Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

Ride to Riches follows the 35km Twin River Trail outside Queenstown, crossing seven bridges and tracing three rivers on broad gravel paths with simple navigation. This is a ride built around changing views of mountains, rivers and open countryside, with a route that suits a half day on the bike.

Along the way, you’ll pass the Kawarau River, a historic river linked to the region’s gold mining past, and continue toward Arrowtown, a gold rush village known for its well-preserved buildings. The route also includes the Historic Lower Shotover Bridge, where the area’s mining history is still part of the landscape, and sections with views over the Shotover River and Lake Wakatipu. From the Southern Discoveries Bridge, the scale of the surrounding terrain becomes part of the ride itself.

You can choose from Giant Talon E-bikes or Trek Powerfly 4s, with e-bikes strongly recommended for the best experience on this trail. There is a minimum height of 150cm for e-bike riders, while pedal bikes are better suited to experienced riders. Direct bookings include door-to-door service, and the ride is supported by a knowledgeable local team. This is a four-hour ride that combines easy trail riding with some of the best-known river and gold mining landscapes around Queenstown.