Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride
Overview
The Arrowtown to Gibbston Ride is a great family-friendly cycling experience for those wanting a Half Day Adventure in Queenstown. This scenic undulating trail offers a fun, one-way ride with river views, swing bridges, and wide gravel paths.
What you'll do
✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
✓ Ride the 15 km scenic trail to Gibbston Valley
✓ Return shuttle from Gibbston Valley to Queenstown
Why Ride It?
- Ride through the beautiful Arrow River and Gibbston Valley
- Cross iconic swing bridges and enjoy riverside views
- Take in farmland, vineyards, and Central Otago scenery
- A relaxed adventure perfect for families and cruisers
Good to Know
- A relaxed 15 km ride with some hills and undulating terrain
- Suitable for families and confident riders
- Electric Bikes are recommended for a more comfortable ride
- Allow time for scenic stops, photos, and breaks
What's Included
- Helmet
- Transport out and back
- Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out
- Detailed trail map
- Hardtail Mountain bike or E-bike (depending on your chosen option)
- Support is a phone call away for bike mechanical or navigation if needed
- Wine tasting and food
- A Guide riding with you
Meeting Location
3 Searle Lane
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kawarau Suspension Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gibbston Valley Winery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Advised to wear appropriate active gear
- Approximate biking time is 2 hours
- Electric bike upgrades available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-19208P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Helmet.
- Transport out and back.
- Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out.
- Detailed trail map.
- Hardtail Mountain bike or E-bike (depending on your chosen option).
- Support is a phone call away for bike mechanical or navigation if needed.
- Wine tasting and food.
- A Guide riding with you.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Helmet
- Transport out and back
- Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out
- Detailed trail map
- Hardtail Mountain bike or E-bike (depending on your chosen option)
- Support is a phone call away for bike mechanical or navigation if needed
- Wine tasting and food
- A Guide riding with you
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Advised to wear appropriate active gear
- Approximate biking time is 2 hours
- Electric bike upgrades available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
