails

The short answer

177km, grade 1–2, easy, usually ridden in 1–3 days. 2 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on it — Napier City Bike Hire and Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours, with pick-ups at Napier.

Almost all flat and mostly sealed — the easiest Great Ride to ride with kids.

2 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on the Hawke's Bay Trails

Three riders on the estuary path on the Hawke's Bay Trails

Qualmark Silver

Napier City Bike Hire Napier · 1 depot

A shopfront right on the Napier waterfront trail, a premium fleet, local knowledge of the gems and the seasonal quirks, and shuttles back from the wineries.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps

Book direct

Book online or phone · walk-ups taken, further ahead in peak season

Riders at the Atea a Rangi star compass on the Hawke's Bay Trails

Qualmark Gold

Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours Napier · 2 depots & pick-ups

Exceptional customer service and local knowledge, plus a large range of tours and hires to choose from — half day, full day and multi-day.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps

Book direct

Book online · at least 24 hours ahead, longer in peak season

Rider questions

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Where can I hire an e-bike on the Hawke's Bay Trails?

2 hosts on this trail run Sinch e-bike fleets: Napier City Bike Hire (Napier), Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours (Napier). Each listing below links straight to their own booking page.

Do I need an e-bike for the Hawke's Bay Trails?

The trail is 177km, 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?

Napier City Bike Hire: book online or phone · walk-ups taken, further ahead in peak season. Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours: book online · at least 24 hours ahead, longer in peak season.

Can children ride the Hawke's Bay Trails?

Yes — this is a grade 1–2 trail suited to family riding. Napier City Bike Hire and Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours have bikes sized for children. Minimum ages are set by each host — ask when you book.

Is luggage transfer available?

Yes — Napier City Bike Hire moves bags between your overnight stops. Size and weight limits vary, so check when you book.

Are there shuttles back to the start?

Yes — Napier City Bike Hire and Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours 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.

Marine Parade store 117 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier 4110 Napier City Bike Hire

Nelson Quay HQ 4/9 Nelson Quay, Napier Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours

Marine Parade 26 Marine Parade, Napier Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours