The 5 E-Bike Tours in New Zealand That Earn Their Price

1.Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $192Our pick

Join Greville and the Akaroa Ebike Safaris team for a guided ride up the slopes of an extinct volcano. The Lava Loop uses Scott pedal-assist mountain bikes on mostly sealed roads, with harbour views, crater-rim riding, safety gear, and a small group of no more than seven.

“The tour was great. We were met by Greville and he set us up for the ride through the hills. The E-bikes made the ride very enjoyable. I highly recommend it.”

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2.Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $121

Ride a comfort e-bike from Nelson along the off-road Great Taste Trail to Seifried Winery, 22 km away. Chris and Bernie provide a personal briefing, map, helmet, and wine tasting. Add lunch, Rabbit Island, or Mapua, but plan carefully for the long return ride.

“Stunning views of the Nelson coastline/estuary and local farmland on this all day excursion to the winery and back. But cycling was easy safe, and energizing. Chris and Bernie couldn't have been better hosts. All and all, a peek experience!”

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3.Lake Dunstan Discovery Day Tour by eBike with Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $117

Meet Kiwi Journeys in Cromwell, get fitted with a quality e-bike and safety gear, then take the morning shuttle to Clyde. Ride beside Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau and Clutha rivers, vineyards, farmland, and historic sites before returning to Cromwell. Lunch at Carrick Winery is recommended but not included.

“Fantastic and friendly service from the guys at Cromwell.”

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4.Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $136

Ride 28km of the Remutaka Rail Trail on an eBike, from native forest near Kaitoke to Featherston. Staff such as Isaac or Laura handle bike fitting and trail instructions, while you enjoy tunnels, bridges, a picnic lunch, and a downhill run toward Wairarapa farmland.

“We absolutely loved this tour. The trail was beautiful with lots of picture opportunities. They provided a wonderful lunch which we enjoyed before the second part of the ride which was a bit more technical but lots of fun. I would highly recommend this e-bike excursion.”

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5.Akaroa: Guided Electric Mountain Bike Tour-Lava Loop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Best value

Join a small guided group for a three-hour Scott or Trek electric mountain-bike ride from Akaroa to the crater rim. Max, Lourn, and other local guides share area stories while you tackle steep sealed roads, then enjoy a flowing descent with harbour and countryside views.

“Exhilarating! High intensity ride that paid big dividends in terms of views and sense of achievement. My guide, Lourn, guide was great. Kept me safe and shared heaps of local knowledge - history, culture, flora and fauna.”

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