7 Cycling Tours in Akaroa Worth Booking

1.Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $192Our pick

Join Greville, Allie, and their local team for a guided electric mountain bike ride from The Common Cafe in Akaroa. You’ll pedal mostly sealed roads toward the crater rim, with long climbs, descents, and wide views over the harbour and Pacific. Scott pedal-assist bikes, helmets, vests, and small groups keep the outing manageable.

“The tour was great. We were met by Greville and he set us up for the ride through the hills. The E-bikes made the ride very enjoyable. I highly recommend it.”

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

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

Spend about five and a half hours exploring Akaroa by electric mountain bike and sea kayak. Ride from the waterfront toward the crater summit, then paddle along the shore with a guide such as Joey, who teaches kayak safety and points out penguins, dolphins, caves, and marine life. Snacks 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!”

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3.Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $83Best value

Set out from The Common Cafe in Akaroa at 10:45 am with Akaroa Ebike Safaris. Powerful Scott and Trek pedal-assist bikes carry you along the harbour, up country roads, toward summit views and an extinct volcanic crater rim. Groups are small, with a maximum of seven noted for the tour, though booking information also lists up to 10.

“Totally awesome trip & highly recommend! This needs to be on your ‘must do’ list!!!! It’s a very well organised, where your safety, ability & enjoyment are considered in equal measure. I’m new to e-bikes but was well briefed by my guide & felt totally safe. The views speak for themselves!! Stunning. Thank you Grevel, you & your team are top rate!”

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4.Akaroa Explorer: Guided Electric Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $86

Join Max or another local guide for a two-hour electric mountain bike ride around Akaroa. You’ll cruise quiet sealed roads, climb to scenic viewpoints, visit the historic lighthouse, and hear about Maori cultural sites and the French village. The small group is limited to seven, with bikes, helmets, gloves, vests, and a riding backpack provided.

“Max was a great guide on our ebike tour. He explained everything so we all felt comfortable and safe. He guided us around Akaroa sharing history and interesting sites. He brought us to locations with beautiful views of the mountains and water. The 2-hr tour flew by as we took in all the beauty of Akaroa!”

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5.Guided Electric Mountain Bike Tour- Akaroa Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $96

Meet at The Common Cafe in Akaroa for a 2.5-hour guided electric mountain-bike ride. You’ll use a Scott or Trek pedal-assist bike on quiet sealed roads, hills, coastal viewpoints, the historic lighthouse, and sites of Maori cultural significance. Two routes suit different fitness levels, and the group is limited to 10 riders aged 11 and up.

“Was offered a self guided ride instead on the crater loop. Navigation very easy and the scenery was awesome. Ebike really helps us to enjoy the ride. My son and I really enjoyed the ride.”

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6.Electric Mountain Bike and Sea Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3 reviews · 5h 30m · from $164

Spend about five and a half hours combining a guided e-bike ride around Akaroa’s crater with a sea-kayak safari. Expect steep hills, harbour views, quiet sealed roads, caves, birds, and possible Hector dolphin sightings. Groups are limited to eight, with equipment, photos, and cruise-port transfers included.

“Operator was great and accommodating. We saw multiple marine life and had nice weather. I did a self guided ride as there was not a group to go with the day I wanted to. They told me the ride would be alot of uphill and was it ever! Even hills on the way back when you think you're done! I also hit up the akoroa winery on my ride and staff were very friendly so stick a $10 in your pocket and make a stop!”

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7.Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $176

You’ll ride a Scott electric mountain bike with local guide Greville from the Akaroa Bowling Club to crater-top views, then paddle the marine reserve on a guided sea kayak safari with Jack. The 5.5-hour combination tour uses small groups of up to seven and includes all equipment.

“We absolutely loved our time kayaking with Jack on the water and with Greville on the ebikes! They both did a great job giving us instructions and then guiding us each step of the way. We had a group aged 9 to mid-50s with mixed experienRead more”

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