Self Guided Bike Ride - Arrowtown to Queenstown

Highlights

• Pick up from central Queenstown
• Choice of regular bikes or e-bikes
• Explore the bike trail from Arrowtown to Queenstown
• Approx 35km of cycling

Description

Set off for an adventure from Queenstown on a self-guided bike tour with Around the Basin. Queenstown, Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley are all connected by beautiful cycle trails, which pass by pristine lakes, along river banks, over bridges and through wine country. Around the Basin offer the latest model of mountain bikes and e-bikes, as well as transfers from Queenstown to Arrowtown so you can enjoy the best parts of the Queenstown Trail at your leisure. On the route from Arrowtown to Queenstown, the cycle trails are well-signed, made up of compacted gravel and contain only small hills with low gradients. With a map provided by Around the Basin, riding the Queenstown trails is a breeze.

Unless you are of an intermediate to high level of fitness, we recommend opting for an e-bike to make the most of your ride! If you are interested in riding to Gibbston Valley instead, check out the Arrowtown to Gibbston self guided tour.

Arrowtown to Queenstown
Explore the rivers and lakes between Arrowtown and Queenstown on 35km cycle ride, perfect if you are looking for both stunning scenery and a bit of exercise. Including transfers from Queenstown with Around the Basin, start your trip by looking around the historic gold-mining Arrowtown and maybe grabbing a coffee. You can then cycle at your own pace along both the Arrow River Bridges Trail and Twin Rivers Trail, before returning your bike to the Around the Basin shop in Queenstown before 5pm. With the option of a detour to the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, this route can take 4+ hours to complete, so be sure to keep one eye on the time!

Trip Includes

• Transfers from central Queenstown 
• Regular mountain bike or e-bike
• Safety helmet
• Detailed trail map

Duration

• Allow 6-8 hours (4 hours riding time)

Departures

• 9:00am in summer (Sep-Apr) & 10:00am in winter (May-Aug)
• Departs from the Around the Basin shop at 9 Duke Street, Queenstown (behind the Station Building)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
• Children's bikes available. A child trailer is available on request for kids under 5 years old
• To hire an e-bike riders must be at least 145cm tall
• Bring with you comfortable closed footwear, suitable athletic clothing (ideally shorts, riding pants or tights), rain jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, snacks camera & spending money
• We highly recommend upgrading to an e-bike to get the most enjoyment out of your ride!
• Total riding distance is 34.48km. Total elevation gain is 289m. Total elevation loss is 377m
• The Queenstown to Arrowtown trail can take 4hrs+ to complete. You must return to the Around the Basin shop in Queenstown before closing time at 5:00pm

Normal Retail Prices

• Arrowtown to Queenstown:
  • Adult NZD$85.00
  • Child (5-14yrs) NZD$65.00
• Optional Extra:
  • E-bike (145cm tall+) NZD$50.00