E-bike hire on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail

The short answer

21km, grade 3, intermediate, usually ridden in 1 day. 4 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on it — SheBikesHeBikes, Trail Journeys, nzbiketrails and Adventure South NZ, with pick-ups at Clyde.

Before you book

You cannot ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail end to end. A jet boat transfer covers the 13km between Doctors Point and Shingle Creek, and must be booked separately in advance.

Schist gorge singletrack with a jet boat transfer in the middle — the only Great Ride you part-ride, part-boat.

4 hosts hire Sinch e-bikes on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail

Riders aboard the jet boat that carries them through the Roxburgh Gorge

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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.

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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.

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

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nzbiketrails Wānaka · 6 depots & pick-ups

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

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Book online · same-day bookings taken, and up to 2 years ahead

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.

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Guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead

Rider questions

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Are there any restrictions on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail?

You cannot ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail end to end. A jet boat transfer covers the 13km between Doctors Point and Shingle Creek, and must be booked separately in advance.

Where can I hire an e-bike on the Roxburgh Gorge Trail?

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

Do I need an e-bike for the Roxburgh Gorge Trail?

The trail is 21km, grade 3, intermediate. 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?

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. nzbiketrails: book online · same-day bookings taken, and up to 2 years ahead. Adventure South NZ: guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead.

Can children ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail?

Not recommended. The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is rated grade 3, intermediate, so it is not a trail for young children regardless of what bike sizes a host stocks. For family riding in this region, choose a Grade 1–2 trail instead.

Are there shuttles back to the start?

Yes — SheBikesHeBikes, Trail Journeys and nzbiketrails 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.

Clyde depot 13 Fraser Street, Clyde, Central Otago SheBikesHeBikes

Clyde depot 16 Springvale Road, Clyde, Central Otago 9391 Trail Journeys

Clyde Dam boat ramp 145 Fruitgrowers Road, Clyde, Otago 9391 nzbiketrails