Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Queenstown Trail
- more than 100km in total - links five scenic smaller trails show-
casing Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston, Lake Wakatipu and Lake Hayes. The trail is
suitable for cyclists of all levels
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Queenstown Bike Park
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-441 0101;
www.queenstownbikepark.co.nz
;
Skyline; half-/full day $60/85; 10am-6pm Sep-Nov, Mar &
Apr, to 8pm Dec-Feb)
Thirteen different trails - from easy (green) to extreme (double black) -
traverse Bob's Peak high above the lake. Once you've descended on two wheels, simply
jump on the gondola and do it all over again. The best trail for novice riders is the 6km-
long
Hammy's Track
, which is studded with lake views and picnic spots. BYO bike.
Vertigo Bikes
( 03-442 8378;
www.vertigobikes.co.nz
;
4 Brecon St; rental half-/full day from $39/59)
If you're serious
about getting into mountain biking QT-style, Vertigo is an essential first stop. Options in-
clude skills training clinics (from $149), guided sessions in the Queenstown Bike Park
($159), downhill rides into Skippers Canyon (two runs $159) and Remarkables helibiking
($399).
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Fat Tyre Adventures
( 0800 328 897;
www.fat-tyre.co.nz
; tours from $229)
Tours cater to different abilities, with day
tours, multiday tours, helibiking and singletrack riding. Bike hire and trail snacks are in-
cluded.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Outside Sports
( 03-441 0074;
www.outsidesports.co.nz
;
36-38 Shotover St)
One-stop shop for bike rentals and trail
information. It also sells outdoor gear and rent skis and snowboards in winter.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Queenstown Bike Hire
( 03-442 6039; 28 Church St; 9am-dark)
Best for tandems (per hour $30) and lakefront bike
rides (per hour/day $14/38). It also hires kayaks, scooters, cars and snow chains.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Skiing & Snowboarding
