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Start: Queenstown
Duration: 2-3 hrs ride
Distance: 16.5 kms
Difficulty: 2
Maximum Weight: 120kg

Self-Guided Brewery Bike Ride from Queenstown

The Queenstown Brewery Bike Trail is a fun, self-guided ride linking scenic trails, local breweries and easy shuttle support. Start with a Queenstown pick-up, travel to Arrowtown, then ride the 16.5 km Wharehuanui Trail through open landscapes, forest sections and wide Whakatipu Basin views.

With bike hire, helmet, trail map, local tips and support included, this is an easy way to enjoy Queenstown’s cycling and craft beer scene without sorting the logistics yourself. Along the way, stop at local favourites such as Gantley’s Tavern, Canyon Brewing or Searchlight Brewery, then finish at the best return point for your day.

Tour Highlights

  • Self-guided Queenstown brewery bike trail
  • Shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
  • Ride the 16.5 km Wharehuanui Trail
  • Standard bike and e-bike options
  • Trail map, helmet and local tips included
  • Optional brewery stops along the route
  • Support available during your ride
  • Flexible finish and return shuttle options

Tour code: Ale Trail – Wharehuanui Adventure

  • Meet in central Queenstown at Marmolada Café on Camp Street
  • Shuttle to Arrowtown for your bike fitting and quick trail briefing
  • Ride the Wharehuanui Trail at your own pace
  • Stop at breweries and cafés along the way
  • Finish where you like and return by shuttle, or ride back if you prefer

Suggested Stops

  • Arrowtown for an optional brunch stop before you ride
  • Gantley’s Tavern
  • Canyon Brewing with an exclusive rider deal on tasting paddles
  • Searchlight Brewery as an optional extra stop

You’re in control of the day — ride fast, ride slow or stop often.

  • Shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
  • Flexible return options from the trail (upon availability)
  • eBike or pedal bike
  • Helmet + map + local tips
  • Full support (including rain rescue if needed)

What's not included

  • Food and drinks at cafés and breweries
  • Minimum Age: 16 years + to ride unsupervised
  • Junior trailers and co-pilot tandem attachments available for one child or two infants up to 45kgs.
  • Attachments ideal for children over 4 years old to ride with an adult.
  • More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund less 10% administrative fee**.
  • Within 48 hours: No refund

**Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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