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Biking on the Twin Rivers Trail
Spectacular Lake Wakatipu and mountain views
Lake Wakatipu beachfront - near the end of your ride from Arrowtown
Trail directions at the start of your ride from our driver/guides
Beautiful Suspension Bridges

Arrowtown To Queenstown: A Full Day Mountain Biking Adventure

By Around The Basin Bike Queenstown
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$95 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This self-guided ride begins with a prompt shuttle bus to Arrowtown, where you’ll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride.

The ride follows the stunning Arrow River Trail, crossing the river via a few spectacular bridges. You'll then join the Twin Rivers Trail, which winds alongside the Kawarau and Shotover rivers, with some challenging climbs along the way. The route finishes at Around The Basin's shop in central Queenstown (3 Searle Lane).

With 36 km of hilly terrain, this ride will take around 3.5 to 4 hours. We recommend an electric bike to make the journey more comfortable and enjoyable, helping you tackle the climbs with ease while you take in the beautiful scenery.

Shuttle depart Queenstown as follows:
• SUMMER (1 Sept - 30 Apr): 9:00 am
• WINTER (1 May - 31 Aug): 10:00 am

Activity location

  • Arrowtown
    • Arrowtown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 3 Searle Lane
    • 3 Searle Lane
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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Mountain Bike Option
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

with hardtail mountain bike: Self-guided bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle transport out to Arrowtown to start your ride.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:50 am
Price details
NZ$95.00 x 1 AdultNZ$95.00
Total
Price is NZ$95.00
Electric Bike Option
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

with electric bike: Self-guided Electric bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle transport out to Arrowtown to start your ride.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:50 am
Price details
NZ$145.00 x 1 AdultNZ$145.00
Total
Price is NZ$145.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOne-way shuttle transport (from Queenstown to Arrowtown)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHardtail mountain bike or Electric-bike
  • What's includedWhat's includedA detailed map of the biking trails
  • What's includedWhat's includedHelmet
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable, friendly driver who knows the trails.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Advised to wear appropriate sports shoes
  • Advised to wear appropriate active gear, including a good jacket
  • Approximate biking time is 3-4 hours, but some riders take as much as 6 hours.
  • Bring 1 backpack per group to carry snacks

Activity itinerary

Arrowtown
  • 1h
Head out on a scenic 25 minute shuttle with us to Arrowtown. There's the opportunity to grab a coffee and explore the historic town.
Arrow River (Pass by)
The bike ride starts by following the Arrow River Trail downstream to the Morven Ferry, crossing the river via a few spectacular bridges.
Twin Rivers Trail (Pass by)
The ride then joins the Twin Rivers Trail, which follows the Kawarau and Shotover rivers to the shores of Lake Whakatipu. Expect to see amazing alpine views of The Remarkables mountain range as you climb and descend throughout this section.
Lower Shotover (Pass by)
The Twin River crosses over the historic Lower Shotover Bridge. You'll get fantastic views of both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas.
Frankton
  • 30m
The bike trail passes a few cafés and even a brewery near the Frankton Marina. Why not stop-off for a well earned treat?
Frankton Trail (Pass by)
The last stage of your ride is a gentle, flowing trail along the lake’s edge, before the finish back in central Queenstown.
Queenstown (Pass by)
Finish your ride back at our shop in central Queenstown (3 Searle Lane) anytime before 4:30 pm.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESArrowtown
    • Arrowtown, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE3 Searle Lane
    • 3 Searle Lane
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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