NEW ZEALAND · BIKE TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 15 bike tours in Queenstown earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Review of Queenstown’s 3.5-hour quad bike tour, with mountain trails, automatic 4WD ATVs, expert training, views, tea, and practical tips.
“Had a great time . Weather beautiful. Two guides were great . Explained everything well . Would do again . Great value for money .”
Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail from Auripo through Poolburn Gorge, Omakau, Ophir, and Chatto Creek on a scenic six-hour day tour.
“Lots of fun riding the old rail trail. The country side can be a bit bleak in parts and in others the view across the mountains is spectacular. We had electric bikes which I would recommend , not for hills but your on holiday right ! A few nice cafe and a great pub along the way. We rode the one day from Auripo to Clyde. Great fun”
Review of CHP Bike Rentals in Cromwell, with e-bikes, gear, Lake Dunstan Trail tips, costs, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“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.”
Cycle from historic Arrowtown to Gibbston wineries with an e-bike, scenic trails, shuttle service, tastings, and flexible pickup.
“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 an e-bike to Grants Peak above Queenstown for 360-degree Wakatipu views, private trails, local stories, and a rewarding mountain workout.
“This was the highlight of my trip. I’d never been on an e-bike, it was so much fun. We cycled to the top of a mountain. 18km in total. This is possible on e-bikes as the turbo helps get you up the hills. We were a family group of 4 and 3 other people joined. It was an enjoyable afternoon, amazing views, great bikes and really well organised.”
Cycle Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley wine trail at your own pace, with bikes, shuttle transport, alpine views, cellar doors, food, and wine.
“Everyone in the family (adult children) and parents in 50s agreed this was their favourite day in Queenstown. We had a clear warm day, the scenery was spectacular and wines excellent. Gibbston Tavern was under staffed and couldn’t serve wine flights, but Monte Christo welcomed us and their wine was high quality and reasonably priced. Recommend Kinross als for lunch. Wines at the Church at the end weren’t as good as the aforementioned options. Great day! Must do activity!”
Ride from Arrowtown through river gorges and suspension bridges to Gibbston Valley, with bikes, shuttle transport, and wine stops included.
“Still the best activity in Queenstown. The bikes are great and the instructions are so on point. Then the rest is up to you, how fast you go, what you stop to see, it is what you make it!! Our family loved it and would recommend to everyone. I would recommend the e-bikes, we love to ride but with the hills it just made the day so much more enjoyable.”
Ride Queenstown’s lakeshore by e-bike, crossing rivers, farms, forests, and sculpture trails with a small group and local guide.
“Loved our experience on the e-bike tour! Our guides, Shay, Ksena & Tom were all super knowledgeable about the area, and in teaching me (a beginner to mountain biking), how to have a fun & successful ride. Half of our group went up to thRead more”
Ride Queenstown’s rivers and vineyards by e-bike, cross Kawarau Bridge, and enjoy tastings and a platter at two family-run wineries.
“The ride was so much fun. As a novice rider, it was very doable. The scenery was stunning and feeding a few furry friends along the way was a nice surprise. Great way to see the countryside and Gibbston Valley. Well organized - smart to have the wine tasting at the end of the ride! Would highly recommend.”
Ride Lake Dunstan’s turquoise waters and Central Otago scenery on a powerful e-bike, with Clyde to Cromwell transport and flexible stops.
“We loved this bike ride. The views were incredible and the water was a beautiful sapphire blue the whole day. We thought about using regular bikes but are thankful we used the ebike option because some of the elevation would have been pretty challenging. We highly recommend doing this.”
Hire an e-bike in central Queenstown and ride Lake Whakatipu, Kelvin Peninsula, or Shotover trails at your own pace.
“We really enjoyed our ride up to the Shotover bridge and back thru the Botanical Gardens. Highly recommended! Joe & Maria Gold Coast”
Ride a premium e-bike from Frankton to Queenstown’s lakefront on a small-group tour with local stories, sculptures, snacks, and scenic river trails.
“Jordan was a great guide with lots of interesting information and very helpful with the bikes”
Ride Queenstown’s trails on a guided dirt bike tour with MX gear, small groups, mountain views, and bikes matched to your skill.
“Absolute stand out experience for our time in NZ! Stefan was just excellent and made us feel safe at each step, really appreciated his help in refining our technique and building confidence for the trails before heading up. We had a great ride with beautiful views of QT, and Stefan took some epic footage of us too to share with our loved ones. Thank you!”
Learn dirt-bike basics near Queenstown with expert coaching, full MX gear, small groups, and 1.5 hours on purpose-built tracks.
“Hele leuke activiteit! Goed uitleg en fijne begeleiding. Dit zouden we nog een keer boeken!”
Master Queenstown’s bike park with four hours of coaching, lift access, gear setup, and small-group guidance for confident mountain biking.
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