GISBORNE BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Rere Express • Supported — Slide, Cycle and Descend through Gisborne’s Wild Edges
A roughly six‑hour supported loop from Gisborne that pairs a 60 m natural rockslide with a scenic, intermediate 50 km bike circuit finishing at Sunshine Brewery.
Rere Express • Supported — Slide, Cycle and Descend through Gisborne’s Wild Edges.
This supported six‑hour outing from Gisborne moves from a raw pocket of adventure to cultivated gardenland: a transfer to Rere Rockslide sets the tone with a 60‑metre natural slide, followed by riverside picnic time at Rere Falls, a hilly 14 km push to Eastwoodhill Arboretum and a fast descent down Ngatapa Hill before winding back across the Poverty Bay Flats to Sunshine Brewery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rere Rockslide — a 60 m natural run
The day begins with a 60‑metre natural rockslide at Rere. Sliding is free of charge but requires something to slide on and is undertaken at your own risk; alternatively you can watch others before mounting up on bikes.
Rere Falls, Eastwoodhill and Ngatapa Hill
A relaxed riverside picnic at Rere Falls precedes an intermediate, hilly 14 km ride to Eastwoodhill Arboretum, time permitting for a garden walk, then a change of pace with an exhilarating downhill run down Ngatapa Hill.
Poverty Bay Flats to Sunshine Brewery
Return to Gisborne across the productive Poverty Bay Flats—an area of vineyards—culminating in a visit to Sunshine Brewery for beer tasting and pizza included in the tour.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a start that leans into pure, immediate fun at the rockslide, then a varied bike day: riverside riding and a picnic, a testing 14‑kilometre hilly section to the arboretum (with an optional garden walk), followed by an invigorating downhill and a pastoral return through vineyard country—roughly 50 km in total on an intermediate ride.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this supported outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Comfortable riding clothes and shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a warm jacket and/or raincoat, and a water bottle are recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience runs for approximately 6 hours.
Is sliding at Rere Rockslide included?
Sliding is free of charge but you need something to slide on and you do so at your own risk; you may also choose to watch instead.
What equipment and inclusions are provided?
The tour includes a shuttle to Rere Rockslide, bike and helmet, and beer tasting & pizza at the finish.
Can I add a guide or entry to Eastwoodhill Arboretum?
Yes — a guide for the day, entry into Eastwoodhill Arboretum, jeep/walking tours and shuttle outside city limits are available as add‑ons by enquiry.
What is the route difficulty and distance?
The tour is described as intermediate riding and covers approximately +/- 50 kilometres, including a 14 km hilly section to Eastwoodhill.
Is food or drink included?
Beer tasting and pizza at Sunshine Brewery are included in the tour.