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Electric Mountain Bike Hire

Trip Duration

2, 4 or 8 Hours

Total Distance

Up to you!

Terrain

Flat, Undulating

Shuttles

No Shuttles

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Ride Date Choose your ride date
Bikes Choose your Heights

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What you'll do

  • Explore Queenstown’s lakeside and riverside trails with ease
  • Trail map and helmet included with your E-bike hire
  • Flexible ride times — just remember we close at 5:00 pm

Excellent and reliable Electric Bikes at a great price. Book with confidence: we’ll get you sorted.

Electric Vs Analogue

Hiring an Electric Mountain Bike (E-bike) from our central Queenstown shop is the ideal way to explore the Queenstown Trail with more comfort, speed, and fun. Whether you’re looking to cover more distance, keep up with your group, or simply make those hills easier – an E-bike takes your self-guided ride to the next level.

With direct access to the trail network right from town, you can head lakeside, ride to rivers, or link up with iconic sections of the Queenstown Trail – all without needing a shuttle (unless you want one!).

What to Expect

Collect your E-bike from Around The Basin’s Queenstown shop, located at 3 Searle Lane. Our team will set you up with a premium Electric Mountain Bike, helmet, and offer local trail tips tailored to your ability and interests.

From the shop, cruise along the Lake Whakatipu shoreline, loop around the Queenstown Gardens, and head out along the Frankton Track to Frankton Beach – a flat and scenic ride with coffee spots and breweries along the way.

Feeling adventurous? The extra boost from your E-bike lets you:

  • Ride further to the Kelvin Peninsula Trail for stunning views
  • Follow the Kawarau River Trail toward Arrowtown or Gibbston
  • Explore more of the trail network without backtracking

Our team can help recommend a route to suit your time and energy level.

Shop Hours & Seasonal Info

  • Summer (September–April): Shop closes at 5:00 pm
  • Winter (May–August): Shop closes at 4:30 pm

Plan your departure time with this in mind to make the most of your hire.

Key Details

  • Start Location: Around The Basin shop, 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown
  • Distance: Totally flexible – go further, faster with an E-bike
  • Trail Surface: Mix of gravel and sealed shared-use paths
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Age Suitability: Riders must be 140 cm (4 ft 6″) or taller

Includes:

  • Quality Electric Mountain Bike
  • Helmet
  • Trail advice and ride recommendations

Looking for the best ride possible?
Combine your E-bike hire with a shuttle package to access the most scenic and remote parts of the Queenstown Trail – no backtracking needed.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Ride further and climb easier with electric assist
  • No shuttle needed – trails begin right from Queenstown
  • Flexible route options, from lakeside loops to riverside rides
  • Ideal for couples, groups, or solo riders
  • Great option for mixed-ability groups to stick together

Final Tips

  • Charge your phone or camera – you’ll want to stop for photos
  • Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and wear comfortable layers
  • Return your bike before shop closing time
  • Trust us – no one regrets choosing an E-bike!
  •  Terms and Conditions here
Please Note: The Big Day Out, Arrowtown to Queenstown and The Hugo Tunnel Loop rides are not advised for children as they are a large distance and have hilly terrain.

 

Child Electric Bikes (8-14 years)

We have 24″ or 26″ E-Bikes. Children must be at least 135 cm/4 ft 6″ tall and capable riders.

 

Child Mountain Bikes (5-14 years)

We have  16″, 20″, or 24″ bikes; or XS, S, M adult bikes.

 

Infants (0-4 years)

We have either Child Trailers or Tag-A-Longs/Half-Bikes. Please be aware that tag-a-longs/half-bikes require balance and the skills to hold on independently. 

Child Trailer

Our preference is for infants to use Child Trailers. They are stable and safe, and can fit either two small infants (<20kg) or one larger infant (<40kg).

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