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BACK COUNTRY

The Dingle

An amazing 2 night/ 3day EMTB (Electric Mountain Bike) experience taking you from the shores of Lake Wanaka then along the bluffs of Lake Hawea. Spend 2 nights and have exclusive access to an iconic highcountry sheep and cattle station in a spectacular location. This is an exclusive Luxury Trail Co EMTB experience.

Your Back Country Experience Includes:

  • 3 days high spec Dual Suspension EMTB’s (Electric Mountain Bikes) with 750w batteries.
  • An exclusive high country sheep and cattle experience.
  • Fully guided and 4 wheel drive vehicle support
  • All meals, snacks, water and a couple of beers or wine
  • 2 nights rustic accommodation at a remote high country station musterer’s hut, with shared facilities.
  • All cycle related equipment
  • 24h emergency support just incase . No matter what, we’ve got you covered.
  • An Exclusive Luxury Trail Co EMTB experience.

Optional extras – please enquire at the time of booking

  • Hunting – harvest a red deer and do your bit for conservation. Any animals shot will be professionally processed , eaten and donated to the local food banks.
  • Fly Fishing – bring you rod and fish the lower dingle river and Lake Hawea
  • Helicopter ride- enjoy a scenic helicopter ride or transfer out to Wanaka or Queenstown airport at the end.
    Private transfers to and from Wanaka

Itinerary

This is a taste of what your Luxury Rail Trail experience will look like.

Meet at our Wanaka base for a comprehensive safety briefing. We’ll go over everything you need to know and get you comfortable with your equipment and bike ready for the day ahead.

From Lake Wanaka we’ll cycle to Lake Hawea along the lake’s edge and the banks from where the mighty Clutha River starts. Along the way you’ll get to experience 3 of Wanaka’s many cycle trails passing through ancient Kanuka forests and across pristine rivers.

We’ll cycle along the shores of Lake Hawea via a cycle trail and quiet country road. Plenty of photo stops along the way and we’ll stop for a nice picnic style lunch.

Once we enter Dingleburn Station the terrain becomes a bit rougher and more dramatic as the trail winds its way around the lake’s edge and steep bluffs. The views are amazing and this would have to be one of NZ’s most spectacular cycle rides.

Once we arrive at the station, check in to our rustic Musterer’s style accommodation and enjoy a well earned refreshment. Dine on local produce that evening and a few local beverages.

After a good breakfast, we’ll head out for a ride along 4 wheel drive tracks to explore. Hunting and fishing are also optional extras possible today. We’ll have exclusive access to this amazing area so the day is ours to explore the station and surrounding area. After a hard day exploring , enjoy some fine local produce and cuisine back at the hut.

Maybe enjoy an early morning ride or optional activitie, then we’ll rack the bikes and slowly make our way back to Wanaka. The drive out is almost as spectacular as the ride in and You can also ride out some of the way. We’ll arrive back in Wanaka around lunch time and drop you back to your vehicle or transfer you to your next destination.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
This is a remote EMTB cycle experience and only suitable for riders comfortable riding for 4-5 hours per day on grade 3 trails and terrain. Families with younger children or riders with not so much experience can be accommodated upon request.

The itinerary can be subject to late changes due to weather conditions or other factors outside our control. We will be on a private sheep and cattle station so may have to work around the daily farm activities as to not disrupt the farm’s operation.

Helpful information

We’re all about giving you the best experience possible, here are some notes that you might find helpful.

Yes, return transfers to and from Queenstown and back to Queenstown or Dunedin. And you will be fully supported privately with The Luxury Trail Co, with private van and driver throughout. Daily baggage transfers (2 bags per person – maximum weight limit per bag – 15kg).

We supply a fleet of excellent, comfortable e-bikes with high spec components. Along with all the accessories you might need like gel seats, panniers and more to ensure a comfortable ride.

This is a remote EMTB cycle experience and only suitable for riders comfortable riding for 4-5 hours per day on grade 3 trails and terrain. Families with younger children or riders with not so much experience can be accommodated upon request.

The itinerary can be subject to late changes due to weather conditions or other factors outside our control. We will be on a private sheep and cattle station so may have to work around the daily farm activities as to not disrupt the farm’s operation.

Itineraries are subject to changes due to availability, weather conditions and/or factors outside our control.

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    25 November 2022
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    25 January 2023
  • star rating  Great Experience - Great tour, meet great people, and the staff was fantastic. The accommodation was very comfortable, and the pubs and meals were very nice.

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    2 May 2023
  • star rating  The Otago Rail Trail was great and e-bikes made it possible for all the family to have the holiday that they wanted.

    Highly recommend Luxury Rail Trail Tours... read more

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    12 December 2022
  • star rating  We were fortunate enough to have an amazing 4 days with great friends, cycling the Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch.

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