Around The Basin Bike Queenstown

The most experienced team operating on the Queenstown Trail network. They offer a personalised Kiwi-flavour for all your biking needs in the area.

Bike and E-bike Hire

Hire a bike or E-bike and cruise along the edge of Lake Whakatipu from the shop in central Queenstown. All bikes are serviced by in-house mechanics to make sure they're in top working order for your ride. There are even plenty of options for kids to ride: children's bikes, tag-alongs, or trailers/chariots.

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Bike Hire with Shuttle Transport

Bike/E-bike hire has been packaged together with shuttle transport to enable you to explore more of the Queenstown Trail. The half-day Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley route follows the clear waters of the Arrow River, crossing over suspension bridges (and the Bungy Bridge) before finishing at a cellar door in Gibbston. Or how about the full-day Arrowtown to Queenstown option for those after a challenging, yet awesome day of riding?

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Guided Rides

With years of experience under their belts, the team at Around The Basin offer guided or vehicle supported tours for larger groups. Catering for corporate functions, celebrations, or special occasions, they can customise a biking adventure to suit your group. Relax knowing that all your needs are taken care of.

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Bike the Wineries Rides

A short distance from Queenstown is the Gibbston Wine Valley. There you will find world-class vineyards, cellar doors, a brewery and even a cheesery, all linked by a spectacular bike trail that follows the Kawarau River - what more could you want?

Choose from a Full day, 3/4 Day, or a Half Day option.

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Around The Basin's Shop

The shop is at 3 Searle Lane in central Queenstown. Feel free to pop by to find the bike hire or ride package that suits you.

Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days, all year round.

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Specialising on the Queenstown Trail network, Around The Basin offers half-day, full-day or even multiple-day biking.

All rides are on purpose built bike trails (off-road), and mostly easy riding (Grades 1-2), in a spectacularly scenic part of the world. Their rides showcase the very best of the stunning Whakatipu Basin: pristine waterways and river gorges, snow -capped mountains, suspension bridges, vineyards and cellar doors, and even historic settlements. What better way to explore the area than on a bike or E-bike?

The locally-owned and operated business are the most experienced at getting riders onto the Queenstown Trail, having operated since it first opened. Their team of long-term locals are keen bikers themselves, so will provide heaps of knowledge to give you the best biking experience in Queenstown. The team have also now achieved a Gold Qualmark Endorsement in recognition as one of New Zealand's leading tourism operators. Learn the story behind the business here: