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PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Sherpa Shuttle
  • TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise
  • Accommodation

This suggested ride is a 3-day / 2-nights ride that allows you to explore from Queenstown, across the Lake to Walter Peak, around the base of the Eyre Mountains to Walter Peak, then through Southland to Kingston where our shuttle takes you back to Queenstown. All on New Zealand’s premium cycle trail.

We also have a 4-day / 3 nights option for people who want to take more time to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and stops along the way.

The trail is open all year round, however, most people ride the trail from 1 October to 30 April.

DAY 1
Ride from Walter Peak to Mavora Lakes

At Queenstown you board the iconic 102 year old vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw to cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak.

Starting your ride at Walter Peak Station and passing the Mt Nicholas Station, the trail passes the show stopping Von Valley/River. Mt Nicholas Station was the first station to supply “Ice Breaker” merino wool.

Crossing the bridge at Black Spur Creek and ford at the Gorge Burn, the trail follows the beautiful, natural tussock valley along Mt Nichols Road.

DAY 2 

Shuttle to Centre Hill and Ride to Lumsden

Take the shuttle to Centre Hill and cycle back to your accommodation at Lumsden 43 km.

From The Eyre Mountains Conservation Park the trail passes the Oreti River and meanders along the side of Starvation Creek, travelling between farms and the Oreti River as it comes back into Mossburn.

The trail leads you from Mossburn, which in the 1970’s was named the deer capital of New Zealand back towards Lumsden. This section is 5 km on old railway line and 10 km beside the State Highway and farm paddocks. Then it’s over the Oreti Mossburn Bridge and along the flood banks into Lumsden.

DAY 3

Lumsden to Kingston and return shuttle to Queenstown

Starting in Lumsden, enjoy the relics of the steam train era around the old local railway station. The trail from Lumsden to Five Rivers is slightly uphill and passes through rich farm lands and by the banks of the Oreti River, another great river to spot the brown trout sunning themselves.

Five Rivers to Athol

Along this section of the trail you predominately ride on the old railway line, encompassing panoramic views of Mid Dome, a prominent Northern Southland mountain, and the surrounding mountains before reaching Five Rivers.

Athol to Garston

The cycle trail from here has been constructed on an old disused railway line.

The trail crosses the Mataura River along the way where there are two cycle suspension bridges which are 67m and 92m in length. The locals have named them Athol’s Golden Gates. Looking over the bridge you can often see brown trout swimming around in the pristine, crystal clear waters.

Garston has reinvented itself with a mobile café called the Air Stream, a honey shop and is also home to two small, attractive, historic churches.

Garston to Kingston

From Garston the trail crosses the Mataura River on a suspension Bridge, past old stone ruins of the area’s original stone homestead, and past formations of the glacier moraine at the foot of the Eyre Mountains.

From here you ride into Kingston, a small town on the southern edge of Lake Wakatipu, Kingston has a café, a camping ground, a number of B&B lodges and is home to the historic steam train the Kingston Flyer.

Take a shuttle bus from Kingston to Queenstown to finish your Around the Mountains adventure.

Contact Us
Company: Queenstown Bike Hire
Tel: +64 27 241 0858
Email: info@qbikehire.co.nz
Web: Visit Website

  • Physical Address

    9 Shotover Street

    Queenstown, 9300

    Amenities

    Price Information
    Transport Info
    Opening Information
    Groups Info
    • MinPrice: $1,200
    • Prices start from $1200 pp including Bike Hire, Shuttles, Accommodation and Baggage Transfers - Min. 2 people

    • Please note bookings are essential as the transport only runs if booked in advance.

    • Monday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wednesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Saturday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sunday: 8:00am - 7:00pm

    • Months of Operation: Open year round

    • Group Info: The Sherpa shuttle bus service operates on demand 7 days a week, with group bookings available by prior arrangement.

    • Group Reservation Email: info@qbikehire.co.nz

    • Group Capacity: 30

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