14 E-Bike Rides in Queenstown Worth the Money

1.Guided eBike Tour ‘Ride to the Sky’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $152Our pick

Start in Frankton with a safety briefing and Grade 3 mountain-bike introduction, then ride a Moustache e-bike toward Grants Peak, 800 metres above sea level. Guides including Shay, Ksena, Jordan, John, and others adjust the pace, share local stories, and lead you back down to the meeting point.

“This was the highlight of my trip. I’d never been on an e-bike, it was so much fun. We cycled to the top of a mountain. 18km in total. This is possible on e-bikes as the turbo helps get you up the hills. We were a family group of 4 and 3 other people joined. It was an enjoyable afternoon, amazing views, great bikes and really well organised.”

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2.Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $139

Join Ride to the Sky for a three-hour guided e-bike ride from Frankton through a private sheep farm, past the Shotover and Kawarau rivers, around Kelvin Heights, and into a sculpture-filled forest. Guides including Jordan, Shay, Ksena, and Tom help beginners handle the unpaved trails.

“A must do if you wish to see more to Queenstown than the typical tourist. Shea took us on bike trails all around the waterways of the area finishing at a beautiful view rarely seems by visitors”

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3.Guided E-Bike Tour with Winery Visits & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $194

Spend six hours riding a premium e-bike from Arrowtown along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers to Gibbston Valley. Guides such as Ksena, Tom, Jordan, and Shay lead small groups of up to eight, with bridge stops, vineyard views, two winery tastings, and an artisan platter.

“It was a great day. E-bike equipment was good, and Ksena was a terrific guide with good knowledge of the landscape, wine and a very nice easy going style. We could as a family all participatee. Great day thanks from Denmark 😀”

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4.Lake Dunstan Discovery Day Tour by eBike with Shuttle

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

Meet Kiwi Journeys in Cromwell, choose a quality e-bike, then ride from Clyde along Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River, and the Clutha River. The six-hour outing includes shuttle transport, helmet, repair kit, map, and small-group support. Bring money for lunch at a vineyard restaurant.

“Very, very good service provided by Kiwi Journeys! We rented a full suspension e-bike and a hard tail non-electric bike. Before we arrived, the staff made sure those were really the right bikes for us.”

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5.Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $93

Start in Clyde with a bike fitting and air-conditioned transfer to Cromwell. Ride a Sinch e-bike along the 42km Lake Dunstan Trail, stopping at Carrick Winery or Coffee and Burger Afloat before cycling back to Clyde. Best for confident cyclists comfortable with grades 1 to 3.

“We loved this bike ride. The views were incredible and the water was a beautiful sapphire blue the whole day. We thought about using regular bikes but are thankful we used the ebike option because some of the elevation would have been pretty challenging. We highly recommend doing this.”

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6.E-Bike Adventures Through the Wineries in Gibbston

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $83

Start at 10am with pickup from your Queenstown accommodation, then ride an e-bike from Arrowtown along the Arrow River Bridges Trail to Gibbston. Expect mountain scenery, gold-mining relics, bungy sites and winery stops. The small group is adults only, with a maximum of 10 people.

“Whizzy was very kind, supportive and flexibel. They picked us up whenever and whereever we wanted, would book again”

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7.E-bike Hire on the Queenstown Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 day - 4 hours · from $53Best value

Collect a Merida E-Big e-bike at 3 Searle Lane, get a trail map and safety briefing, then ride independently from central Queenstown toward Frankton, Jack’s Point, or the Old Shotover Bridge. You have four hours to set your own pace.

“We really enjoyed our ride up to the Shotover bridge and back thru the Botanical Gardens. Highly recommended! Joe & Maria Gold Coast”

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8.Explore Queenstown’s Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $55

Pick up a premium electric mountain bike at 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown, get trail advice, a helmet, and a local map, then ride the Queenstown Trail at your own pace. Choose four or eight hours, with routes toward Frankton, lakeside tracks, or Jacks Point.

“Fantastic experience great hire company - very helpful and friendly - waited past their closing to ( 10 mins ) for us to return. The 22 mile route was excellent to cycle upon .”

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9.Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $201

Spend six hours riding from Arrowtown through Gibbston, feeding alpacas and goats, crossing suspension bridges, and visiting Kawarau Bungy. After the three-hour ride, settle in for tastings at two boutique wineries, paired with a local platter. Groups are limited to eight, with pickup offered.

“Jagged a perfect day to be outside. Queenstown is one of the most stunning locations and if you want to see its natural beauty, love outdoors, curious about wine and love a good platter, this experience won’t disappoint. Ours guides Ksena Read more”

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10.Guided Scenic E-bike Tour – Ride to the Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

Ride a full-suspension e-bike from Frankton along quiet trails beside two rivers, stopping at local sculptures, historic places, and lake views. Jordan and the guiding team explain local history and Māori legends while the pedal assist keeps the three-hour ride manageable for confident regular cyclists.

“Fantastic tour, great service, guide was excellent, if you haven’t tried an e-bike I would highly recommend one. Great company, lovely way to see Queenstown and the fantastic scenery,”

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11.Guided Mountain E-bike Tour – Ride to the Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $144

Ride with Shay, Jordan, or Jake on a premium full-suspension e-bike from Frankton to Grant Peak, 800 meters above sea level. This three-hour small-group tour uses private farm tracks and includes coaching, safety gear, snacks, photos, video, and sweeping views of Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin.

“It was amazing, much better than we expected, and I highly recommend it”

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12.Lake Dunstan Cycleway with E-Bike hire and Shuttle service

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $111

Ride the engineered Lake Dunstan Cycleway between Cromwell and Clyde on a standard bike or e-bike. You’ll cross dramatic cliff clip-ons, enjoy Central Otago views, and return by shuttle. The route suits confident cyclists, not beginners, and the small group can include up to 11 people.

“The scenery was lovey but the equipment failed. Firstly I was told the bike would easily get all the way. After 2/3rds way through battery dead flat and what was a relaxing bike with wife was a solo effort as she was cold waiting for me - so nRead more”

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13.Lake Dunstan E-Bike Trail Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $93

Meet Central Cycle Trail Co. in Clyde at 9am for an e-bike briefing, shuttle to Old Cromwell, and a 42km ride back along Lake Dunstan. You get a helmet, pannier, gel seat, route app, and the option to stop at vineyards. Expect an easy first half and a more technical finish.

“The first half of the trail is easy and full of wonderful food and drink. The second half is technical. Our legs are sore the next day. What views! What fun! The bikes were in great shape. Hosts were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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14.Tunnels to Station On E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $99

Start in Clyde with a 9 am transfer to the Auripo Section of the Otago Central Rail Trail. Ride back toward Clyde on a Sinch Shimano Steps e-bike, crossing the trail’s highest viaduct and two tunnels, with stops in Omakau, Ophir, Chatto Creek, or Alexandra.

“We rented a bike of these guys that was ideal as my wife had fractured her shoulder and couldn’t ride herself. They had a GSD cargo bike available that was ideal. See photos”

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