Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure
Overview
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Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality bike, and receive all the tips you need.
Follow the breathtaking Arrow River Trail, crossing a spectacular suspension bridge before joining the Twin Rivers Trail. Ride alongside the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with sweeping views, fun undulations, and a few rewarding climbs to Queenstown.
Covering 36 km, the ride takes 3.5–4 hours. An electric bike option makes the climbs easier and lets you enjoy the scenery at a relaxed pace.
Finish in the heart of Queenstown at Around The Basin’s shop (3 Searle Lane), leaving you with a real sense of achievement and memories of one of the town's most unforgettable adventures.
Shuttle departures from Queenstown:
• SUMMER (1 Sept – 30 Apr): 9:00 am
• WINTER (1 May – 31 Aug): 10:00 am
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
On-call support for bike issues or navigation
One-way shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
Knowledgeable driver
Trail map and local tips
Helmet
Mountain bike or E-bike hire
Food and drinks
Guided escort (self-guided experience)
What To Expect
Arrowtown
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
The bike ride starts by following the Arrow River Trail downstream to the Morven Ferry, crossing the river via a few spectacular bridges.
Options
Electric Bike Option
with electric bike: Self-guided Electric bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle transport out to Arrowtown to start your ride.
Mountain Bike Option
with hardtail mountain bike: Self-guided bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle transport out to Arrowtown to start your ride.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful ride from...
Paul A,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown. Around the Basin Bike hire were a pleasure to deal with. A must for anyone visiting Queenstown.
July2025 e-bike Arrowtown to queesntiwn
gunjan d,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time with our teens ages 14&17. It’s a very long day but we finished exhausted but happy and excited. It’s about 20 miles of a ride with diverse scenery and such beautiful views. The trail was not crowded and well maintained. Definitely would recommend the e-bike option. Definitely pack a snack and water for the trail. Took us about 4.5 hrs
Beautiful scenery along the ride!
Robert B,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did the 35km ride back to Queenstown. If you are only a casual bike rider than would recommend the e-bike.
E-bike from Arrowtown to Queenstown 3.5 hours
Gordon C,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.006 of us rented e-bikes to ride. The course was easy for all levels and the e-bikes allowed us to keep pace together. The sites are amazing and I would highly recommend this activity. Total time spent was ~3.5 hours - showed at 0845; van to Arrowtown and briefing then started riding at 1020 and completed by 1300.
E-bike from Arrowtown to Queenstown
Tony V,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We rented e-bikes (mountain bikes) for a ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown. We were driven to Arrowtown where we were given mountain e-bikes with helmets. After getting some instructions and a map, we hit the trail. The trail ride down was an awesome trail that ran from Arrowtown to Queenstown with 95% of the trail on gravel pathways. We only had small sections on rural roads. The trail wound down to Queenstown downtown where we dropped off the bikes. We had the bikes for a full day which allowed us to explore around Queenstown by bike as well. The weather was great and the ride provided some great scenery through the hills and along the river. It was great having the e-bike for assisting with climbing some of the hills. All in all a good trip.
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