Retro Ride - Community Bike Ride 17 May 2025

A Nostalgic Pedal Through Wānaka!

Get ready to roll back in time with a leisurely retro bike ride, starting from the Dinosaur Park by the Wānaka lakefront!

Our scenic route will take us along the lake, up Aubrey Road to Kelly’s Flat Reserve, then along the new cycle lanes past Wānaka Primary and MAC, through Lismore Park, down to the Police Station, around the Golf Course, and back to the lakefront - mostly off-road the whole way.

Feel free to embrace the theme with vintage or tweed attire, a thermos, scones to share, and old-style bicycles, but no worries if you’d rather keep it casual, just come along and enjoy the ride! This is a free event, but registration is required to help us plan.

Everyone is welcome - bring your (retro!) bikes, your family, and your friends for a relaxed ride full of good vibes.

The route is approximately 9km and will take about 1 hour at a cruisy pace, followed by free hot chocolates at the Dinosaur Park. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Participants are responsible for themselves and their children, and by taking part in the event, they agree to the waiver outlined in the registration form.

Keen to dress up? Check out Wānaka’s second-hand clothing shops in our newly launched Southern Lakes Slow Fashion Guide!