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What's Included in the Lake Dunstan & Bannockburn Cycling Tour?
Your two-day cycling package includes:
- Premium eBike hire for two days
- MIPS helmet, repair kit, pannier and handlebar bags
- Lake Dunstan Explorer boat cruise from Cromwell to Clyde, including commentary
- Two-hour all-inclusive wine and dine Cabana Retreat at Carrick Cellar Door & Garden
- One night of boutique twin-share ensuite accommodation in Bannockburn
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Luggage transfer, with one bag per person up to 15 kg
- Storage for excess luggage
- Trail map with winery information
- Trail support throughout your ride
- Bike accidental damage insurance
Additional wine tastings, personal purchases and meals outside the included arrangements are at your own expense.
What to bring: Comfortable cycling clothes, closed-toe footwear, sunscreen, water, a waterproof jacket and personal items for your overnight stay.
Who Is the Lake Dunstan & Bannockburn Cycling Tour Suitable For?
This cycling holiday is well suited to active couples, groups of friends and travellers who enjoy cycling, wine tasting and exploring independently.
With premium eBikes, an overnight stay and luggage transfers included, you can focus on the cycling and choose how to spend your time in Bannockburn. It's a good option for confident recreational cyclists who want to combine the Lake Dunstan Trail with visits to Central Otago wineries.
The tour is less suitable for first-time cyclists or anyone uncomfortable riding on narrow gravel tracks and exposed sections of trail.
- Departure location: Kiwi Journeys, Cromwell, Central Otago.
- Street address: 182 State Highway 8B, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand
- Parking: Short-term off-street parking is available at no charge
- Check-in: 8:15 am on Day 1 for bike fitting and safety briefing.
- Boat departure: 9:00 am from Cromwell.
- Return: By 4:30 pm on Day 2 at Kiwi Journeys Cromwell.
- Getting there: Cromwell is approximately 45–55 minutes by car from Queenstown Airport via State Highway 6 and the Kawarau Gorge.
The Lake Dunstan Trail includes Grade 2 (Easy) and Grade 3 (Intermediate) sections. Previous cycling experience and a good level of fitness are important, particularly for the longer ride on Day
- Route: Boat transfer to Clyde → Clyde – Bannockburn – Cromwell
- Distance: 45-50km
- Ride Time: approximately 3-4 hours riding each day
- Trail Grade: Grade 2–3 (Easy to Intermediate) / Some steeper sections and switchbacks
- Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness and confident riding ability are required
Age Information
- Minimum age is 18 years
Payments
- Deposit: non-refundable $600 per person upon booking
- Balance: 40 days before departure
- Full payment if travelling within 45 days
Cancellations
- 70-31 days before departure: Refund* less 30% cancellation fee + any third-party supplier fees
- 14–30 days before: Refund* less 50% cancellation fee applies + any third-party supplier fees
- Within 14 days: 100% cancellation fee applies
Booking Changes
- Transfer of booking/change of date within 40 days: $250pp change fee + any change fees applied as may be levied by our accommodation and tour partners; paid balance will be transferred to the future date or tour
*Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
