E-bike hire on the Pou Herenga Tai — Twin Coast Cycle Trail

The short answer

87km, grade 1–2, easy, usually ridden in 2 days. One host hires Sinch e-bikes on it — Top Trail, with pick-ups at Kaikohe.

The only Great Ride that crosses the country coast to coast — Bay of Islands to the Hokianga.

1 host hires Sinch e-bikes on the Pou Herenga Tai — Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Two riders coming out of the old railway tunnel on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail

Qualmark Silver

Top Trail Kaikohe · 1 depot

Kaikohe sits at the trail's high point, so the riding is downhill to either coast, with scheduled shuttles back and a morning transfer from Paihia.

Shuttles Luggage transfer Kids' bikes Briefing & maps

Book direct

Book online or phone · walk-ups welcome, book ahead in peak season

Rider questions

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Where can I hire an e-bike on the Pou Herenga Tai — Twin Coast Cycle Trail?

1 host on this trail runs a Sinch e-bike fleet: Top Trail (Kaikohe). Each listing below links straight to their own booking page.

Do I need an e-bike for the Pou Herenga Tai — Twin Coast Cycle Trail?

The trail is 87km, 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?

Top Trail: book online or phone · walk-ups welcome, book ahead in peak season.

Can children ride the Pou Herenga Tai — Twin Coast Cycle Trail?

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

Is luggage transfer available?

Yes — Top Trail moves bags between your overnight stops. Size and weight limits vary, so check when you book.

Are there shuttles back to the start?

Yes — Top Trail runs 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.

Kaikohe base 39 Rankin Street, Kaikohe, Northland 0405 Top Trail