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Arrowtown To Queenstown: A Mountain Biking Adventure Day

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Explore the quaint village of Arrowtown before you ride at your own pace along the stunning Queenstown Trail to the shores of Lake Wakatipu and into Queenstown Bay!

Explore the quaint village of Arrowtown before you ride at your own pace along the stunning Queenstown Trail to the shores of Lake Wakatipu and into Queenstown Bay!

Highlights

  • Prepare for a great time out exploring the Queenstown trails!
  • Take your time exploring the quaint village of Arrowtown
  • Ride the trails that the locals love while enjoying stunning scenery
  • Bike at your own pace and explore where you please!

Hop on our 25-minute shuttle from Around The Basin's shop to Arrowtown. Once you arrive, we'll provide you with everything you need for this self-guided adventure ride: a top-notch mountain bike or E-bike with a helmet, a detailed briefing on the route, and our handy trail map for navigation. Take some time to explore Arrowtown, a historic settlement from the Gold Rush era, or grab a coffee to kickstart your day.

The journey kicks off by following the Arrow River Trail downstream to the Morven Ferry, crossing the river on breathtaking bridges. Then, you'll join the Twin Rivers Trail, tracing the Kawarau and Shotover rivers to the shores of Lake Whakatipu. Enjoy stunning alpine views as you traverse the foothills of The Remarkables mountains. Even the Old Shotover Bridge, standing for over a century, offers remarkable views of two ski areas.

The final leg of the journey is a relaxed trail along the lake's edge, passing cafés and a brewery before reaching central Queenstown. This ride covers wide gravel trails, graded 2 or 3, with a minimum distance of 35 KM and a few challenging hills. Plan for 3-4 hours of biking on average.

Confident riders with good fitness will enjoy this ride, but we recommend an Electric-bike upgrade for those tackling the bigger hills. Rest assured, you're in good hands with Around The Basin, Queenstown's most experienced bike tour operator!

Adult $95.00
Child $75.00 (5-12 years old)
Infant $65.00 (0-4 years old)

What's included

  • Shuttle transport
  • Premium Mountain Bike & repair kit
  • Helmet
  • Detailed Map of Queenstown Trails
  • Expert advice from a dedicated local bike tour company
  • Valuable trail knowledge and personalised service from your driver

Duration

  • 4 hours minimum

Location

  • 3 Searle Lane
  • Queenstown

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 9
  • Children must be capable riders.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Upgrade to an Electric Bike for an additional $50.00 per person, option available as you proceed through the checkout.

    Customers heights are required at checkout to allocate you the correct bike. Children must be over 145cm tall for electric bikes.

    The operator reserves the right to cancel a booking due to weather conditions or insufficient numbers.

    Pick up: 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown

    Duration: SUMMER (1 SEPT - 30 APR): 9.00am Departs Queenstown - 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown

    Duration: WINTER (1 MAY - 31 AUG): 10.00am Departs Queenstown - 3 Searle Lane. Bike to be returned to shop in Queenstown before 4.30pm.

Available Bookings from 18 Dec to 31 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$72.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant$65.00

  • Adult$76.00
  • Child$75.00
  • Infant$65.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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tarnzk from Australia wrote on 21 March 2023

Awesome bike ride

Absolutely loved it me and my partner. We went stopped for a lot of photos along the way, had a chat with the locals and even had a swim in the crystal clear river! It was an amazing memorable experience that we will always remember. Even around the basin bikes were awesome! Totally recommend it:)

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From Arrowtown To Queenstown: A Mountain Biking Adventure Day

So glad you enjoyed your time on the bikes! Sounds like a great day out. Thanks for the review. See you next time. Cheers, The Around The Basin Team.

Esther Cathie from Australia wrote on 12 December 2024

Great family day

Helpful and friendly staff. Fantastic family activity. Breathtaking scenery. Totally recommend.

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Teresa Humphrey from United Kingdom wrote on 29 November 2024

A fabulous ride

As experienced road cyclists, but novice mountain bikers, we found this ride, with an additional 10k diversion to Bungy bridge, well within our capability on non-electric bikes. Beautiful views, good trail, good bikes, helpful crew. Recommended.

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MIKE O'KEEFFE from New Zealand wrote on 06 June 2024

Big Day Out

Great day cycling on the trails,bikes were fantastic, our guides were helpful n friendly before we set off with all the information we needed for the day, some great views, would recommend to all to do while in Queenstown.

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Heather White from United States wrote on 06 April 2024

So wonderful!

I decided to sign up for this pretty last minute and it was one of my favorite days in Queenstown! I had wanted to get out to Arrowtown and this was the perfect chance to see the town and then have a stunning ride back to Queenstown. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bike was great. And, the ride was so beautiful. I loved that it was self paced and you could make stops if you wished along the way. I have already recommended it to friends!

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