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| Start From Our Shop | 34 or 45 km Ride | Hilly Terrain | Return Shuttle Only |
Ride Description
This full day ride package starts by collecting your bike or E-bike from Around The Basin’s shop in the heart of Queenstown (3 Searle Lane). You will be set up with everything you’ll need for the day including a helmet and map, and given some trail tips.
The route starts by riding the shoreline of Lake Whakatipu out to Frankton. From there you’ll join the awesome Twin Rivers Trail, which follows the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. You’ll cross over the historic Old Shotover Bridge, one of Queenstown’s greatest landmarks, which has outstanding views of both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas. Once you reach the Morven Ferry Intersection, it’s then your choice to either head north and finish your ride in Arrowtown, or south-eastward into the Gibbston Wine Valley.
At the end of your ride, you will be collected by the scheduled shuttle service back to Queenstown.
This ride is on wide gravel trails, mostly grade 2 (Easy) with a few small sections of grade 3 (Intermediate). There are some decent hills on the Twin Rivers Trail, so this ride is recommended for confident and capable riders.
Ride Prices
* Children must be at least 140 cm/4 ft 6″ tall to fit the smallest Electric Bike.
Which Direction?
While this route can be completed in either direction, most riders prefer the Arrowtown To Queenstown ride package, as it allows for a flexible finish time. Arrowtown also sits at a higher elevation than Queenstown.
It’s also worth looking into the Arrowtown To Arthur’s Point ride package, which rides on the new Wharehuanui Trail.
E-bikes Are Recommended
We are yet to hear anyone say “I wish I never upgraded to an electric bike”, but we have certainly heard the opposite! Guarantee the good times, keep your group together and have a fun day out there. E-bikes are a game changer and make this ride so much more fun!
Summer (1st Sept – 31st Apr)
1
9:45 am or 10:15 am: Collecting your bikes
Come to our shop, located at 3 Searle Lane in Queenstown, for either 9:45 am or 10:15 am.
2
9:45 am – 10:00 am: Briefing
Upon arrival, one of our team will brief you on bike safety, trail navigation, and pick up information
3
10:00 am – 4:30 pm: Riding out to Arrowtown/Gibbston Valley
Set off on your bike ride and explore 30 km of the beautiful Frankton Track and Twin River Trails, before reaching the Morvern Ferry Intersection. From here either start heading towards Arrowtown (7 km) or Gibbston Valley (5 km), depending on where you would like to finish your ride.
4
4:30 pm: Transportation
From Arrowtown or Gibbston Valley we will depart at 4:30 pm to be back in Queenstown for 5:15 pm.
Winter (1st May – 31st Aug)
1
10:15 am: Collecting your bikes
Come to our shop located at 3 Searle Lane in Queenstown for 10:15 am.
2
10:15 am – 10:35 pm: Briefing
Upon arrival, the person in the shop will brief you on bike safety, trail navigation and pick up information
3
10:35 am – 4:00 pm: Riding out to Arrowtown/Gibbston Valley
Set off on your bike ride and explore 30 km of the beautiful Frankton Track and Twin River Trails, before reaching the Morvern Ferry Intersection. From here either start heading towards Arrowtown (7 km) or to the Gibbston Wine Valley (5 km): you can choose where you would like to finish your ride.
4
4:00 pm: Transportation
From Arrowtown or Gibbston Valley we will depart at 4:00 pm to be back in Queenstown for 4:30 pm.
