Queenstown is New Zealand's ultimate mountain biking and cycling destination.
Queenstown is a magnet for bikers. The quality and variety of the Queenstown bike offering, from cruisy lakeside trails to gnarly downhill tracks, means there’s a biking experience for everyone, whatever your age, ability or biking style.
Queenstown’s prestigious mountain bike scene, with three lift-assisted bike parks, world-famous trails, and one of the most legendary dirt jump parks on the planet, attracts keen bikers from around the world. A range of trails suited to all abilities ensures there is plenty of terrain for beginners and those keen to develop their skills too. Our biking culture is unique and much of the trail building in Queenstown is due to the legends at the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club and Queenstown Trails, local organisations made up of passionate volunteers.
For those looking for a gentler pace, there are plenty of stunning scenic cycling trails to explore. With an extensive trail network, Queenstown is the perfect base for your next biking adventure. From short scenic rides, to multi-day rides including access to six of New Zealand’s Great Rides spanning Queenstown, Central Otago and Southland, mountain biking in Otago is a great way to discover the region’s scenic landscapes.
The Queenstown Trail, managed by the Queenstown Trails, offers over 130kms of trails beside Lake Whakatipu and our rivers, climbing to Arrowtown and winding through vineyards. Discover historic sites, suspension bridges and hidden gems, ride a small section or discover the whole trail at your leisure.
Biking is one of the best ways to experience Queenstown. Explore our stunning landscape and when you’re not in the saddle, you’re in the home of adventure, with food and wine to try and an après bike scene second to none.
Make Queenstown your next bike trip.
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Downhill & Mountain Biking
From riding mellow trails to shredding technical single tracks, Queenstown mountain biking is famous for a reason. Get amongst it.
Read MoreMulti-Day Rides
Queenstown is a gateway to five of NZ’s Great Rides, including the Queenstown Trail and iconic multi-day rides through Southland and Central Otago.
Read MoreShort Bike Rides
Hire a bike and explore Queenstown on two wheels. Ride our stunning trails, take in vineyards, cafés, and historic sights, or book a bike tour.
Read MoreFamily Rides
The perfect family biking holiday, from wide flat trails with plenty of fun stops along the way, to a family day out at one of our bike parks.
Read MoreBike Parks & Trails in Queenstown
Use the interactive map to explore mountain bike trails and parks
Seven Reasons to Visit Queenstown for a Biking Holiday
There’s no better way to appreciate the unique landscapes of the Wakatipu basin than on two wheels. Here’s seven reasons why Queenstown is the place to go for scenic cycling trips.
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Bike the Wineries in Gibbston
Explore the Gibbston region, its wineries, eateries and historic sites by bike. Find out how to get there and plan your Gibbston biking adventure with a round-up of bike wine tours from Queenstown and bike hire options.
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E-Bike Adventures in Queenstown
The explosion in popularity of electrically assisted e-bikes means there’s a new way to explore Queenstown’s gorgeous bike trails further.
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Five of the Best Family Bike Rides in Queenstown
The best Queenstown bike rides for families. Stress-free family adventures for exploring the region. Trails for all ages. Fun cycling journeys for kids.
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Why Queenstown Is The Ultimate Mountain Biking Destination
Home to some of New Zealand’s best bike parks and a vast range of epic tracks flowing through alpine terrain, mountain biking in Queenstown is hard to beat. Whether you want groomed trails or untamed gnarly runs, Queenstown has something to impress even the most well-seasoned mountain biker.
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Five of Queenstown's Top Mountain Biking Spots
Planning a mountain biking trip to Queenstown? Here are five top mountain biking locations along with tips from local experts to get you started on your Queenstown riding adventure.
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Must-Ride Queenstown Mountain Bike Trails
Queenstown’s trails are built and maintained by volunteer local legends coordinated by Queenstown Mountain Bike Club and Queenstown Trails. Chris Conway and Emmerson Wilken of Queenstown Mountain Bike Club give us the inside scoop on Queenstown's must-ride trails.
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