Arrowtown To Queenstown Self-Guided Bike Ride
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December 2024
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What you can expect
A stunning self-guided bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown.
Head out on a 25 minute shuttle from Around The Basin’s shop to Arrowtown. Once there, you will be provided with all of the tools you need for this self-guided adventure ride: a quality mountain bike or E-bike with a helmet; a detailed briefing to explain the route; and our trail map to help with navigation. There’s the opportunity to explore Arrowtown – once a historic settlement built during the Gold Rush era – or grab a coffee to help fuel your day.
The route starts by following the Arrow River Trail downstream to the Morven Ferry, crossing the river via a few spectacular bridges. From there you’ll join the Twin Rivers Trail, which follows the Kawarau and Shotover rivers to the shores of Lake Whakatipu. Expect to see incredible alpine views throughout this section as you traverse the foothills of The Remarkables mountains. Even the Old Shotover Bridge, which has spanned the river for more than a century, provides outstanding views of two ski areas.
The last stage of the journey is a gentle, flowing trail along the lake’s edge, passing a few cafés and even a brewery, before the finish line back in central Queenstown.
This ride is on wide gravel trails, graded either 2 or 3 (as shown in the images above). The minimum riding distance is 35 km (21 miles) with a few decent hills. It is recommended for those who are confident riders with a good level of fitness.
Location
What you need to know
- Child rates apply (5-14yrs)
- Infant rates apply (0-4yrs)
- Children's bikes, kiddie bike seats & kids half bikes available. Kids under 5 years old put in a kiddie seat with mum or dad and are charged at the infant rate of $50 which also includes the car seat for transfers to & from town
- 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, money for cafes or wineries
- Transport from Queenstown to the start of your ride
- Quality mountain bike or electric bike (upgrade is recommended for this ride)
- Helmet
- Trail map
- Full information and trail tips before you set off riding
- Phone support if required
- Summer (1 September - 30 April) 9am or 1pm departure, return by 5.30pm
- Winter (1 May - 31 August) 10am departure, return by 4.30pm
- Please allow approximately four hours for this experience (at a relaxed pace)
- This experience departs from the shop at 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown.
- Check-in is required 10 minutes prior to departure time.
- Please check in 10 minutes prior to your departure time.
- A good level of fitness is required for this ride
- Ride distance is 35 km with a few sections of hills
- You ride independently and at your own pace.
- The experience provider reserves the right to cancel your ride as a result of unfavorable weather conditions
- Activewear and sturdy shoes are recommended
- https://www.aroundthebasin.co.nz/termsconditions/
- See in our full Terms and Conditions below.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-6114
- This experience is supplied by Around The Basin Bike Tours
