Entry to the private trailKnowledgeable local guidePremium Moustache e-bikeHelmet and glovesSnack bar and soft drinkUnedited photos and videoCourtesy shuttle from Frankton

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Ride to the Sky – Guided Queenstown Mountain E-Bike Tour

South Island

Ride To The Sky

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Riders with e-bikes overlooking Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown Bay

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Start: Frankton

Location: Queenstown

Duration: 3.5 hours

Difficulty: 3

Ride to the Sky is a 3.5-hour guided e-bike tour from Frankton, Queenstown, climbing a private trail through working farmland to Grant Peak, approximately 800 metres above sea level. Enjoy panoramic views across the Wakatipu Basin while riding a premium Moustache e-bike with an experienced local guide. Private trail access, safety equipment, a snack, soft drink, photos, video and a courtesy shuttle are included. Riders must be confident cycling on gravel and uneven terrain.

Guided E-Bike Tour to Grant Peak Above Queenstown

Ride from Frankton towards Grant Peak on a guided e-bike tour that takes you beyond Queenstown’s public cycling trails. The route passes Lake Johnson and Tuckers Beach before entering working farmland and following a purpose-built private track uphill. With pedal assistance from your premium Moustache e-bike, you can tackle the gradual climb while taking in the surrounding landscape.

At the top, enjoy sweeping views across the Wakatipu Basin from approximately 800 metres above sea level. The return ride follows gravel roads and uneven farm tracks, with no jumps or sharp corners described on the route. It’s an opportunity for confident recreational cyclists to experience a more adventurous side of Queenstown with a guide leading the way.

Five riders with e-bikes stop along the Arrow River trail near Queenstown

Rider cruising along the scenic Kawarau River trail with snowy peaks in the background

Three e-bikers pause at a lookout over the Kawarau River near Queenstown

Group of cyclists by Lake Hayes at golden hour with hills in the background

Cyclists admire the view over the Nevis Valley on a high-altitude e-bike tour

E-biker overlooking Frankton and the Remarkables mountain range

Group of riders with e-bikes above Queenstown Airport and Lake Whakatipu

Cyclist rides through foxgloves with a view over Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown

Rider climbs with the Queenstown Airport and Remarkables in the background

Three cyclists standing with their bikes above Lake Whakatipu near Queenstown

Couple resting beside their e-bikes with the Remarkables in the background

E-biker celebrates at the summit with panoramic views over the Nevis Range

Rider with e-bike overlooking Frankton and Lake Whakatipu from a high point

Group of e-bikers silhouetted against the Remarkables on a ridgeline

Group photo of e-bikers with a lookout over Arrowtown and the river

E-biker descends a mountain trail with Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown below

Striking a pose on one of the most iconic lookout points of the Ride to the Sky trail.

Couple resting on rocky outcrop with e-bikes and mountain views in Queenstown

Rider lifting e-bike on a rock at sunset with mountains in the background

E-biker celebrates the view over Queenstown and the airport from the summit

Tour Highlights

Exclusive access to a private mountain trail
Guided ride to the top of Grant Peak
Panoramic views across the Wakatipu Basin
Premium Moustache e-bike included
Ride through working farmland
Pass Lake Johnson and Tuckers Beach
Purpose-built gravel and farm tracks
Morning and afternoon departures

Entry to the private trail
Knowledgeable local guide
Premium Moustache e-bike
Helmet and gloves
Snack bar and soft drink
Unedited photos and video
Courtesy shuttle from Frankton

More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund.**
Within 48 hours of departure: No refund.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

The route climbs gradually through working farmland to Grant Peak, which sits approximately 800 metres above sea level. Your premium e-bike provides pedal assistance to help with the ascent.

You don’t need experience with technical mountain biking features such as jumps, but you should be comfortable cycling on gravel and uneven terrain. This tour is a step up from riding on smooth, paved cycle paths. If you have only ridden on sealed roads, check your suitability with the operator before booking.

Ride to the Sky is designed for confident cyclists who have experience riding on gravel or unsealed roads. The route includes a gradual climb and descent on gravel and uneven farmland tracks, but the supplier describes it as having no jumps or sharp corners. Your e-bike provides pedal assistance, although you still need to control it throughout the ride.