New Zealand · BIKE TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 bike tours in Queenstown worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride ATVs on a private 650-acre Queenstown park, get full gear and transfers, then enjoy big Shotover River views with photos included.
“This is by far a great experience for learning, stunning views, adrenaline, fun and lots of nature. We truly loved it”
Automatic 400cc quad biking up Queenstown Hill with 4WD, full training, waterproof gear, and tea, for $200 in 3.5 hours.
“great activity with amazing views Nico was a great guide had a blast”
Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Auripo, past Poolburn Gorge, stop for Omakau coffee, then choose your ride back.
“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 or MTB in Cromwell and ride the Lake Dunstan Trail to Clyde with shuttle return, gear included for $111.70.
“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 4WD automatic quad bikes up Queenstown Hill for summit views, safety training, and small-group trails with hotel pickup and snacks.
“Awesome experience with unbelievable views. The guides were very professional and showed us a Memorable experience.”
Ride 35 km from Arrowtown to Queenstown on riverside trails, with a shuttle, bike or e-bike rental, and a self-guided route to Lake Wakatipu.
“This was the best tour. They were great at explaining the track and then gave you the chance to explore in your own time. Most beautiful scenery I have ever seen while leisurely riding. Recommend the e bikes due to the hills but not a problem when you have one of these bikes. Best trip ever, doing again in a couple of days but different track”
Self-guided e-bike and wine day from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston, with shuttle pickup, river scenery, and cellar-door tastings.
“Great day of biking, and enjoying some lovely wines! The pizza at Kinross was terrific! We enjoyed being able to go at our own pace and take in the incredible views. Definitely do the e-bike!”
Ride Queenstown’s private trails on an e-bike climb to Grants Peak for 360 views, farming stories, and Maori legends.
“An amazing ride! The views were incredible all of the way up the hill. Shay, our guide, was brilliant, leading us safely and at a sensible pace up and down the hill and giving us lots of tips to cope with the terrain. The route wasn’t too difficult bRead more”
E-bike rental plus a return luxury shuttle for the Lake Dunstan Cycleway, from Cromwell to Clyde, 42 km of easy gravel riding.
“Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.”
Self-guided Gibbston Valley bike tour from Queenstown. Ride river trails to wineries and Kawarau Bridge, with shuttle and E-bike option.
“An enjoyable day, was well organised and good fun. The trail is fairly easy to follow with some breathtaking views of course. The wineries are expensive, they are trying to make a living though and probably recovering from lost custom during covid times. The bike was great, I chose an ebike for a bit of extra oomph, the saddle isn't comfortable but I've never rode a bike that is. I would recommend this day out to all you don't need to be super fit just able to ride a bike competently. Thank's to around the basin 😃”
Ride the Cromwell to Clyde Lake Dunstan Trail with bike hire and a Dunstan Explorer boat return, logistics handled for a 6-hour day.
“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 !!!”
Ride the Arrow Bridges Trail from Arrowtown to Gibbston in 4 hours. Shuttle, bike or e-bike, helmet, and self-guided river views.
“Beautiful trail to ride along. We went with our teenagers. Hind site, I would book mountain bikes for the kids (fit people) and e-bike for those not as fit. Still an enjoyable experience, plenty of time for coffee, wine and the cheese platter at the end.”
Self-guided bike and wine day in Queenstown and Gibbston Valley, with shuttles, e-bikes, helmets, and scenic trail stops plus cellar doors.
“We loved it. It's was so much fun and bikes were great quality. The track was a little rough and was just gravel but the scenery was spectacular.”
Bike Arrowtown to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu Trail with shuttle, bike or e-bike, helmet, and map. Gravel hills, big views.
“The scenery from Arrowtown to lower Shotover were amazing, this was our favourite part. I had been expecting that there were options to be picked up at different points along the way, but this didn't seem to be the case with our package, and I definitely would have upgraded to an ebike to do the full 35km if I'd known this.”
Cycle Queenstown’s river trails to the Kawarau Bridge then onto Gibbston Valley wineries, with bikes, helmets, and a self-guided map.
“We had the best day ever. The bike ride through the mountains was great, and being able to stop at the wineries was very cool. I would highly recommend this adventure to everyone!!”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
