Top 4 Bike and Boat Tours in New Zealand

1.Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $158Our pick

Join Fiordland Jet for a four-hour small-group outing from Te Anau. You’ll jet boat up the Upper Waiau River and across Lake Manapouri, take a short guided nature walk, then cycle 10 km back toward town. Guides such as Harry, Alex, and Lindy combine local stories with boat spins, birdlife, film locations, and practical help.

“Lindy was very helpful and accommodating. She let me leave early and bike to the jet boat location on my own as I was the only one who booked the combo that day. It was extra cold and a little rainy the day i went, but we were bundled witRead more”

See dates →Read our full review

2.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $121Best value

Join Switched on Bikes for a 3 to 4 hour guided e-bike ride from Wellington’s waterfront to Oriental Bay and Maupuia Hill. Guides such as Jack, Tara, Dillon, and Carly lead you along beaches, city streets, and harbour paths, with a café stop and wide views over Wellington Harbour. Bikes, helmets, gloves or jackets, and a drink or ice cream are included.

“It's exciting and enjoyable, not too strenuous for older people. Entertaining and beautiful sceneries. The best part was great storytelling by our guide Jack, who is very knowledgeable and obviously enjoys what he does. Six stars for Jack!”

See dates →Read our full review

3.The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $179

Meet in Cromwell at 9:10 am for a self-guided 42km ride to Clyde. Your package includes a bike, helmet, repair kit, shuttles, and the Dunstan Explorer boat back to your car. Choose an e-bike if you want adjustable assistance, and pack lunch for stops along the trail.

“Exceeded expectations!!! Thought it would be a cookie cutter bike ride through the country. This is an epic experience. Well organized, and excellent equipment. Definitely take the boat ride back. You get a great view of the trail, and a wonderful perspective of what you just accomplished. Highly recommend !!!”

See dates →Read our full review

4.Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $192

Spend 5.5 hours exploring Akaroa by electric mountain bike and sea kayak. Ride from the shore to the crater summit, then paddle along the coast with a nature guide such as Joey, who can show you penguins, dolphins, and marine life. Snacks, safety instruction, and guide-taken photos are included.

“Enjoying the peaceful and beautiful blue waters, kayaking into a cave…very cool! Then biking up and down 10-15%grade with absolute ease with the turbo feature on the e-bikes!”

See dates →Read our full review