Your day begins with a shuttle from our Queenstown Bike Hub to Gibbston, where we’ll get you set up with your bike, helmet, trail map, and a full ride briefing with local tips and recommendations. From Gibbston, follow the scenic Queenstown Trail through the Gibbston Wine Trail and along the Kawarau River towards Arrowtown. Ride past the iconic Kawarau Bungy Bridge before continuing onto the Arrow River Bridges Trail, featuring three impressive suspension bridges, beautiful river views, and open farmland scenery. Your ride finishes near Arrowtown at the Fork & Tap, where we’ll meet you for your return shuttle back to Queenstown.

Distance: Approximately 24 km (one way) Difficulty: Easy–Moderate Trail Surface: Wide gravel trails with gentle hills and undulating terrain Ride Time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours (plus stops) This ride is suitable for most riders and is a great option for families with confident cyclists. While the trail is generally easy to ride, there are some gentle climbs and undulating sections. For a more relaxed experience, we recommend hiring an E-bike. Includes:

• Shuttle transfers between Queenstown, Gibbston, and Arrowtown
• Mountain bike or E-bike
• Helmet
• Trail map
• Ride briefing

 

Family Information

This ride is a favourite for families looking for an easy, scenic cycling adventure.

• Riders should be confident cycling independently on gravel trails
• Children hiring E-bikes must be at least 140 cm (4 ft 6 in) to fit our smallest frame
• Trailers and tag-alongs are available for younger children (add at checkout)

For families wanting a shorter ride, our Arrowtown options may be a better fit.  

Weather

Trail conditions are assessed daily. If conditions are unsafe, we’ll contact you to discuss rescheduling your booking or arranging a refund (less any applicable transaction fees). For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions. If you have concerns about the weather on the day, call us one hour before your ride departs and we can take you through options.