Biking Destination Queenstown Queenstown offers some of the best restaurants and bars in New Zealand. Delectable food and a great night out are always on the menu. Food is an integral part of your holiday experience, and Queenstown is renowned globally for its great food, wine and legendary nightlife. Whether you want to taste the flavours of the region and savour the local produce, or you’re after something virtuous with healthy eating top of mind, the Queenstown food scene has you covered. There are over 150 bars and cafes in the Queenstown region, with everything from fine dining, restaurants owned by celebrity chefs, family-friendly eateries to boutique dessert diners. Not to mention award-winning cafes and iconic burger joints that command a serious following. If you have special requirements, in Queenstown you can easily find delicious vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options. Start your day off right at one of Queenstown’s many cafes, where expert baristas craft coffee to fuel you. Or perhaps have a lazy brunch or lunch lake side. If it’s takeaways you’re after, grab a giant gourmet burger and meander down to the lakefront, or pick up sushi, a pie or some pastry and pack a picnic basket for the day’s adventures. Settle in for the evening at a cosy wine bar or friendly pub or hot the town and experience Queenstown’s legendary night life, and discover the vibrant atmosphere, any night of the week. Learn more about Queenstown's food offerings, but be warned, there’s so much to choose from you’ll have to return to Queenstown for another taste.

Biking Biking in Queenstown Terrain & Trails Accessibility Operators

Biking in Queenstown World class trails for all levels of riders Something for everyone Cycling tours and mountain biking trails in Queenstown are a great way to explore and discover remote parts of this beautiful region! Cross-country, trail riding, heli, downhill… whatever your cycling or mountain biking style, Queenstown's got the terrain, rental gear, and guides to suit everyone's kind of ride. Hour long, half day or day long - you choose.

Terrain & Trails

Queenstown Trails Queenstown trails is an easy undulating footpath size over 120kms alongside awe-inspiring alpine vistas, crystal clear lakes, stunning river gorges and hidden ruins through Queenstown, Kelvin Heights, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley. The Queenstown Trail now allows public access to unspoilt private land, traversing two mighty suspension bridges, crossing three iconic rivers and circumnavigating two lakes... all set in dramatic Lord of the Rings landscapes.  Accessible all year round and suitable for all abilities with trails ranging from easy to intermediate; the Queenstown Trail can be enjoyed by everyone.

Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston

Wine Trail

Trail rides & Cross Country There are many different rides around Queenstown, A step up from the Queenstown trails 2-5 Single track - Trail 7mile Coronet Peak Mike Lake loop are many trails around Queenstown.

Downhill Downhill Cardrona Bike Peak Dream track jumps

Mountain Bike Parks Cardrona Alpine resort Skyline Mountain Bike Park Features a variety of lift-accessed downhill mountain bike trails for all levels of rider to enjoy. With some of the longest vertical descents in the country.  New Zealand’s first ever Gondola-assisted Mountain Bike lift. Over 30 world-class trails totalling over 30 kilometres in length and dropping 450 metres. There’s something for all abilities. Cardrona With activities for the mountain explorer to the hardcore downhiller, there’s something for everyone at Cardrona this season. There are lift-accessed mountain bike trails at Cardrona for first-time riders all the way through to seasoned downhillers. Lifts operate 10am-4pm daily (10am-8pm Fridays). Offer rental fleet of trail, full-suspension & downhill bikes in our rental locations in Queenstown & on the mountain. Helmets & knee pads are included with all rentals. Kids under 6yrs use lifts for free! Cardrona's also offer Mountain Carts. These three-wheeled, purpose-built carts are all you need to tackle the trails with no previous experience needed. Cardrona is just a 58km drive from Queenstown over the spectacular Crown Range.  Skyline Offering over 30 world class mountain trails in the Queenstown Bike Park.  Ranging from beginner, green trails right through to advanced double black, the Queenstown Bike Park has something to offer every Mountain Biker, including a huge 6km run. Open 10am daily. Closing times vary due to daylight hours.  The mountain bike season runs September through to May.

Heli biking

Accessibility

How to get around Guided Supported Taxi Service/Shuttle service Take the hassle out of biking and join an organised tour. Private and public options available. Supported If you have a group of people with varying fitness levels. Have a van check in with you at different points. Some people prefer a van ride. Taxi Service/Shuttle service Don’t double back. Get dropped off at point A and picked up from point B. Bike Hire Choose from many of our reputable bike hire businesses. Everything from e-bikes, hard tails, cross country, trail and down hill bikes available.

Operators & Tours

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Thankyou Destination Queenstown Sarah Norton Ella Zhang 50 Stanley St, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9300 Sarah Norton E: sarahn@queenstownnz.nz P: +64 27 371 9447 Ella Zhang E: ellaz@queenstownnz.nz P: +64 27 293 5445