Spring is the Perfect Time to Cycle the Otago Harbour Loop

  Dunedin Cycleway – Everything You Need to Know The Otago Harbour Cycle Loop (Te Aka Ōtākou – The Otago Vine) is one of Dunedin’s most scenic cycling experiences, linking Port Chalmers and Portobello around beautiful Otago Harbour. The main loop is approximately 32 km , mostly flat, paved and off-road, making it suitable for a wide range of cyclists. How long does it take? Allow around 2–4 hours to cycle the full loop, depending on your pace, wind conditions, photos, café stops and other stops along the way. A moderately fit rider travelling without stops may complete it in around 2–2½ hours, but it is worth allowing extra time so you are not rushing. Is the Dunedin Cycleway flat? Yes. The harbour route is mostly flat, sealed and easy riding , with a few short slopes. The route is particularly scenic, following the edge of Otago Harbour through coastal bays, beaches, working harbour areas and small communities. There are some hills if you continue beyond Portobello towards...

  A Bike Shop with a Difference: Meet Electrify NZ Dunedin 🚲⚡ Sometimes it’s the little things that tell you the most about a business. While popping into Electrify NZ Dunedin , Rachel the owner of Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours happened to see a local cyclist pull up with a problem with his bike. He went inside and asked Nathan if he could help. Nathan didn't hesitate. He stopped what he was doing, had a look at the bike and helped the cyclist get sorted — free of charge, with no sale involved and nothing in it for him other than helping someone out. That little moment said a lot about the kind of business Electrify NZ is. Friendly service without the hard sell There's something nice about walking into a local bike shop where you're treated like a person, not just a potential customer. Nathan is friendly, approachable and happy to have a chat about bikes, whether you're an experienced cyclist or just starting to think about getting out on two wheels. Electrif...

  Spring is Making Us Loopy – Time to Cycle the Otago Harbour Loop! Is it just us, or does spring make people a little bit loopy? Suddenly we're opening the curtains at 6am, planning weekends around the weather, getting excited about sunshine and thinking, “You know what? I should probably get on my bike.” Well, if you're going to go a little loopy this spring, join the other 'loopies'  Cycle the Loop! 🚲 The Otago Harbour Cycle Loop is one of the best ways to get out and enjoy Dunedin as the days get longer and the harbour starts showing off again. And the best bit? You don't have to treat it like a serious bike ride. This is a ride you can take at your own pace — with plenty of excellent excuses to stop along the way. 🚲 Cycle. Eat. Drink. Explore. The Otago Harbour Loop is around 32 km and mostly flat, but you don't need to smash out the kilometres. In fact, we'd recommend doing quite the opposite. Take your time. Stop for a coffee in Port Chalmers. See ...