Around The Basin are the most experienced team at getting riders on the Queenstown Trail network. They provide quality bike and E-bike hire, winery rides, half or full-day options, and even supported tours for groups, all packaged together with a personalised Kiwi-flavour.
They aim to give every level of riders the opportunity to experience the spectacular Queenstown Trail network, giving you the tools for an epic ride. Here are just some of the experiences on offer:
Bike the wineries rides
There are three self-guided winery rides to choose from. The full-day allows for plenty of time to relax, unwind and explore both Arrowtown and the wineries of the Gibbston Valley. The three-quarter-day option is a great mix of riding with time to explore the cellar doors with a later start time. The half-day option is recommended for those with only an afternoon to spare or are looking for a shorter ride. All options allow you to bike at your leisure through spectacular Central Otago wine country, with time for wine tastings, food platters, or a restaurant lunch among the vines. You will be collected from any venue in the Gibbston Valley for the return shuttle back to Queenstown. A detailed winery map will be provided to help with navigation.
Cost: From $95 adult
Duration: Full-day, three-quarter-day or half-day options, 9–25km.
Arrowtown to Queenstown: A mountain biking adventure
This popular ride starts with a 20 minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown. You will be set-up with a bike or E-bike and given a trail map, so you're ready for this self-guided riding adventure. From Arrowtown the trail follows the willow-lined Arrow River, crossing over suspension bridges, to the Morven Ferry. From here you will join the Twin Rivers Trail, which follows the spectacular Kawarau and Shotover rivers to the shores of Lake Whakatipu. The trail now undulates along the lake's edge, passing a few cafés and even a brewery, before the finish line back at the shop in central Queenstown (3 Searle Lane). E-Bikes are recommended to make the hills a breeze.
Cost: From $95 adult
Duration: Allow a full day; minimum distance is 34km
Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley
This ride begins with a scenic shuttle from Queenstown through to the historic, gold-mining village of Arrowtown. From here hop on your bike and join the trail that follows the beautiful Arrow river downstream to its confluence with the Kawarau river. You’ll ride across two spectacular suspension bridges, before joining the original gold-miner's trail that crosses the Kawarau Suspension Bridge - home of the world's first bungy jump. Finish your ride with a relaxed wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley, before your return shuttle back to Queenstown. A detailed map and navigation tips are given at the start of the ride.
Cost: from $95 adult
Duration: allow a half day; 15km
Bike and E-bike hire
Make the most of your time in Queenstown and get out exploring the trails on a bike. From central Queenstown the trail follows the shores of Lake Whakatipu to Frankton Beach. From there the choice is yours - head out on the Kelvin Peninsula towards Jack's Point, or join the Twin Rivers Trail towards the historic Old Shotover Bridge. The wide, gravel trails are off-road away from traffic. Expect to see spectacular river gorges and majestic mountains while you ride.
Cost: From $45 adult
Duration: Two hours, four hours, eight hours or multiple days.
Custom & corporate group rides
Let us tailor a bike ride on the Queenstown Trail to suit your needs – from an easy, couple of hours ride with friends, to an epic, multi-day adventure, with a wide range of off-the-bike sights factored in.
Private & Custom Tours – whether you want to ride with family, friends, work colleagues or another group, we can cater to your needs. Our custom tours will hit the mark with great dining options, picnic spots, wine tastings and much more – all in the company of our expert local guides.
Corporate Groups & Team Building Tours – what better way to take a break from your conference than to get out and enjoy Queenstown’s spectacular scenery by bike? We can get you out on the trails from anywhere around the Whakatipu Basin, as well as provide tour guides and make all necessary arrangements. Have a group with varying levels of ability? No worries. We have trips for everyone, with the option of breaking your group into smaller teams so everyone has a memorable experience.
We welcome your inquiries.
