The 10 Queenstown Bike Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $99Our pick

Meet Bike It Now! in Clyde at 9am, get fitted with a Merida bike, helmet, pannier, map, and bottle, then ride from Auripo through Poolburn Gorge to Omakau, Chatto Creek, and possibly Clyde. Your driver handles the transfer and offers trail commentary, while you set the pace on this mostly independent six-hour ride.

“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”

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2.CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $111

Rent a standard mountain bike or high-spec e-bike from CHP Bike Rentals in Cromwell and set out on the Lake Dunstan Trail. Staff member Rodes provides route tips, while helmets, panniers, repair gear, and a return shuttle can be arranged. The easy first section suits most riders, but the gorge section requires solid cycling skills.

“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.”

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3.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Start in Queenstown with a 20-minute shuttle to Arrowtown, then ride gravel trails beside the Arrow River toward Gibbston. Going Blue supplies a Trek mountain bike or e-bike, helmet, map, lock, and repair kit. Stop at wineries such as Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Rockburn, or Mount Rosa before a 4:00 pm pickup.

“Beautiful scenery, great wineries, top day. Jay's a good lad, too. Excellent communication, knowledgeable, good sense of humour.”

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4.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $93

Start at The Junction Lookout in Cromwell at 9:30am, collect a Sinch e-bike, helmet, trunk bag, lock, repair kit, and pump, then ride the Grade 1 to 3 Lake Dunstan Cycleway to Clyde. Stop at places such as Carrick Winery or Burger and Coffee Afloat before an executive shuttle returns you to your car.

“The ride was beautiful and the scenery was amazing the entire way. The trail was well set out, perfect for all levels. The bikes were super comfortable, with great space for water and gear and the e-bike assist made the hills easy. The star of Read more”

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5.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56

Start in Queenstown with a shuttle to Arrowtown or Arrow Junction, then ride a marked trail beside the Arrow and Kawarau rivers. Choose a standard bike or pay extra for an e-bike, stop at cellar doors, a cheesery, and the Gibbston Tavern, and arrange pickup from the winery that suits your afternoon. Tastings and food cost extra.

“Excellent day.. easy ride. Only recommendation would be some type of saddlebag on bike for wine purchased!”

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6.Self-Guided Bike Ride on the Arrow Bridges Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Take a 25-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride 15 km downstream along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers. Cross six bridges, including three suspension bridges, pass the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, and finish near Gibbston wine country. Choose a standard bike or e-bike, ride at your own pace, and return by shuttle.

“The bikes were very good quality, comfortable to ride & the sights along the way were fantastic! Very well organised & the introductory session was very good. We had a group of 4, 2x e-bikes & 2x standard bikes. We had lots of fun on the e-bikes & those with standard bikes had a workout !! Recommend you definitely do this activity.”

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7.Guided E-Bike Tour with Winery Visits & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $194

Ride from Queenstown through Arrowtown and along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers with a guide such as Ksena, Tom, or Jordan. You’ll cross historic suspension bridges, visit the world’s first commercial bungy bridge, then finish at two family-run wineries with tastings and an artisan platter. Small groups are limited to eight.

“Me and my partner both loved this guided tour! Tom was amazing and super knowledgeable. The E bikes are definitely worth it to make it an easy fun experience. Everything from riding, both wineries and the food was fantastic. It was the most perfect day and we made some friends for life.”

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8.E-bike Hire on the Queenstown Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 day - 4 hours · from $53Best value

Pick up a Merida E-Big e-bike at Around The Basin’s central Queenstown shop, then follow the Queenstown Trail beside Lake Whakatipu to Frankton. Ride toward Kelvin Peninsula and Jack’s Point, or take the Twin Rivers Trail to Old Shotover Bridge. Staff explain the bike, provide a map, and let you set the pace.

“We really enjoyed our ride up to the Shotover bridge and back thru the Botanical Gardens. Highly recommended! Joe & Maria Gold Coast”

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9.Guided Scenic E-bike Tour – Ride to the Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

You’ll ride a full-suspension pedal-assisted e-bike from Frankton along quiet trails beside two local rivers, stopping at historical sites, outdoor sculptures, and lake viewpoints. Your English-speaking guide, including Jordan on some departures, handles bike help and local stories. The small group is limited to eight riders.

“Tour was great! Wasn’t sure how I’d go fitness wise but it was fine! Our tour guides were great and made us feel at ease.”

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10.Guided Mountain E-bike Tour – Ride to the Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $144

Ride with Shay, Jordan, or Jake on a premium full-suspension e-bike from Frankton to Grant Peak, 800 metres above sea level. This small-group tour uses private farm tracks unavailable to ordinary riders. Expect gradual climbs, uneven gravel, gentle downhill sections, local gold-mining and Māori stories, and wide views across the Wakatipu Basin.

“It was amazing, much better than we expected, and I highly recommend it”

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