Queenstown · CYCLING & BIKE TRAILS
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The Queenstown Trail links the lake, the Gibbston vineyards and the Arrow gorge on easy graded paths, and the region rents everything from e-bikes to quads. Here are the best rides: which are self-guided, which come with a wine stop, and how far each one goes. Choose by distance and by how much climbing you fancy.
Queenstown ATV quad bike adventure with full gear, training, small group rides, and Shotover River views plus complimentary photos.
“Great fun, whole family loved it. Guides know what they are doing, explained quad bike use well, highly recommend.”
Queenstown Hill quad biking with automatic 400cc 4WD, full safety training, exclusive off-road tracks, and tea with panoramic views.
“Loved every second! The guide (I think his name was Eli) was phenomenal and we had a total blast. Super appreciated the trust he put in us to do a couple more of the challenging routes. An incredible experience :( The only note I’ll make is that I think it was marketed as a Lord of the Rings quad bike experience when I booked, and as fans I was a tad disappointed that we didn’t get a a single fact about the movies/filming lol. 😂 Definitely not a big deal but might be good to take that out of the description/title.”
Shuttle to Hawea, then pedal the Wanaka and Hawea trails by e-bike or bike with gear included and riverside scenery plus an Albert Town patisserie stop.
“Beautiful bike ride!! Excellent bikes. David the owner drove us and the bikes to the start of the track. His instructions on how to use the bikes was super helpful. It was stunning biking along the lakes and rivers. Unfortunately it was too cool to swim but on a hot sunny day it would be perfect to stop and swim.”
Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail in a six-hour semi-guided day from Clyde to Poolburn Gorge, with cafe stops and easy pickup options.
“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”
Rent an e-bike in Cromwell and cycle the Lake Dunstan Trail to Clyde with helmets, repairs, and return-shuttle options.
“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”
Ride Queenstown Hill on an automatic 4WD quad bike with safety training, waterproof gear, summit views, and small-group trail fun.
“If you have ATV experience or strong upper body strength, it’s ok. Otherwise beware! Tour guides ride fast up the rocky trail and you have to keep up. They don’t watch out for you. My ATV hit a rock trying to keep up, I flew off and broke my Read more”
Cycle 35 km from Arrowtown to Queenstown with a one-way shuttle, e-bike or bike rental, and a self-guided trail map.
“Amazing!! I really enjoyed taking in the break-taking views and riding on an E-Bike was very comfortable. I'd do it again when back in Queenstown, thanks for this wonderful experience!! :)”
Self-guided bike and wine day from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston, with shuttle support and optional e-bike for hills.
“Great ride thru beautiful scenery with winery stops for lunch and afternoon tastings. Spectacular day.”
E-bike ride from Frankton to Grants Peak for 360° Wakatipu views, mountain-bike coaching, and Māori High Country stories on a private trail.
“A great experience that we would do again. Highly recommend doing this tour. Our guide was friendly and great.”
Bike or e-bike the river trails from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka. 30km, grade 1–2, great bikes, and a sweet stop in Albert Town.
“A fun way to see Wanaka. Even with the E-bikes you will need a decent proficiency on riding to navigate some narrow parts of the track. Beautiful views along the way. Highly recommend!”
E-bike the Lake Dunstan Cycleway from Cromwell to Clyde with a return shuttle, all gear included, plus a self-guided, scenic 42 km ride.
“The ride was beautiful and the scenery was amazing the entire way. The trail was well set out, perfect for all levels. The bikes were super comfortable, with great space for water and gear and the e-bike assist made the hills easy. The star of Read more”
Self-guided e-bike or MTB ride through Gibbston Valley wineries from Queenstown with shuttle, map, helmet, and flexible stops.
“Am amazing day of scenery, adventure, thrills, wine and food. An absolute must to do when coming to Queenstown. Everything was made very easy and was so much fun!”
Self-guided e-bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle, modern bike rental, and scenic trail stops plus LoTR filming sights.
“Awesome experience riding from Arrowtown! Easy riding on the e-bike and the trails are well marked. Plenty of scenic photo opportunities. Gloves are a must in winter as the shaded parts of the valley can be cold.”
Bike hire plus a Dunstan Explorer boat ride from Clyde to Cromwell on the Lake Dunstan Trail, with shuttles and included gear.
“Exceeded expectations!!! Thought it would be a cookie cutter bike ride through the country. This is an epic experience. Well organized, and excellent equipment. Definitely take the boat ride back. You get a great view of the trail, and a wonderful perspective of what you just accomplished. Highly recommend !!!”
Cycle Arrowtown to Gibbston on a self-guided 15km trail with shuttle pickup, bridges, and wine valley stops from Queenstown.
“It was well organized and the bike ride was amazing!”
