Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail: Scenic Bike Ride with Guided Boat Tour

Experience the stunning Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail, a scenic bike ride with a guided boat tour. Marvel at the engineering marvels and immerse yourself in the rich history of the area.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5 McNulty Inlet - Our company is a Qualmark Gold accredited Operator.
    Cycle one of NZ’s Great Ride Routes from Cromwell to Clyde on one of our brand new fleet of bikes. After the ride you then return to where you left your car on the Dunstan Explorer Boat. Luxury shuttles required are included.
    A 42km ride on an excellent trail - with a very good…
What's Included
  • Dunstan Explorer Boat Experience
  • Safety Briefing
  • Hire of bike
  • Executive Shuttles - To Start and To Boat
  • 8L Topeak Rear Trunk Bag (replaces need for a rucksack)
  • Bike Lock, Puncture Repair Kit and Pump
  • Helmet - Specialized Camber with MIPs Protection
What's Not Included
  • Rider Insurance
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This trail runs alongside Lake Dunstan, opposite the road connecting Cromwell and Clyde.
The engineering marvel of this trail is impressive, featuring 450 meters of clip-ons attached to the rockface in certain areas, the Hugo Suspension Bridge, and an excellent trail surface throughout the ride.
The views and scenery on this ride are spectacular,…

Location
5 McNulty Inlet
McNulty Inlet
Please park your vehicle on the left hand side of the Public Toilets at McNulty Inlet. Your luxury transport will pick you up at 0910hrs and take you to the start point. Please be there 10 mins earlier for a prompt departure. The boat returns to McNulty at the end of the day.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Davidsl4732gz
Apr 1, 2026
Perfect day on the Dunstan trail - We had a fantastic time on the bike tour! Our guide Ian and his wife were super helpful and friendly. Our equipment including our bikes worked well. After our bike tour we boarded a boat for a trip back to our car. The guide on the boat gave us interesting information about the area and was very friendly as well. The day was one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip.
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Kaetrins
Feb 12, 2026
One of the best one-day cycle trails - especially on an e-bike! - Lake Dunstan cycle trail (42m) was a wonderful day ride. The two climbs were straightforward on an e-bike! Luke from NZ bike trails provided an excellent briefing, top tips for the trail which made for a fun experience.
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Chchfamily2014
Feb 11, 2026
Must do day out! - An awesome day out. Having made an initial enquiry, Andrew the owner rang and talked through all available options and advised what he thought were the best one’s which we then proceeded to book (for 2x people in their early 50s with a moderate level of fitness) Ian picked us up exactly at the expected time and got us underway making sure we were comfortable on the bikes and knew how to use them. We found the ride (Cromwell -> Clyde) relatively easy and that was made possible by the e-bikes. The track itself was very well maintained with no loose gravel/rutting. Carrick is a must stop for morning tea and to admire the views. Float was open but we were forewarned that isn’t always the case so be prepared. Despite several stops for rests/photos we arrived in Clyde an hour early where Ian was waiting for us so went and had a leisurely lunch. We still had plenty of power left in the bikes so don’t be afraid to use it. Ian then dropped us at the rendezvous point to get the boat back. The boat trip was very smooth, we got a great history lesson and the chance to see the same sights from a new angle. Couldn’t rate the trip/company high enough.
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Passport30179195539
Feb 10, 2026
Fantastic - It was a fantastic ride between the mountains. With a great view on the lake. The path is good, sometimes small, with two climbs in it. After biking back wih the boat is also great.
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O8140jigabrielk
Dec 21, 2025
Nice challenging trail. - We did the ride and the boat after, both great. Luke was very bright and friendly. The bikes are top, stable, very fine. The boat back with Andrew was a party, nice to hear stories from the prospectors and see where we were cycling that morning. Had a wonderful day, highly recommended!
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Kathrynpa4836nw
Nov 25, 2025
Awesome - Such a fantastic day. The bikes were set up, the tour operator takes time to set you up and give instructions on best places to stop along the route. Definitely choose e-bikes for everyone it equalizes, slower riders can boost a bit more and keep up and manage some curly switch backs on the trail - no need to get off and push. The scenery is fabulous of course. The boat trip back also fab the driver telling you such interesting information about the area. Honestly one of the best things I've ever done
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Mobile15625430169
Nov 14, 2025
Stunning ride and views - In one word a fantastic experience! The team makes you truly feel appreciated guests. Friendly and helpful. Then the bike ride and boat return are stunning. Highly recommend if you like to bike in an amazing place!
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Jadmm
Nov 2, 2025
World class Crew - Awesome crew - super responsive, David and James really care about the customer experience- comms, briefings, bikes, shuttle all superb - best crew on the South Island
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B4027zdlukew
Oct 29, 2025
A great New Zealand day out - Excellent experience, our group was well looked after! The boat experience was the perfect way to finish the ride, thankyou nzbiketrails
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I3234ipmarieb
Oct 28, 2025
The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire and Boat Experience – Highly Recommended! - The Ultimate Lake Boat Experience was great - recommend the baot transfer back. What an incredible adventure! The ride along Lake Dunstan was absolutely stunning—challenging in parts, but so worth it for the views and the sense of achievement. Everything was super well-organised from start to finish, and the team made sure nothing was a problem. The boat transfer back was a highlight—relaxing, scenic, and the perfect way to end the day. This experience created unforgettable memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and active way to explore the area! Many thanks from the dream team: • Heather – Velvet Vibes & Victory • Baz – Sass in the Saddle • Batty – Wheelie Wild • Marie – Queen of Quads • Felicity – Elegance in Elevation • Carlos – Mojo on the Move What a ride, what a crew, what a memory!
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From $176
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).