moderate
5–7 hours
Suitable for moderate fitness; e-bike assists help manage hills with less strain but expect some all-day leg use.
Discover Taihape’s quiet backcountry roads on a full-day e-bike hire from River Valley Lodge. Explore rural landscapes, native wildlife, and hidden gems at your own pace with all gear and route info included.
Full Day E-Bike Hire • Explore the Backcountry Roads • Includes a Route Map
Discover the stunning landscapes of New Zealand with a full day of E-bike hire from River Valley Lodge. Enjoy the freedom of exploring backcountry roads on a comfortable bike tailored to your needs, complete with a helmet, high vis vest, and a handy map. Experience adventure at your own pace!
River Valley Lodge sits within a beautiful part of New Zealand. While many guests prefer to explore the, often dramatic scenery, by raft or horse, there is also another way, and that is by E-bike.
The backcountry roads in the area, combined with the ease of travel offered by an E-bike, makes exploring fun and doable.
We have a range of bike sizes, from XS-XL, and two frame types, either step through or a more mountain bike style. The Liv Tempt bikes are primarily designed for women, whereas the Giant Talon bikes are unisex.
You can select your frame size and bike preference from the options below.
All hires and packages include:
In addition, each bike comes with a handlebar bag suitable for carrying your phone, sunscreen and other small items.
Risk Disclosure
Adventure activities, by their very nature, entail levels of risk to both person and property. We endeavour to minimise these as much as possible but cannot guarantee your safety. We do require that you choose the activity that is most appropriate for your fitness level and expectations. You should always ride to the conditions and your ability, and to obey the rules of the road.
Visibility is key when sharing quiet back roads with occasional vehicles, especially in shaded forest sections.
Ensure optimal battery life so you can cover more ground without interruption.
New Zealand’s weather can change quickly; dress in layers and be prepared for sun and sudden showers.
Stay on designated routes to protect farmland and avoid trespassing on private property.
Taihape is historically a farming town, gaining fame for its annual Gumboot Day festival celebrating rural life.
The region promotes responsible tourism to protect native bush and farmland from erosion and pollution.
Included for safety, but a good fit is essential for comfort during the day.
Protects your hands during long rides and improves grip on handlebars.
Adapts to variable weather; windbreaker and moisture-wicking base layers recommended.
spring,summer,fall,winter specific
Stay hydrated throughout the day while exploring the backcountry roads.