Around the Mountains & Queenstown Trail

Included

• 6 days riding highlights of the Around the Mountains, Lake 2 Lake and Queenstown Trail.
• Your choice of a new high tech ebike or standard mountain bike.
• 5 nights’ accommodation at a selection of boutique B&B, convent and vineyard cottages.
• Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Queenstown and all transport on tour.
• Private wine tasting of Central Otago wines.
• Boat cruise across Lake Wakatipu.
• All meals included:
  • Day 1: Lunch and dinner
  • Days 2-5: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Day 6: Breakfast and lunch
• We eat at the best restaurants and cafes. All meals are made from fresh local produce. Lunches include either top local cafés or our famous make-our-own picnics (weather permitting). We cater to all dietary requirements including vegetarians and vegan.
• Our expert local tour guides provide insight and background to the areas you visit and show you how to use all bikes and equipment.
• We brief you on each section of cycling then let you enjoy the trails at your own pace. On occasion your tour guide may ride at the back of the group to provide assistance on more remote sections where there is no road access.
• The tour guide provides vehicle support, setting up drinks breaks and picnics along the trail.
• If you want to take a break from riding, or the weather turns bad you are welcome to jump in the van and skip a section.
• Drinks breaks include a selection of teas, plunger coffee, soft drinks, juice and water.
• Unlimited snacks – mixed nuts, fresh seasonal fruit, oat bars and classic kiwi sweets and lollies.

Excluded

• You are responsible for purchasing your own drinks and coffees at restaurants or cafés.

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 – The Around the Mountains cycle trail begins with a scenic boat cruise across a huge lake surrounded by epic mountains. Ride along the lake edge then head into golden tussock-covered mountain landscape. The area has a truly wild and remote feel, with spectacular scenery. Finish your ride on the edge of a secluded glacial lake then we shuttle you to dinner and accommodation at a converted convent.
• Day 2 – The Lake 2 Lake cycle trail follows a beautiful river through native bush between 2 giant lakes on the edge of Fiordland National Park. Stop for a coffee beside the river in one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand.
• Day 3 – Continue your journey Around the Mountains and head back into the mountains to stay at a high country station in an ancient glaciated valley, cut off from the modern world
• Day 4 – Complete your journey Around the Mountains riding across an ancient glacial moraine carved through mountains to finish back at the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Stay in a cottage set on a beautiful vineyard with an outdoor hot tub and a private wine tasting.
• Day 5 – The Queenstown Trail follows the lake edge beneath the Remarkables, with spectacular views. It then follows the mighty Kawarau river as it winds through a series of canyons and fissures. on your way back to your accommodation.
• Day 6 – On our final ride you will stop by the historic Arrowtown settlement for a picnic lunch then follow the lake to finish back in Queenstown where we will drop you off at your chosen accommodation around 4pm.

*This itinerary is indicative only and subject to change.

Options

• You can choose between a high tech ebike or mountain bike – both are included in the price. However, please only choose an non-electric bike if you are an expert rider with a VERY high level of fitness and regularly ride over 50km per day on gravel. The trails are much more challenging to ride on a non-electric bike. Many of our guests who choose a non-electric bike end up regretting their decision. We generally encourage everyone to choose an ebike.  They make your journey much easier and more comfortable. You can always choose to dial back the level of support on an ebike if you want more of a workout.
• Pick-ups and drop-offs from alternate places to Queenstown can be arranged, but may be subject to additional fees.
• If you would like to come on a tour but the dates don’t work for your group, please let us know – it may be possible to arrange alternate dates. Pricing will depend on availability of accommodation, and the number of people in your group.

IF THE SCHEDULED DATES BELOW DO NOT WORK FOR YOU, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH!
WE MAY BE ABLE TO ARRANGE ALTERNATE DATES SUBJECT TO SUFFICIENT NUMBERS, AVAILABILITY OF BIKES, STAFF AND ACCOMMODATION.