Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka e-bike

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18.6-mile e-bike ride from Lake Hawea to Lake Wanaka. The start of the ride pretty much followed the Hawea River Track for the first 9 miles, along a riverside trail with beautiful landscapes along the way. At around 9 miles (the halfway point) we came to the Clutha River, where we had to ride over a narrow bridge, with about 2 inches to spare on either end of my handlebars. After that, we were on the Outlet Track, a beautiful dirt trail through a forest, which traced the shores of the Clutha River. As the trail narrowed in sections to single track (only one bike wide), I once again questioned how (and why?) my son was able to get my granddaughter through here in her little trailer behind him. From there we continued along a very picturesque lakeside trail leading us back along the lovely shores of Lake Wanaka into the town.