Go electric – the best way to explore Rotorua’s wonders!
On an electric bike, you’re fully in control of the pedal-assist power — cruise and take it easy, or crank it up to cover double the distance compared to a regular bike.
Riding an E-bike is so much fun!
Our crew will get you started by explaining how the bike works, suggesting routes, and sharing your (wild) riding stories.
Check out our rental fleet — we’ve got a wide range of E-bikes for hire for every adventure!
OUR HIRE LOCATIONS

Our Locations
DISCOVER ROTORUA'S WONDERS VIA E-BIKE
We offer electric bike rentals at three great locations in Rotorua — each with its own unique experience.
- Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village (13 Tryon St)
Our main location, right by the mountain bike trails and Whaka Geothermal Trails. Enjoy the widest range of E-bikes— mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, and explorer E-bikes. - Fenton Street – City Centre (1280 Fenton St)
Start in town with our explorer E-bikes — ideal for a relaxed cruise or short trail ride. Limited bikes available. - Pullman Hotel Rotorua (1135 Arawa St)
Grab a Cruiser E-bike from the Pullman reception and explore the city in comfort. End your ride with a drink or meal at Barrel & Co.
Scroll to the right to explore each location >

Whaka E-Bike Rentals
Ride the Redwoods & Explore the Geothermal Trails
Start your adventure at our main location next to Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village. Just a 5-minute ride through steaming landscapes and bubbling hot springs takes you to the legendary Redwoods Forest — home to world-class MTB trails for every rider. Grab an Electric full-suspension mountain bike and dive into flowing singletrack, epic climbs, and forest magic.
Prefer to cruise? Jump on an Explorer E-bike and ride the Whaka Geothermal Trails, surrounded by hot spring lakes, mud pools, geysers, and native bush. Perfect for families — add a Captain’s Chair or child seat for little ones.
At this location, we offer electric mountain bikes, kids’ E-bikes, and Explorer E-bikes.
*Access through The Living Māori Village is for Electric Bike Rotorua rentals only.

Fenton E-Bike Rentals
Start in Rotorua's township
Located at our main shop in the heart of Rotorua, this is the perfect spot to start your ride in the city. We have a small fleet of Explorer E-bikes available — great for cruising the lakefront, exploring local sights, or connecting to nearby trails.
Pop in to chat with our team, get tips on where to ride, and browse the latest gear and products from top brands.

Pullman E-Bike Rentals
Ride in Comfort & Style
Discover Rotorua in comfort with our Cruiser E-bikes, now available directly from the Pullman Hotel reception.
These step-through E-bikes are perfect for a relaxed city ride — explore the lakefront, sights, and local attractions at your own pace.
After your ride, unwind at Barrel & Co. restaurant or enjoy a luxury stay at the Pullman.
OUR RENTAL FLEET
E-bike rentals
Looking for a great day on the bike with your family? Or want to race up the hills to ride as many MTB trails as possible in a day? We’ve got you covered.
We have electric city bikes, explorer bikes, junior bikes, hardtail mountain bikes, and full suspension mountain bikes available for hire.
Check out the different e-bike types below and click the plus icon for more info.
Need some advice to choose your bike rental? Call us!

Full Suspension E-MTB – Full Power
Our full suspension E-mountain bike is equipped with Bosch newest smart motor and the extra-large internal 750Wh battery.The low placement of the battery and motor, together with the mullet (29’’ front /27,5’’ rear) wheel set-ip makes it a playful E-bike.
With great performance on the downhills
Rent from $89 for two hours

Full Sus pension E-MTB – Light Weight
These lightweight full suspenion E-MTB's deliver the natural feel and agile handling of a regular bike, with just enough power to help you tackle climbs and go further. Unlike full-power models, they encourage a more active, sporty ride with higher cadence and more rider input.
A 400Wh battery provides around 2–4 hours of riding, depending on assist mode, terrain, and rider weight. With the free 250Wh frame battery upgrade, you get a total of 650Wh for longer adventures.
Weighing under 20 kg, they’re perfect for riders torn between a modern trail/enduro bike and a full-power E-bike. The Bosch Powermore 250Wh battery adds just 1.5 kg.
If you prefer more power with less effort and extended range, consider our full-power E-bikes.
Rent from $169 flat day rate (incl. free frame battery, 250Wh)

Hard tail E-MTB
Our Electric Hardtail Mountain Bikes will help you climb steep hills and cruise down with ease.
With 29-inch tyres, it’s easy to roll over obstacles. Make the most of your day and tackle some of the many world-class local mountain bike trails on offer — without letting the uphill get in your way!
These Hardtail E-Mountain Bikes are ideal for trails up to grade 3.
Want to ride more technical terrain or enjoy extra comfort?
Check out our high-end full suspension mountain bikes.
Hire this bike from $69 for two hours.

Kids E-MTB
Get the kids off the couch and onto a saddle. Our petite E-MTB will help them keep up and keep going, and is suitable for light mountain biking.The 26'' E-bike fit rider's between 140- 160 cmThe powerful intuitive pedal assist Shimano drive unit will help them sustain speeds up to 32km/hr and allow them to travel up to 150km on one full charge.Catch me if you can!!
Hire from $69 for two hours

Explorer E-Bike
Our Tern HSD is an extremely comfortable bike to ride. Great for The Whaka Geothermal E-bike trail in The Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village, cruising through town, Government Gardens, along the lakefront geothermal trail, and around the outskirts of the Redwoods forest.
These very comfortable bikes run on a Bosch Mid-drive motor and give you the option to carry a passenger in the back. The Captain’s Chair* is great fun and fits a big child or very small adult. For smaller children (up to 22 kg’s) we have the options to add a child seat.Don’t have a passenger to join you on the ride? No worries, we also have some bikes with a basket on the back or ride
freestyle.*Captain's ChairRecommended height: 130 cm or above.Recommended weight: 22 -55 kg's
Hire this bike from $49 for two hours

Demo a Rhyolite First Edition E-bike
Experience the speed, power and playfulness of a Rhyolite E-bike.
The Rhyolite First Edition features the Shimano EP801 motor system and a 630Wh battery. What is special about this motor system is that it assists up to 45km/hr. Where most E-bikes in New Zealand assist up to 32km/hr.
This; together with a fully carbon frame, makes it a lightweight, full-power E-bike - Where power, speed and playfulness are combined in one.
Rhyolite’s mission is to put the power of choice back into the hands of the rider. To create an E-bike that fits your individual wants needs and riding style. Talk to us about your dream Rhyolite build today!
Hire from $129 (flat rate)
(max. rental period is 8 hours)

Cruiser E-bike
Discover Rotorua via E-bike by Pullman
available from Pullman Hotel Rotorua only
The Cannondale Adventure Neo 2 EQ E-bike elevates comfort and style. Discover Rotorua's wonders from township to the outskirts of the Forest. The Bosch Active Line+ drive unit provides a smooth riding experience, where you can decide the power output by selecting pedal assist modes from Eco to Turbo.
This together with the upright position and the suspension seat-post, gives you the mostluxury E-bike experience. This E-bike experience is provided by the Pullman Rotorua in conjunction with Electric Bike Rotorua.
Combine your E-bike experience with a luxury stay at the 5-star Pullman Hotel, and the restaurant Barrel & Co.
Hire this bike from $69 for two hours
BIKE ROUTE IDEAS IN ROTORUA
Need some inspiration for your E-bike hire or want to explore all the options?
Check out our all-time favourites by clicking your pick-up location below.
FAQs
I don’t know how long I will be out riding so how long should I book the E-bike?
We recommend booking the E-bike for the maximum time you want to ride for, to make the most of your ride and reduce any need to rush back. If the bikes are returned early, don't worry, we only charge you for the time you've been out for (rates available in booking process).
Can I extend my booking time on the day?
If the bike is available for the extra time, we are happy to extend the booking for you! Let us know at check in.
I don’t have a credit card to pay the deposit, how can I book my bike rental?
You can visit us in store or at the rental site to pay the deposit in person to confirm your booking. However, we do require a credit card on file for security reasons before we can send the bike out on the day.
Can I cancel my booking if it rains on the day?
Not everyone likes to ride in the rain and sometimes it is better to avoid the wet weather conditions, that’s why we offer the option to reschedule your booking to an alternative date.We operate a 48-hour cancellation & rebooking policy. If it rains on the day and you prefer riding in dry weather, we can reschedule your booking to a different day.In the event of extreme weather conditions, we might need to cancel the booking for your safety.Please note, if you utilise the rescheduling option within 48 hours of your start time this will forfeit the ability to qualify for a refund on this booking.
I need to cancel my booking; can I get a refund?
If the start of your booking is outside the 48-hours, we can cancel your booking and fully refund the deposit paid. For cancellations inside the 48-hour period, there is no refund on the deposit, however rescheduling your booking to a different date remains an option.
How long does the E-bike battery last?
his is probably the most asked question, unfortunately there is no simple answer. The range of a battery is dependent on a lot of variables like battery size, rider’s/load weight, support mode used, elevation, type of terrain and even the outside temperature.To give you an example: most of our customers ride the forest loop in the 2nd or 3rd highest assist mode. They often return with 30-50% of the battery left. This is a gentle graded 2 mountain bike 40km ride, with no steep climbs and a total elevation of around 500 meters. We often see that the bigger sizes (L & XL) use a bit more battery, as the taller riders generally weigh a bit more than those on a size S or XS frame.If you want a more precise range calculation, Bosch has a great online tool. See the link
Do you have trail maps available?
We have paper maps available for city cruising and the geothermal park.For the mountain biking experience in the forest, we recommend downloading the Trail Forks App, a real-time map on your phone. This App shows you the trail network in the forest and works with your GPS location. Once the app is downloaded to your phone, you can use the map offline. We can help you setting-up the App on the day but is recommended to explore the app prior to your rental as it does take some planning time.Wanting some inspiration on where to ride? Please visit our local route suggestions here. These routes suggestions are linked to the Trail Forks App already.
Can I bring my own helmet and pedals?
There is nothing nicer than riding with your own helmet and pedals. Feel free to bring these on the day - we are happy to install your own pedals on our E-bikes.
Can I ride outside of the opening hours?
Yes, you can! For those wanting to make the most of the daylight and ride outside our opening hours (9am -5pm) we offer overnight or multi-day rentals. We will provide a charger to charge the bike overnight.The bike must be stored securely at a private, enclosed area. If you are visiting Rotorua, please check if your accommodation has secure indoor bike storage, as E-bikes are hot property. We do have locks available on request if you want an additional layer of security.
Can I hire the E-bike overnight?
Absolutely! You can book the E-bike just for an overnight rental (pick-up at 4.30-5pm till 9am the next day). For an overnight booking we charge the 4-hour/half day rate. Please contact us if you like to book an overnight rental.
You can also book the bike for a 24-hour period or longer.Please note the bike must be stored securely at a private, enclosed area. If you are visiting Rotorua, please check if your accommodation has secure indoor bike storage, as E-bikes are hot property. We do have locks available on request if you want an additional layer of security.
What happens if I get a flat tyre or a mechanical issue while riding?
We offer mechanical support for our rental E-bikes within Rotorua during our opening hours. If you have an issue with the bike while out riding, give us a bell (number sticker located on the bike frame). Sometimes we can resolve the issue over the phone. If not, we will arrange a meeting point in the forest and do our best to get you back on the bike asap.If you are riding the bike outside of Rotorua, we recommend carrying some spare parts and a multi tool for possible emergencies on the trail. Feel free to contact us about this as we’ll have all that is needed in our store both physically and online: see our shop here.
OUR CUSTOMER REVIEWS
"We had a amazing time riding the E bikes on the fabulous bike trails! Gorgeous scenery, beautiful forest and for me cycling up 730 m of elevation on boost mode was awesome!! I was soo energetic at the top. Definitely investing in a E bike in the future. I’ll recommend you to all our friends visiting Rotorua "
— Ness & Dan.
"This was the highlight of our trip and we will return to Rotorua to do this activity again and again as our family loved it. We can all ride but are not particularly skilled and we were blown away at how easy it was to ride the bikes and the amazing trails that you can access. Our 8 & 10 year olds took to it so easily. Would highly recommend this if you are looking for something fun to do"
— Rua.
"Great bikes, great customer service, great price"
— Bernal.





