Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure
Overview
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
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 riding with you (self-guided experience)
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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Arrowtown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Arrow River (pass by)
Twin Rivers Trail (pass by)
Lower Shotover (pass by)
Frankton
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Frankton Trail (pass by)
Queenstown (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-19208P10
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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.
- 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 riding with you (self-guided experience).
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 Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure 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
- 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 riding with you (self-guided experience)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
