Mountain Biking - Fat Tyre
Mountain Biking - Fat Tyre
Description
Mountain biking in and around Queenstown with Fat Tyre will give you the best single track, Cross Country and Free Ride, Mountain biking over some of the most scenic mountain biking trails Queenstown and New Zealand has to offer. We ride locations even some local riders don't know exist or have access to, as much of our riding is on private land.
Fat Tyre Adventures is about getting away from the main trails and exploring some of those out of the way places very few people even know exist. Whatever your riding ability and fitness level, we have the ride for you.
Ride Options
Combo downhill track: Drive to the top of one of two mountains and it is nearly all down hill from there. A total descent of nearly 1700m makes this one of the biggest downhill rides you can experience. You will ride dual single track, no trails, and sheep/single tracks. This is our most popular ride.
Single Track: Four fantastic areas for single track riding. Each area has something different to offer. Ride in trees, on old water races from gold mining days, as well as in and around rock formations. Some of these trails are natural and not purpose built, but that only adds to the thrill of riding you can pick your own line or follow the sheep tracks.
Picnic Ride: A leisurely day riding 30km in the Nevis valley nestled between the Remarkable and the Old Woman ranges. Dwarfed by the surrounding mountains you ride the valley floor beside the Nevis River, stopping to enjoy a picnic along the way. The trail is a formed gravel road with a few river crossings. A great family day out or if you just want to cruise.
Cross Country: We have consent from Private land and Department of Conservation land for over 300km of trails. Ride through areas of historic significance from past gold mining times, high country sheep farms, vineyards, water races and more. Rider ability and weather will determine what trail we use.
Ride of the Rings: Cross-country mountain bike ride with lots of sheep tracks. Set in and around one of the locations of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - the village and land of Rohan. This is Peter Jackson?s other Favorite set location. It is one of the few locations that no matter what way you look there are no unnatural land marks. You are literally in the middle of nowhere! Allow all day for this ride as there is a 2hr drive to this location, but well worth the effort.
Duration
- Allow 5-6hrs round trip from Queenstown
- Allow full day for the Ride of the Rings
Departures
- Around 8.30am
- Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
Other Information
- We supply full suspension bikes, helmet, gloves & snacks
- Plese bring: wind breaker jacket (light Gore-tex type is best), riding clothes, sun screen and glasses, 2 litres of water plus your camera and a back pack large enough to fit the above items
- Summer activity only (Oct - May)
- Heli biking options also available (see Fat Tyre Heli biking listing)
Prices & Options
- Mountain Biking: Combo downhill $195.00
- Mountain Biking: Single Track $195.00
- Mountain Biking: Picnic Ride $195.00
- Mountain Biking: Cross Country $195.00
- Mountain Biking: Ride of the Rings $195.00
- Mountain Biking: Helibiking $449.00
