Arrowtown To Gibbston Valley: Ride the Arrow River Bridges Trail
Overview
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4 hours
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This self-guided Half Day ride starts with a prompt shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown.
There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride.
The ride starts by following the spectacular Arrow River Bridges Trail to the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge (approx. 13 km). From there, the trail continues 3km into the Gibbston Valley, where you will be collected at Gibbston Valley Winery, departing in the scheduled bus back to Queenstown and the time provided in the briefing on the day.
This is a half-day ride departing Queenstown as follows:
SUMMER (1 Sept - 30 Apr):
Morning: Departs 9:30 am - Returns 2:00 pm
Afternoon: Departs 1:00 pm - Returns 5:00 pm
WINTER (1 May - 31 Aug):
Morning: Departs: 10:00 am - Returns 1:30 pm
Afternoon: Departs: 12:00 pm - Returns 4:00 pm
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Advised to wear appropriate active gear
Approximate biking time is 2 hours
Electric bike upgrades available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Latest model hardtail bike or E-bike
Helmet
Transport out and back
Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out
Detailed trail map
Options
Mountain Bike Option
with a quality mountain bike: A half-day, self-guided ride from Arrowtown To Gibbston Valley, with return transport to and from Queenstown.
Electric Bike Option
with an Electric Bike: Self-guided ride from Arrowtown To Gibbston Valley with return shuttle transport.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great half day ride..
Jay S,
Jan 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent day on the bike. Company was well organized and everything was as planned. I did half day. Highly recommend if you have interest to ride and see some sights on the trail.
Amazing Half Day Cycle
Jonathan C,
Dec 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00Amazing trip! Superbly organised and explained. Staff are super friendly and helpful. The track is amazing and easy enough on an analogue bike. Steve was such a hero.
Beautiful scenery
Ivy P,
Apr 22, 2024
- Viator
4.00Beautiful scenery. Would’ve been good to know ‘parts’ of the track that we should be aware of that’s curved and next to a cliff, especially with a 6 year old. Only recommended for younger kids who are used to riding 14km in a span of 2.5 hrs, as no electric bikes available.
Great ride through the...
Beth P,
Apr 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great ride through the countryside. Ups and downs but doable. E bikes are a great option too! The winery was very nice.
Beautiful Bike Ride
Teresa L,
Mar 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00Beautiful bike path that was well paced and offered a diverse scenery. Bike path well marked which made the day stress free!
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