From Queenstown: Arrowtown to Queenstown Self-Guided Bike Tour

Take the shuttle to Arrowtown
and collect your bike and gear

Ride the scheduled shuttle from the Around The Basin store in Queenstown to Arrowtown, about 25 minutes away. On arrival, you receive a premium mountain bike or e-bike, a helmet, a trail map to help you navigate, and a detailed safety briefing on the route (about 10 minutes).

Before you ride, explore Arrowtown, a historic settlement founded during the gold rush, or have a coffee to fuel up for the day (about 30 minutes, optional).

Follow the Arrow River Trail across rivers and bridges

The route follows the Arrow River Trail downstream to Morven Ferry, crossing the river over several scenic bridges. From here, join the Twin Rivers Trail and follow the Kawarau and Shotover rivers to the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

This section crosses the foothills of The Remarkables with alpine views throughout, and from the Old Shotover Bridge, which has spanned the river for more than a century, you can see two ski fields.

Ride along Lake Wakatipu back to central Queenstown

The final section is a smooth, flowing lakeside trail that passes a few cafes and a brewery before finishing in central Queenstown. Riding time is about 4 hours, and much of the route passes through countryside, so it is a good idea to bring a packed lunch or snacks.

※ For most of 2026, part of the Frankton Track is closed, so the last 5 km is diverted along the pedestrian footpath beside the main road.
※ The ride is on wide gravel trails (Grade 2-3), with a minimum distance of 35 km and a few fairly steep hills.