Altitude Bikes, at 85 Centennial Avenue in Alexandra, is a small husband and wife business that runs guided bike tours and e-bike hire on the Central Otago trails. The website names the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Clutha Gold and Roxburgh Gorge trails, and the Lake Dunstan Trail. The owners organise the itinerary, arrange accommodation on the way, and transfer bags. A private shuttle runs for groups of two or more, with pick-up at accommodation or the depot, and transfers from Queenstown airport. Shuttle pricing can change, and public holidays may carry a surcharge. Bookings are made by phone or email.
Customers praise the e-bikes, which they describe as excellent and up to the job, and the flexible itinerary. One reviewer had bikes arranged for a family at short notice and was guided to suitable trails. Another mentions a pick-up from Clyde at the end of the day. One reviewer found the Dunstan Trail not for complete beginners, with steep sections. The only other bike shop within a kilometre, Henderson Cycle & Mower Centre, rates lower than this one. Our pick in Alexandra for an e-bike trip on the Central Otago trails with the shuttle included.