Cycle Tours & Trails
Day Tours
What are the highlights of the Kawarau Gorge Trail?
- Ride approximately 40 km between Gibbston and Cromwell
- Follow the Kawarau River through dramatic backcountry gorge scenery
- Cross suspension bridges high above the river
- Ride beneath Nevis Bluff and through historic gold-mining country
- Finish through the vineyards and landscapes of Bannockburn and Cromwell
What is included?
- Premium e-bike hire
- MIPS helmet
- Mini repair kit
- Waterproof pannier bag
- Handlebar bag
- Detailed trail map
- Professional bike fitting
- Comprehensive trail briefing
- Scheduled shuttle transport according to selected departure option
- Trail support
Not included:
- Meals and drinks
- Goldfields Mining Centre admission
- Wine tastings
- Optional activities
- Bike accidental damage insurance
- Personal purchases
This is a remote, self-guided backcountry ride rather than a leisurely vineyard cycle.
You should be comfortable:
- Riding approximately 40 km
- Riding on compacted gravel
- Controlling an e-bike confidently
- Riding near exposed edges and steep drop-offs
- Crossing suspension bridges
- Managing changing weather conditions
- Riding independently for several hours
There are sections where vehicle access and mobile coverage are limited.
Follow all trail signs, keep left, expect other cyclists and walkers travelling in both directions, and walk any section you do not feel confident riding.
- Route: Gibbston - Cromwell
- Trail Grade: Grade 2 (Easy), Grade 3 (Intermediate)
- Fitness Level: Previous biking experience and a good level of fitness is imperative for the enjoyment of this trail.
- Departure:
- Departs at 9.15-10.45am from Gibbston | 8am from Queenstown | 8.30am from Arrowtown and Cromwell
- Check-in at 9-10.30am from Gibbston | 7.45am from Queenstown | 8.20am, Arrowtown | 8.15am, Cromwell
- Return: Return to Cromwell by bike by approximately 4:15pm
Age Information
- Adult: 13 years and up
- Child: 6-12 years
- Cancellations 72+ hours before departure: Full refund*
- Between 72 - 24 hours: Refund* less $100 per person cancellation fee
- Within 24 hours / no-show: 100% cancellation fee.
Note: *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. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
