Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride

This self guided half day ride starts with a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, where you’re set up with a bike, trail map, and local tips before heading out on the trail. It is a relaxed 15 km route designed to be ridden at your own pace, making it well suited to families, couples, and groups.

From Arrowtown, you follow the Arrow River Bridges Trail, a scenic section that takes you across swing bridges and through river gorges. The route then leads to the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge, where you can watch bungy jumpers in action at the famous Kawarau Bungy Bridge site. The ride combines heritage, river scenery, and one of the area’s best known landmarks in a format that is easy to enjoy without rushing.

The final stretch continues into Gibbston Valley, where the ride ends at Gibbston Valley Winery. Here, you can finish with a wine tasting or a coffee before joining the return shuttle to Queenstown.

Summer departures run from 1 September to 30 April, with morning trips from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and afternoon trips from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Winter departures run from 1 May to 31 August, with morning trips from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and afternoon trips from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm.