Arrowtown Bike Hire & E-Bike Rentals, Arrowtown Bike Trails

Our original base – we have been here at Dudley’s cottage for over 10 years! We are as old as the trails themselves. Come find out what makes these trails so popular!

Trails from Arrowtown

Gibbston Winery Ride

Easy

2 Hours

20km

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Ride the Twin Rivers Loop

Moderate

2.5 - 5 Hours

30km

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Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook

Moderate

2 Hours

20km

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Overall Rating

5.0

Based on 1,046 Reviews

Must Do in Queenstown/Arrowtown

5.0

What an experience! My fiancé and I did the Gibbston trail to the wineries and it was incredible. Takes about 90 minutes each way or so to complete the trail but it is well worth it. Stunning views of the landscape and rivers. The bridge crossings are hold your breath exciting and the course is easy to follow along. Absolutely would do this again and recommend to all who travel to Queenstown/Arrowrown.

Nicholas R 28 April 2023

Fantastic Cycling experience in Arrowtown

5.0

We were extremely lucky to just arrive at Better by Bike in Arrowtown and pick up the last two ebikes for a ride out to the Vineyards and back. Having never ridden one of these modern mountain bikes I really enjoyed the ability to zoom up along in "TURBO" setting engaging the warp drive to get up really steep hills! The experience of cycling on a safe pathway , surrounded by mountains and falling leaves was fantastic. The 20 KM out to the Gibbston valley took us all of the two hours promised and more, as we stopped at every corner to take pictures of the beautiful countryside. Having already visited most of the Wineries in the valley we opted to ride the dangerous-looking Chard vineyard road. It was great...so easy on the ebike and the exhilarating cycle around steep drop corners was fantastic. Then the wine at the end of the two-kilometer road was even better. The return cycle seemed to be twice as fast as the outgoing one, probably due to less photography happening. All in all a wonderful experience. Thanks to Meg at Better by bike for all her help! I cannot recommend this experience enough as it was fantastic. OK, you have to put in a bit of effort but the reward was worth it!

Kit 22 April 2023

Great family adventure from Arrowtown to Bungy bridge

5.0

Great family adventure from Arrowtown to Bungy bridge

Heather T 6 April 2023

Great bikes, good guidance, lovely ride

5.0

Great bikes, good guidance, lovely ride

Mark H 27 March 2023

Great service

5.0

Great service

R&P 25 March 2023

Best Bike Shop

5.0

Best Bike Shop

Gary 16 March 2023

Great Experience

5.0

Great Experience

Jacky C 14 March 2023

Great bikes at short notice

5.0

Great bikes at short notice

Joanne S 8 March 2023

Fun for all

5.0

Fun for all

Julie-Anne C 5 March 2023

Food & Drink Venues from Arrowtown

The Dishery – Dudley’s Cottage

We are based here at Dudley’s Cottage and our neighbours at The Dishery certainly know how to make a good coffee. This is a great spot for a light breakfast or lunch, gold panning and souvenirs made in NZ.

LOCATED ON THESE TRAILS

Gibbston Winery Ride

Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook

Ride to Arrowtown & Back

Slow Cuts

46-50 Buckingham Street

Without a doubt our favourite burgers are made here. We recommend the Jack ‘n’ Yack (secret burger not on the menu) and smashed potatoes.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 442 0066

LOCATED ON THESE TRAILS

Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook

Ride to Arrowtown & Back

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Gibbston Valley Winery

This is a great spot for a slightly more formal sit-down restaurant option. We recommend having tastings at your table, as it’s a more personalised experience. It pays to book here during the summer season as it can get quite busy.

Tel. 03 442 6910

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Gibbston Winery Ride

Gibbston Tavern

Probably our favourite family spot for a relaxed lunch. No bookings needed. The wood fired pizza, craft beers and wines go down a treat.

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Gibbston Winery Ride

Kinross

Kinross is the must-visit location for lovers of great Pinot noir, as it is the official Cellar Door for 5 local boutique wineries. Our favourite Pinot noir is here and it’s called Wild Irishman. The Kinross Bistro serves fresh, healthy food using seasonal produce. Enjoy a hearty or light lunch, sharing platters or something from the snack menu.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 746 7269

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Gibbston Winery Ride

Mt Rosa

This is a beautiful spot to sit up above the Valley while you enjoy great views, great wine and great service. Platters available.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 441 2493

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Gibbston Winery Ride

Brennan

Great wines and relaxed atmosphere. Maybe play a bit of petanque while enjoying a glass of wine and cheese board.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 442 4315

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Gibbston Winery Ride

Amisfield

Amisfield is a fantastic location to enjoy fine wine and food. We choose their signature “Trust the Chef” menu with wine match, as it’s a great way to try food and wine that you probably wouldn’t have thought to try.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 442 0556

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Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook

Lake Hayes Loop

Ride the Twin Rivers Loop

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Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

265 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road

Our favourite around the Lake Hayes ride. Great wine and food. Enjoy the beautiful garden setting and the historic cottage. You can’t go wrong.

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Lake Hayes Loop via Milbrook

Lake Hayes Loop

Ride the Twin Rivers Loop

Cargo

2323 Gibbston Valley

Cargo at Waitiri Creek is a wonderful location for the whole family with a huge outdoor grassy area to enjoy the atmosphere or let the kids run around and play.

Cargo offers their local brewed Beer and Wine tastings along with a menu of delicious cuisine to choose from.

Bookings essential

Tel. 03 441 3315

LOCATED ON THESE TRAILS

Gibbston Winery Ride