Region
E-bike hire in Central Otago
Four Great Rides that link up, plus the Kawarau connector — the densest trail network in New Zealand.
The short answer
Central Otago has 4 Great Rides and one linking trail with Sinch e-bike hire on them, served by 4 hosts, with depots and pick-ups at Clyde, Omakau, Middlemarch, Cromwell, Bannockburn, Gibbston Valley.
Trails & depots
Trails in this region
Otago Central Rail Trail
New Zealand's original rail trail: 152km of old railway grade, no traffic, and a pub at the end of most days.
3 hosts
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Hosts with a Sinch e-bike fleet here
Qualmark Gold
SheBikesHeBikes
Clyde, Central Otago · Operating since 2009
Depots in six towns across the network, so riders can start, finish or switch trails without being tied to one location.
Qualmark Gold
nzbiketrails
Wānaka · Operating since 2022
Quality bikes, run by passionate trail riders who are committed to making sure you have a brilliant time.
Qualmark Gold
Trail Journeys
Clyde, Central Otago · Operating since 2003
On-trail support for every client and equipment kept to a standard, with vehicle backup if it is needed.
Qualmark Gold
Adventure South NZ
Christchurch, Canterbury · Operating since 1992
Small-group guided cycling holidays, fully supported, with Sinch e-bike hire added at booking.