Self Guided Bike Ride - Arrowtown to Gibbston
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Around the Basin is a tour company offering cycle adventures in the area around Wakatipu Basin and the Southern Lakes Region. Follow the Wakatipu Cycle Trails as they wind through the basin and pass pristine lakes, dramatic river gorges, the historic gold mining settlement Arrowtown, the wine growing community of Gibbston Valley and numerous magnificent mountain ranges. All Queenstown bike trails are off road, but contain only small hills with low gradients and are composed of well-compacted gravel - making navigation a breeze! This adventure is suitable for beginner and intermediate riders.
Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley Cycling 14km (9 miles) along the Arrow River Bridges Trail from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley is a highly popular route the promise of a winery at the end. Enjoy half a day of adventure and scenery in the Wakatipu Basin on the Half Day Arrowtown to Gibbston cycling tour. Around the Basin provide a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, so you can start your journey by bike along the Arrow River.
On this self guided bike tour, you will follow the Arrow Bridges Trail and cross 2 stunning suspension bridges before reaching the famous Kawarau River suspension bridge, home of the world's first commercial Bungy Jump. Stop off to watch the bungy jumpers before reaching your destination - the Gibbston wine region. Visit renowned wineries and cellar doors, such as the Gibbston Valley winery, where you can enjoy a delicious platter lunch or a wine & cheese tasting. Around the Basin will then meet you at a designated winery to transfer you back to Queenstown - after you have enjoyed a well-deserved glass of wine, of course!
Bikes All cycle adventures will have you riding like a pro on the latest model mountain bikes. If you would prefer the support of an e-bike you can add this on for an additional cost.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown
- Mountain bike
- Safety helmet
- Map of trail
- Approx 15km of riding
- Allow 4.5 hours
- Departs 9:30am & 1:00pm in summer (Sep-Apr)
- Departs 10:00am & 2:00pm in winter (May-Aug)
- Pick up from the Around the Basin shop at Shop 4, 3 Searle Lane, central Queenstown
- Operates daily all year
- Can I be picked up earlier if I finish my Queenstown bike tour before the set time? Yes, on Queenstown bike tours with a support vehicle, you can be picked up earlier if you finish before the designated duration. The experience is flexible, so you can ride at your own pace and request collection when you are ready.
- Is the half day Arrowtown to Gibbston bike tour suitable for children? Yes, the half day Queenstown bike tour is suitable for families with children. You can ride at your own pace, and child seats or half bikes are available to ensure younger riders can comfortably join the experience.
- If you would prefer to ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown instead, check out Self Guided Bike Tours - Arrowtown to Queenstown
- Children must be over 135cms tall and confident riders if choosing the electric bike option.
- Child (5-14yrs) & infant (0-4yrs) rates apply
- Children's bikes, child trailers & kids half bikes available.
- Bring with you comfortable footwear, suitable clothing (ideally shorts, riding pants or tights), rain jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, camera & spending money
- Total riding distance is 14.27km. Total elevation gain is 153m. Total elevation loss is 198m
- We highly recommend upgrading to an e-bike to get the most enjoyment out of your ride!
Recent reviews
They thought of everything : pre ride briefing, maps, water bottles, wine tasting included.. The bikes were really good. Top end mountain bikes, well maintained. The ride was scenic, and very easy to navigate. The driver who supported us was very friendly. It's slightly pricey because the driver would meet us at certain points on the route and describe the route and which turns to take next. The map was kinda redundant. If we had the benefit of time, we might have chosen the unsupported tour and saved some money instead.
A extremely enjoyable activity.Bikes provided were excellent. Friendly operator.
We enjoyed meeting Judy and John The bike tour was excellent Thanks
