When it comes to biking, Wanaka has it all!

Bike Lounge have filmed their very own trail tutorial videos. These provide important track information and show you exactly what each trail has to offer. There's something to suit everyone; from very easy cruising riding around the lake, all the way through to advanced enduro riding.

If you have any questions feel free to call us or pop in to the store as our staff know every square inch of these trails back to front and would be only to happy to talk through your needs.

Click the links below to jump to the section you think might suit you best:

• Family Friendly Riding - The Outlet Track

• Pedal Access Bike Park - Bike Glendhu

• Enduro & Gravity Fueled Riding - Sticky Forest

• Cross Country Riding - Dean's Bank & The Hikuwai Loop

• Longer Distance Riding - Glendhu Bay, Hawea & Luggate Rides

Wanaka Trail Information

Family Friendly Riding - The Outlet Track

For those looking for an easy going ride that the whole family can enjoy, check out the video below. This is a very popular scenic trail which can even include a stop at Double Black Cafe or Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town for a well deserved pit stop!

If you're renting we recommend:

• Hard Tail Mountain Bike

• e-Mountain Bike

Total Distance: 22km loop approx.

Recommended time required: Half day

Difficulty level: Easy

Pedal Access Bike Park - Bike Glendhu

Enduro Riding - Sticky Forest

For those after a gravity driven adrenaline rush, Sticky Forest caters to Intermediate to Advanced level riders. It also offers some great sight seeing along the way.

If you're renting we recommend:

• Full Suspension Mountain Bike

Total Distance: 5 km ride to Sticky Forest but the network of trails means you have plenty of riding to choose from.

Recommended time required: Half day or Full Day

Difficulty level: Intermediate to (very) Advanced!

Cross Country Riding - Deans Bank and The Hikuwai Loop

For those who prefer cross country riding, Deans' Bank and The Hikuwai Loop provide ripping single track for intermediate level riders. These trails also have fantastic views of the Clutha River and beyond!

If you're renting we recommend:

• Full Suspension Mountain Bike

• Hard Tail Mountain Bike (doable but not preferable)

Dean's Bank: 11.5 km

Hikuwai Loop: 9.5 km

Recommended time required: Half day or full day

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Longer Distance Riding - for the explorers and fitness freaks!

For those looking for a longer trip or a fitness challenge there are the following rides you can do from Wanaka:

Glendhu Bay Ride along the Millenium Track

• 30km approx

• Very hilly but very beautiful.

• Great if you’re looking for a workout

Hawea Lake ride via the Hawea River Track 

• 40km approx return (20km of Hawea track + 20km of the Outlet track)

• Gentle uphill for the 20km up to Hawea but a nice gentle downhill on the way back

• Beautiful riverside scenery

• Goes through the Hawea White Water Park

Luggate Ride via the Newcastle Track and the Clutha River Track

• 50km return approx (30km of Luggate Ride + 20km of the Outlet track)

• Marked on the map as a beginner ride but we think it's more like a beginner - intermediate level ride.

• Nice scenery, low traffic ride.

If you're renting we recommend:

• Hard Tail Mountain Bike

• e-Bike

• Full Suspension Bike

Recommended time required: Full Day

Difficulty level: Easy to Intermediate