Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride
Overview
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4 hours
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Looking for Queenstown’s most scenic half-day ride? This self-guided adventure has it all - historic Arrowtown, river gorges, and the famous Kawarau Bungy Bridge - before rolling into the Gibbston Valley Winery.
Your journey begins with a scenic shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, where we’ll set you up with a bike, trail map, and local tips. From there, follow the spectacular Arrow River Bridges Trail, crossing swing bridges and through dramatic river gorges until you reach the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge (13 km). Continue into Gibbston Valley where your ride finishes at Gibbston Valley Winery — the perfect spot to relax before meeting your return shuttle back to Queenstown.
This relaxed 15 km ride is perfect for families, couples, or groups wanting to enjoy Queenstown’s trails at their own pace.
Departure times:
SUMMER (1 Sept – 30 Apr)
Morning: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WINTER (1 May – 31 Aug)
Morning: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Afternoon: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Advised to wear appropriate active gear
Approximate biking time is 2 hours
Electric bike upgrades available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arrowtown
See the historic village of Arrowtown
Arrow River
Ride along the scenic Arrow River Bridges Trail
What‘s Included
Latest model hardtail bike or E-bike (depending on your chosen option)
Helmet
Transport out and back
Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out
Detailed trail map
Support is a phone call away for bike mechanical or navigation if needed
Wine tasting and food
Options
Electric Bike Option
with an Electric Bike: Self-guided ride from Arrowtown To Gibbston Valley with return shuttle transport.
Mountain Bike Option
with a quality mountain bike: A half-day, self-guided ride from Arrowtown To Gibbston Valley, with return transport to and from Queenstown.
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing bike Tour
Jolin H,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The process of getting to Arrowtown was easy and Smooth so was getting the bikes. All in all very easy and good organised
Fun stops, well organized, e bike is the way to go
jasonoJ6411DW,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun stops, well organized, e bike is the way to go. We spent plenty of time in Arrowtown and had time to get a glass at the winery.
We had a great time on a...
Jennifer I,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on a beautiful day. Transport was easy and bikes and route were just the right amount for a half day adventure
choose another company
j123n,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This is the first time I've ever felt compelled to post a review, and it was due to a disappointing experience. The views were great and the bike ride itself was nice (even if it was much more difficult than we expected). However, customer service ranged from unhelpful to rude. We booked for 6 adults, and even though one of us decided not to do the bike ride, we were still charged the full price of her e-bike because she rode the shuttle with us. We were handed a map with 11 destination points and instructions to stay on the trail and to meet for the bus a few minutes before pickup time. There were no instructions given as to destination so we stayed on the route marked on the map until we realized there was no way we were going to reach stop 11 before pickup time. We called the shop, and they said we were supposed to get off at a different stop we had already passed. So we had to race to backtrack and barely made it back a few minutes before we were supposed to leave, but were told the board the bus immediately and did not have any time to sample the winery (which we were really looking forward to). One of our members could not make it back in time, and the tour driver's comments were "why'd he go there? we can't pick him up," although he eventually did as it was only a short drive. During our 10 day trip to New Zealand, this was the only negative tour experience we had. We booked this tour for my dad's 70th birthday, and it would've still been an ok experience if people with this tour company had been friendly.
The perfect amount of riding for someone who doesn’t regularly cycle!
U1000HUpaigeh,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Tom was great, the bikes were good quality, the trail was beautiful, and the half-day experience was just the right amount of riding for ending out our trip. We made it to Gibbston Winery by 3:30 without making many long stops (we’d already done the bungy jump and just did a quick ride through Arrowtown) and had a nice relaxing hour before we got picked up at 4:30. We were glad to have the e-bikes as well since we were already pretty tired going into our last day. The hills weren’t bad but it definitely helped to have the extra push. Would highly recommend this experience!
Super nice bike ride. Recommended
Nicogeurts,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice bike ride. Clearly indicated where to go and beautiful views. Well organized and clear explanation. Highly recommended
Self guided bike tour from Arrowtown to Gibbston
Carolyn W,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A really fun day out. The bikes and helmets were great. Don’t expect a lot of information from the tour guide. They really just drop and pick you up. The track was wet so we got splattered in mud. There are no baskets on the bike so a back pack was useful. There were two points where we were confused about our direction but we got there in the end. All in all I’d highly recommend this fun half day tour. We loved the winery and the incredible scenery along the way
A must do in Queenstown!
Trip221684,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful bike ride in a well marked track over bridges and country side! The bikes were in great condition and easy to operate. The trip was well organized with friend,y staff. The ride end at a stunning winery where you can taste wines and have a light snack/lunch. Highly recommend!
Very nice course the bikes were of quality. However we had 2 children aged 8 and 5 and the journey was too long:
Laure d,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It is too long for young children and not sufficiently detailed when booking. 22kms to do even if little climb. We did not reach the end with our 2 children so we could not participate in the wine tasting. This is a shame because the price included all these activities.
Wonderfull..stunning
Dan L,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wild spur of the moment decision on a lovely autumn day in April...not sure my old bones could handle the shock. But pretty sure my 12yrld. Girl would smash me. After a little navigation error got sorted we were off. Simply unforgettable.. the whole family loved it.. I earnt a beer at the forkntapp....
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