Cycle Tours & Trails
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What's Included in the Queenstown Kawarau Confluence Cycling Tour?
Your two-day self-guided cycling package includes:
Bike Hire & Support
- Premium eBike hire
- MIPS helmet, repair kit, pannier and handlebar bags
- Luggage transfer, (one bag per person up to 15 kg)
- Storage for excess luggage
- Return shuttle from Cromwell to Queenstown
- Kiwi Journeys travel wallet and trail map
- Trail support
- Bike accidental damage insurance
Experiences
- Kinross Cellar Door Classic Wine Tasting experience
Meals
- Wine flight, pizza, garlic bread and fries at Carrick Cellar Door & Garden
- Breakfast on Day 2
Accommodation
- One night of boutique twin-share ensuite accommodation in Gibbston
Other meals, additional winery tastings and personal purchases are not included.
What to bring: Comfortable cycling clothing, suitable footwear, sunscreen, drinking water, a waterproof jacket and personal items for your overnight stay.
Who Is the Queenstown Kawarau Confluence Cycling Tour Suitable For?
This tour suits active couples, friends and independent travellers who enjoy cycling, wine tasting and exploring Central Otago at their own pace.
With premium eBikes and a choice of Queenstown Trails on Day 1, you can select a route that matches your riding ability. The included accommodation, luggage transfer and return shuttle allow you to concentrate on cycling between Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
It's best suited to riders with previous cycling experience who are comfortable spending four to five hours on their bikes each day.
The tour is less suitable for complete beginners or anyone uncomfortable with narrow gravel tracks and exposed sections of trail. The Hugo Tunnel section of the Shotover Gorge Trail is Grade 4 and is intended for advanced riders.
- Departure area: in front of Alta Queenstown, 8 Duke Street, Queenstown 9300
- Parking: Short-term off-street parking is available at no charge
- Check-in time: Your eBike fitting and briefing time is confirmed during booking.
- Day 1 departure: Morning departure at your allocated time.
- Day 2 finish: Kiwi Journeys Cromwell by 4:15 pm.
- Return shuttle: Departs Cromwell at 4:30 pm for Queenstown.
The Queenstown Kawarau Confluence Cycling Tour includes easy and intermediate cycling, with an optional advanced section on the Shotover Gorge Trail. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and confidence riding on gravel tracks, narrow bends and suspension bridges.
- Route: Arthurs Point or Arrowtown – Gibbston – Bannockburn – Cromwell – Return shuttle to Queenstown
- Distance: 64-102km
- Ride Time: approximately 4-5 hours riding each day
- Trail Grade: Grade 2–3 (Easy to Intermediate) / the Hugo Tunnel section of the Shotover Gorge Trail is Grade 4 (Advanced)
- Fitness Level: A reasonable level of fitness and confident riding ability are required
Age Information
- Minimum age: 10 years
Payments
- Deposit: non-refundable $200 per person upon booking
- Balance: 70 days before departure
- Full payment if travelling within 70 days
Cancellations
The following minimum cancellation charges apply, together with any additional charges imposed by individual suppliers
- More than 70 days before departure: Loss of deposit
- 69-31 days before departure: 35% cancellation
- 30-14 days before: 50% cancellation fee
- Within 14 days: 100% cancellation fee
- No refund is available once travel has commenced.
Booking Changes
- Transfer of booking/change of date within 70 days: $250pp change fee + any change fees applied as may be levied by our accommodation and tour partners; paid balance will be transferred to the future date or tour
Any additional refund approved under our terms and conditions is subject to a 5% administration and processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. For further information on refunds and cancellations, please see Go New Zealand’s terms and conditions.
Travel insurance is highly recommended for your holiday.
