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Be sure to stop by the Boat Shed Cafe and try a sticky bun and enjoy the views over the lake to the spectaclar Remarkables Mountains.
If you feel like a couple of hours in the fresh Queenstown air then this trail is for you! It’s a relatively flat and easy ride or long-ish walk with wide trails designed for walkers and riders to share. It’s ideal for families with young children or those of us who are relative strangers to cycling!
Begin at the Queenstown Gardens entrance and follow the signposts all the way along the lakefront. Stop for coffee at the Boatshed, Frankton Marina then follow the signs to the historic one-lane Kawarau Falls bridge. This is where Lake Wakatipu flows into the mighty Kawarau River. A great photo spot.
If more coffee calls or you feel the urge for a spa or massage, brunch or beer, stop off at The Hilton Hotel for a luxurious experience. If the mood takes you, make an afternoon of it and ask the Hilton to arrange return transport for you and your bikes. Or you can carry on past The Hilton along the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Here you’ll get an up-close view of some of Queenstown’s most notable contemporary homes. Take your time to soak up the lakefront views and incredible photo opportunities along the way. The easy trail takes you to the Wakatipu Yacht Club – continue past the yacht club and explore the recently upgraded Kelvin Peninsula Loop.
The Loop will lead you through forests and give you a birds eye view of Queenstown Bay, Walter Peak and the Frankton Arm. Keep your eyes peeled, as this Loop is fast becoming known as the 'Sculpture Trail'. There are three stunning Sculptures positioned around the Peninsula - take your time (and photo's) to enjoy these stunning works of art - they include Kelvin Peninsula Goats, three distinctive goats by Auckland artist Jeff Thomson best known for his work in corrugated iron, and a schist and steel static kinetic sculpture by Arrowtown artist Shane Woolridge located on the Kelvin Peninsula headland. The Shane Woolridge sculpture, named Thru Link to Peak, is constructed of 25 tonnes of schist and perfectly frames Walter Peak on the far side of the lake. and the most recent addition is an imposing corten and stainless steel sculpture created by local artist Mark Hill is the most recent addition set alongside Lake Wakatipu at Kelvin Grove. Known as Presence, Marks says his work depicts a tree spirit. “The location is perfect and the colours of Presence blend with the surrounding trees. In fact the sculpture blends so well it catches you by surprise when you first see it.”
The Queenstown Golf Course has a great café and is only a short ride or walk from the Trail and is well sign-posted (plus you can't miss it - it's the building in the middle of the world's most scenic Golf Course!). Be sure to stop in at the Golf Course for a coffee, they also have air available by the pro-shop for your tires.
Return the same way, carry on around the Loop and back onto the Kelvin Peninsula Trail or arrange transport for you and your bikes, back to Queenstown.
A tip for you - Chargeabout Electric Bikes have a rental store located by the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel - if you haven't had a go on an E-Bike we suggest you give it a shot - it's great fun, and not cheating at all because you still need to pedal to make the bike go, it's just up to you how much assistance you ask from the bike. We recommend these if you are not as fit as you want to be, or just fancy having a go and a fab E-Bike.
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Experience New Zealand flightseeing at its best with Air Milford. Choose from our fun Queenstown scenic flight tours, or flights to Milford and Doubful Sounds, Mount Cook, Queenstown - Te Anau and even Steward Island.
We're the local experts for all your biking needs on the Queenstown Trails. See what we do.
Designer cycling bags with art diary, sketching equipment, and self directed manual to allow you to record views, and items of interest, whilst you are resting on the trails so you have something to reminisce about.
At Bikes & Barbers, we are passionate and knowledgeable about all things E-Bike.
See-NZ is born out of our crazy big love for this magnificent country of Aotearoa, New Zealand. There is so much to see and do...we see how electric bikes open up the senses to experience so much more of the environment in which they roll.
We have every style of E-Bike available to rent. Come and see us at Terrace Junction!
- Electric bike hire, from urban to full suspension electric mountain bike
- Price: From $70 full day
- Shuttle available
- Group prices
- Long term hire discount
- Convenient location at Unit CG3, Terrace Junction in Frankton
A stylish European inspired boutique hotel combines an intimate, timeless feel with genuine New Zealand hospitality.
Charge About Queenstown - ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKES - now Queenstown's #1 rated bike experience on TripAdvisor. Ride the incredible Queenstown trails on one of ChargeAbout's European electric-assist mountain bikes.
Boasting the most enviable location in Queenstown, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments provides unspoiled views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. The hotel has 66 Studio rooms and 19 two bedroom apartments with either a private balcony or courtyard.
Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and within walking distance of Queenstown central shopping and entertainment area, Copthorne Hotel Queenstown Lakefront is the perfect all year round resort.
Cycle Higher specialize in bike hire and frisbee rental and retail. Cycle Higher is conveniently situated in central Queenstown, making it a perfect place to pick up a great quality bike and head off on your adventure!
We live & love cycling. Queenstown bike hire 50m From the beach at Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown Trail literally starts on our doorstep.. Quality cycle hire & service. Free coffee. Helmet included. Frisbee hire for Queenstown Gardens.
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Our friendly and helpful team is dedicated to delivering the best possible service to all of our guests.
Heritage Queenstown offers breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the spectacular Remarkables mountain range and is considered one of the best hotels in the region. Guests can take advantage of the gymnasium, sauna, spa and a heated swimming pool that allows year-round swimming, both indoors and outside.
Want to experience Queenstown like never before? This is the place. Kawarau Village offers new ways to experience this world renowned region.
Nestled in the heart of vibrant Queenstown, with breathtaking views across Lake Wakatipu to the iconic Remarkables mountain range, staying at Hotel St Moritz means you’ve chosen a superb base from which to explore our region’s truly world-class landscape.
No visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, The World Home of Bungy, opened in 1988. Nestled into a rock face overlooking the stunning Kawarau River, the view alone will satisfy any crowd.
43 km of Pure Adrenalin : Only KJet offers over 60 minutes of unforgettable thrills, spins and exhilaration across three waterways in one of the world’s most stunning locations.
Mercure Queenstown Resort is a 4 star hotel located on a unique vantage point with spectacular views overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable’s Mountains.
Enjoy spellbinding luxury and timeless elegance at Millennium Hotel Queenstown. Located on Frankton Road, the main thoroughfare into Queenstown, this international class, 4 Star-Plus hotel is within walking distance of Lake Wakatipu, central shopping and entertainment area.
Centrally located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, treat yourself to 4-star tranquility at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.
Outside Sports has been your local outdoor retail store since 1995. We pride ourselves on our friendly staff who have extensive experience and knowledge of the outdoor activities in the Central Otago area, and our large range of quality outdoor sporting products. We also have Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese speaking staff.
Catering to bikers with a comfortable affordable bed, local knowledge, trail maps, bike storage and bike rental.
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Queenstown Golf Club, located at the end of the Kelvin Heights peninsula 14km from Queenstown, is regarded as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world.
The most centrally located holiday park in Queenstown offering a wide range of accommodation options.
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Centrally located, yet surrounded by parklands, Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel is an architecturally-designed 19 room hotel that compliments Queenstown’s majestic mountain backdrop to perfection.
Ramada Remarkables is the first hotel in the region situated with easy access to the airport. On the doorstep of the hotel is The Remarkables Park Centre.
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Set on three acres of alpine hillside in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables range, Sherwood offers a unique setting in which to unwind, and reconnect with self, nature and the spirit of rock’n roll.
SMOKORUN: Perfect spot for a coffee & one of our delicious burgers or wraps
Great food and awesome customer service.
Hearty and deliciously fresh food complimented with excellent Caffe L’affare coffee.
French antique chic sits aside New Zealand’s sophisticated modern designs at this centrally located boutique hotel.
The Rees Hotel’s five star accommodation options include 60 luxurious Hotel Rooms and 90 spacious 1-3 bedroom apartments.
Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier holiday destination, The Spire Hotel offers award winning luxury Queenstown accommodation where genuine hospitality, serenity and style uniquely combine.
Bike rental, retail, and repair
Keen to explore the awesome bike trails around Queenstown & the Southern Lakes district? We have a range of new seasons rental bikes suitable for all riders... Whether you are looking for a gnarly downhill bike, a cross country ride or a casual cruiser for hire we will have an option to suit. Our staff are a bunch of dedicated and knowledgeable bikers, so come see us for some local trail advice.
We have the largest quality bike rental fleet in Queenstown. We’ve got Giant DH Bikes, all mountain bikes, kids’ bikes, recreational bikes, & light-weight cross country full suspension bikes. We have full workshop on site in our Brecon Street location complete with our own bike mechanic’s, who currently work on World Cup Teams in our off-season.
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