BEST E-Bike Hire ever
QUEENSTOWN TRAIL NETWORK
The Adventure Capital’s Hidden Gem!

See why every adventure is Better By Bike!

Ready to turn your next outing into the best day ever? At Better By Bike, we specialise in turning the unexpected into unforgettable. When booking with Better By Bike, you’re not just hiring a bike, you are booking an adventure!

We are the OG crew, operating out of Dudleys Cottage in Arrowtown on the Queenstown Trails Network since the first day they opened in 2012!

All bike hires are complete with on trail support and shuttle options for peice of mind and to help you go farther!

Discover the freedom of the ride across crystal clear rivers, breathtaking vistas, and stunning countryside that can’t be accessed by car or bus. Book your adventure today and see why it truly is Better By Bike!

Your adventure awaits!

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  • star rating  Ride the Arrowtown Trail - Easy process to rent bikes.. bikes in good condition.. . route information good.. route lots of fun!

    avatar thumb CeceM1956
    March 28, 2026

    star rating  Great trail around Arrowtown - Great scenery around Arrowtown. We did around 50km and follow the orange trail to Gibson Valley which is very easy going with an ebike. Bike was really good to... read more

    avatar thumb emmanueldR2870TX
    March 25, 2026

    star rating  Just do it! - Beautiful and well maintained trail. Gorgeous vistas and, above all, helpful staff.

    avatar thumb Tony P
    March 20, 2026
  • star rating  A full day of exercise, beautiful scenery, excellent food and history! - The owner, Matt was super helpful in giving us guidance on where to go for food and a great biking path to travel, as well as a little historical context.... read more

    avatar thumb Freedom607320
    March 17, 2026

    star rating  Great day - The staff were great, as were the bikes

    avatar thumb wilemfrederick
    March 7, 2026

    star rating  Fabulous Day - Sebastian and Sue were awesome getting us fitted with our bikes and explaining the trails. The trails, for street riders, were great in areas and a little more challenging... read more

    avatar thumb Becky L
    February 23, 2026
  • star rating  Our favourite bike hire company - This is the third time we have hired bikes from this company. Every time staff have been really friendly and helpful with their suggestions. Bikes are in very... read more

    avatar thumb Anita S
    January 27, 2026

    star rating  Great Experience - Went with my sister and biked out to the bungey jump and then went for lunch at Gibbston Valley. The electric bikes were easy to use and made the... read more

    avatar thumb Carina K
    December 30, 2025

    star rating  Book this experience!!! - Wow!!! This was one of the highlights of a trip filled with highlights! Tracy was so kind and helpful, and the ride itself was beyond compare. The most beautiful bike... read more

    avatar thumb timothymW7302RL
    December 11, 2025
  • star rating  Great experience on e-bikes down the Gibbston Valley - This is the first time we have used e-bikes but they were definitely worth it. On arrival we had two bike setup and adjusted for height etc. The bike came... read more

    avatar thumb ItsNiceOut
    December 2, 2025

Electric Hire with Door to Door Shuttle

from $195.00

E-BIKE HIRE

from $95

MOUNTAIN BIKE HIRE

from $55

better by bike operates across the Queenstown Trail network

bike hire includes...
Arrowtown & Queenstown trail helmet hire

Helmets

maps available
Trail Brief

Backpacks / Panniers

Full Trail Support

Shuttle Options Available

We ask all our riders to take the tiaki promise. New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home. 

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