The Queenstown Trail

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Cycling is the perfect way to enjoy the iconic lake and mountain scenery around Queenstown, New Zealand. We followed part of , which is a designated easy-intermediate (grade 2 -3) level cycle trail beginning at Lake Wakatipu and ending in The Gibbston Valley.



The complete Queenstown trail stretches 120 kms, and there are plenty of bike hire shops and bike tour operators in Queenstown offering pick-up and drop off transport services. It is also very accessible to join in smaller sections of the trail, depending on your abilities - with an optional circuit around Lake Hayes, before continuing through to the historic gold mining village of Arrowtown. This stunning section of takes in the Shotover River and crosses a restored historic bridge.



The final section of follows the Kawarau River and passes right through the famous Gibbston Valley wine region, which is perfect for those wishing to take a break for a little pinot noir cellar door tasting.



Overall, we found the trail to be perfectly maintained and clearly signed, with plenty of cafes to visit and places to stay along the way. is open to ride at all times of the year, but can be very busy during peak holiday periods.

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