Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour cycling around the wine region.
- All Ages
- 3 hours, Full Day
- Daily
Bike hire in the heart of Marlborough Wine Country
Cycling through Marlborough Wine Country is the best way to explore the region’s world-class vineyards and scenic trails, and at Bike Hire Marlborough, you’re perfectly positioned to do just that. The Vines Village, our home base puts you within 3 km of over a dozen wineries and endless riverside and vineyard trails, including the famous Golden Mile. Making it the ideal place to start and finish your adventure.
Whether you prefer a standard bike, e-bike, or tandem, we have options to suit everyone, from solo travelers and couples to families and groups. All bikes come ready to ride with helmets, baskets, and maps, giving you the freedom to plan your own route and explore at your own pace. Our local guides provide tips and insider recommendations before you set off, helping you make the most of your day without slowing you down.
After a day on two wheels, return to our base and enjoy an on-site cellar door, café, whiskey bar and even a gin distillery. Pick up a picnic lunch or a refreshing drink, soak up the views, and relax. Everything you need for a perfect day out in Marlborough Wine Country is right here.
Your Day Out: How It All Works
1. Book Online
Reserve your bikes online before you arrive, it’s quick and easy. Choose from our comfortable standard bikes, e-bikes, or tandems, and add any upgrades you’d like.
2. Arrive & Get Set Up
Meet us at our base at The Vines Village, there’s plenty of free parking and time to grab a coffee. Our friendly local team will fit your bikes, provide helmets, baskets, and maps, and make sure you have everything you need for a perfect day of cycling.
3. Plan Your Route with Our Local Experts
Before you set off, our guides will walk you through the map, share insider tips, and help you choose the best route for your interests, whether you’re keen on boutique wineries, scenic trails, or top tasting spots along the famous Golden Mile.
4. Ride, Taste, and Explore
Spend the day exploring Marlborough’s world-class wineries, picnic areas, and stunning countryside by bike. Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided wine tour at your own pace, soaking up the sunshine and scenery.
5. Return & Relax
When you’ve finished your ride, simply drop your bikes back at The Vines Village and unwind. Grab a coffee, a glass of wine, or a gin from the on-site cellar door, café, bar, or distillery. The perfect way to end your day out in Marlborough Wine Country.
A super way to go wine tasting without the hassle of a car
"Great recommendations for wineries and great service, including offering to pick us up/drop off our bikes at where we were staying and then taking us home too!"
– Ed H. | TripAdvisor
"Good quality bikes. A good briefing on the route to take and recommendations on the various wineries to visit. It’s right in the middle of all the local wineries so the place to go for a bike tour."
– Dave B. | TripAdvisor
"The bike hire was very good, ok we cheated a little with an e-bike. We use it at home and we can recommend it for everyone, a little easier to get around. On our 45km trip we visited 3 vineyardS and had a great lunch at Bancotts."
– Barbara L. | TripAdvisor
"Very friendly and flexible service, bikes were great and were well chosen to fit our various sizes. We had a lovely platter and wine tasting at just one winery in the end, mostly just spending the time enjoying the ride and the scenery."
– Ian W. | TripAdvisor