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Plan Your Kawarau Gorge E-Bike and Winery Experience
This single-day tour covers approximately 36 km, with four to five hours of riding across Grade 2 (easy) and Grade 3 (intermediate) terrain. Although the route includes easier sections, it is recommended for experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness and confident bike-handling skills. Much of the trail crosses remote backcountry, including an unsupported 32 km section, so riders should be comfortable managing varied surfaces and riding independently.
Choose a departure option from Gibbston, Queenstown, Arrowtown or Cromwell, with shuttle transfers connecting you to the trailhead and your preferred return point. The package includes premium e-bike hire, a MIPS helmet, a mini-repair kit, pannier and handlebar bags, associated shuttles, a trail map, trail support, and a burger and beverage at Bannockburn Hotel. The main operating season runs from September to May, while winter departures from June to August are available on request, with bike fitting and the tour briefing conducted in Gibbston.
- Premium eBike hire
- Additional equipment: MIPs helmet, mini-repair kit, pannier & handlebar bags
- Bannockburn Hotel burger & beverage
- All associated shuttles
- Trail map
- Trail support
- Route: Gibbston - Cromwell
- Distance: 36 km
- Ride Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
- Trail Grade: Grade 2 (Easy), Grade 3 (Intermediate)
- Fitness Level: Previous biking experience and a good level of fitness are imperative for the enjoyment of this trail.
Departure
- Departs at 9.15-10.45am from Gibbston | 8am from Queenstown | 8.30am from Arrowtown/Cromwell
Check-in at 9-10.30am from Gibbston | 7.45am, Queenstown | 8.20am, Arrowtown | 8.15am, Cromwell
NB: Bike fitting and tour briefing will be conducted in Gibbston
Return
- Return to Cromwell by bike by approximately 4:15pm
- Adult: 13 years and up
- Child: 10-12 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.
