A bike shop at 837 Portobello Road on the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, which is the starting point for cycling the Otago Harbour loop. The loop runs from Portobello to Port Chalmers, about 32 km, and includes a 10-minute ferry crossing on the Port to Port Cycle ferry. The website says to allow at least two hours for the loop, and to book ferry seats in advance. Bikes can be hired from local businesses or brought from home, and the shop is part of that hire option. The route passes harbourside attractions, wildlife tours, the Albatross Centre, museums, cafés and gift shops, and the website says a picnic is a good idea.
Weather is a factor on the open harbour route, so the website suggests checking it when planning. Our pick in Portobello for a bike hire to ride the harbour loop.