All things BIKING in Queenstown

All Bike Trails in Queenstown

Here’s is where you start your Otago cycling journey.

What do you fancy today? Lakes? Mountains? A slow cycle along a river and a cheeky glass of wine? …or a multi-day cycle-based camping trip? The trail descriptions below will help guide you to select the trail that best fits your fancy.

Locals say

An easy Grade 2 ride trail making it good for beginner while still offering a little challenge to intermediate riders. It wends close to some fantastic vineyards in the Gibbston Valley so wine lovers can sample some of Otago’s best Pinot Noir.

Arrowtown to Gibbston Return

15kms of meandering path and spectacular vistas.

Locals say

Follow a historic water race through the Wakatipu Basin across the face of Coronet. Once you're past HotRod, there's a lot less traffic so this trail is good if you want something less busy or a seeking a little bit of seclusion. There are also places to get your feet wet on hot days.

Coronet Face Water Race Trail

Retrace a historical reclaimed water race

Locals say

See the quieter side of Queenstown while absorbing the silence and beauty of incredible New Zealand alpine scenery some of which can't be seen unless you're investing time to explore on the bike trail.

The Great Ride - 4 Days

One of New Zealand's most iconic, scenic and popular rides.

Locals say

This ride covers the best components of the Great Ride (92kms) in just two days. This option is best suited to those with intermediate riding abilities as you'll be covering more ground in less time.

The Great Ride - 2 Days

Some of the best bits of the 'The Great Ride'

Locals say

This ride is a component of the ‘Great Ride’ – a 4-day iconic New Zealand trail ride that begins and ends in Queenstown. This portion begins at Kawarau Suspension Bridge and weaves its way alongside the Kawarau River and then continues on through the renowned wine valley of Gibbston.

Gibbston River Wine Trail

For those with a combined love of riding and wine!

Locals say

This ride is a component of the ‘Great Ride’ (a 4-day iconic New Zealand trail ride that begins and ends in Queenstown). This portion begins Arrowtown and is for those who love nature, scenery and history. It offers fabulous landscapes and since the trail is an easy Grade 2, it's a good option for families (inlcuding those with kids) or for those who are just starting to enjoy cycling.

Arrow River Bridges Trail

5 Bridges and Wine country.

Locals say

A bike park on the southern flanks of Bob's Peak (which is conveniently close to town) offering 32 runs of various intensity, style, descent and length. This bike park is more geared toward intermediate riders and above since even the easiest trails can still throw up odd surprises.

Queenstown Bike park/Skyline - (32 trails)

World Class trails for less

Locals say

One of the shorter component rides of the ‘Great Ride’ Queenstown trail network, nonetheless, this ride is still very much worth doing given the scenery.

Lake Hayes Trail / Wai Whaka Ata

A scenic 8km loop around the pictureque wilderness of Lake Hayes

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