The 4 Best Cycling Tours in Queenstown

1.CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $111Our pick

Start at Cromwell Heritage Precinct with Rodes and a well-equipped Trek or LLEVANT bike. Ride beside Lake Dunstan, through vineyards and the Cromwell Gorge, then return by shuttle from Clyde. The first 14 kilometres are easy, but the route beyond Cornish Point has steep switchbacks and narrow sections suited to experienced cyclists.

“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”

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2.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Start with a shuttle from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown, then ride riverside trails and bridges toward Gibbston. Choose a premium e-bike or standard Trek mountain bike, stop at wineries such as Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Rockburn, or Mount Rosa, and arrange a 4:00 pm pickup from your chosen finish point. Tastings and food cost extra.

“Awesome scenery, good trail surface to ride on. Service was good and guide was very friendly and helpful. Gave us good tips and recommendations. Bikes were in good condition and easy to ride. Needed a reasonable fitness level, electric bike would be easier for some..”

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3.Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $93

Meet at The Junction Lookout in Cromwell at 9:30 am, collect your e-bike and safety gear, then ride the 42km Lake Dunstan Cycleway to Clyde at your own pace. The trail is mostly compact gravel, with grade 1 to 3 sections, cliffside views, winery and café stops, and a return executive shuttle.

“The ride was beautiful and the scenery was amazing the entire way. The trail was well set out, perfect for all levels. The bikes were super comfortable, with great space for water and gear and the e-bike assist made the hills easy. The star of Read more”

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4.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56Best value

Start in Queenstown, ride a standard or electric bike through Gibbston Valley, and choose your own cellar doors, tavern, cheesery, and scenic stops. Around The Basin provides the bike, helmet, map, safety briefing, and shuttle back to Queenstown. An e-bike is a smart choice for the hills and longer distances.

“So easy! We loved that we were picked up from whichever winery we ended up at!”

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