Electrifying the Great Rides
Locky Docks are coming to some of Aotearoa’s Great Rides. With secure parking and smart charging, people will be able to travel further and stay longer—making the rides even greater.
A Growing Network
The Great Rides network of Locky Docks is supported by our urban network of 100 sites.
With over 150k bikes parked they’re the best way to park and charge your bike around Aotearoa.
What's happening?
Free Locky Dock charging stations are coming to some of New Zealand’s busiest Great Rides helping riders go further, stop more often and explore with confidence.
The rollout focuses on high impact trail towns, attractions and accommodation.
This public private partnership is going to deliver world class infrastructure supporting tourism, trail managers while growing regional economies.
Remutaka and Hawkes Bay lead the way
Two trails get their first secure docking stations this year. Riders can charge freely and park with confidence from day one.
The network grows across the country
Hauraki, Te Awa, Rotorua, Nelson Tasman, Kinloch, and Little River join the expansion. Strategic placement focuses on high-impact trail towns and key attractions.
Rotorua and Te Awa follow suit
Central North Island trails get infrastructure built for the riders who use them. Charging stops become gathering points for communities.
South Island trails complete the initial phase
Nelson Tasman, Kinloch, and Little River round out the rollout. This public-private partnership delivers world-class infrastructure supporting tourism and regional growth.
More regions follow as demand increases
The network continues to expand based on rider feedback and trail manager input. Growth follows the trails that need it most.
Built for trails, built for communities
This is infrastructure that works for everyone. Riders get secure parking and charging. Towns get longer visits and higher spend. Trails get the capacity they need.
2 million trips a year.
And we're just getting started.
The Great Rides are already loved. Now we're making them more accessible, more inclusive, and more valuable to the communities they pass through.
Range anxiety
Range anxiety
A Better Experience
The #1 barrier for many riders is secure charging and parking. Locky Docks solve this, reducing range anxiety making it easier to plan longer rides while giving a wider range of people confidence to stop and enjoy the trail.
Economic impact
Economic impact
Boosting Business
More riders, longer stays, and higher spend e-bikers often plan their day around charging stops. which means more coffee breaks, winery visits, overnight stays, and sightseeing. For towns, cafés, accommodation and attractions, a Locky Dock nearby means more visitors through the door.
Trail capacity
Trail capacity
Infrastructure meets demand
E-bikes are booming on some trails, they’ve gone from 12% to over 40% of all riders in just a few years. Locky Docks help trails and councils keep pace with that growth. They support wayfinding, collect anonymised data, and integrate with apps. For trail managers, they’re low-maintenance, high-visibility upgrades that show visitors you’re investing in quality.
Over 2m people per year.
Community health
Community health
Growing Demand
When cycling feels safe and convenient, people shift away from cars. Over 2 million riders a year get the health benefits that follow.
How to Locky Dock (It's Free!!)
Locate. Dock. Lock. Charge.
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Your questions, answered
Timelines, responsibilities, comms protocols — everything stakeholders need to know.
Locky Docks are free-to-use, secure e-bike charging and parking stations. Riders unlock the dock via the app or RFID card, plug in their charger, lock up, and enjoy their stop.
Locky Docks are free to use on the Great Rides. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Just tap and go.
Yes, Locky Docks have been voted the world’s most secure parking with more than 150K bikes parked.
Locky Docks attract and support more e-bike users, extending trail use and dwell time, and drive additional foot traffic to local businesses.
Locky Dock brings more trail riders directly to local venues, increasing opportunities for sales while customers charge and secure their bikes.
No special requirements—just help answer basic customer questions, display the provided promotional materials, and enjoy the increased business.
Riders should bring their charger. Everything else is provided at the Dock.
Highlight that Locky Docks remove “range anxiety” for e-bike trips, enable longer rides, spontaneous detours, and give peace of mind about secure bike parking and charging.
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MBIE. Trail Trusts. Local Councils. You.
