The Best E-Bike Trails In Queenstown
Queenstown is renowned for its incredible array of world-class mountain biking. From family-friendly lakeside pedals, laid-back e-bike wine tours and epic backcountry adventures – Queenstown has a trail for everyone. With so much to explore and such incredible access to some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand, it’s no wonder that e-bikes have become the two-wheeled tool of choice for experiencing the best of Queenstown.
Easy Trails: Beginner Friendly & Perfect for Families
Frankton Track:
Grade: Easy, Grade 2
Distance: 7km out to the Frankton Arm, 13kms to Kelvin Heights Peninsula
Best Time of Year: All year round
The Frankton Track is one of Queenstowns most easily accessible and family-friendly trails all year round. Its wide and exceptionally well-maintained gravel trail make it the perfect place for beginners.
Hugging the lakeside the trail makes it’s way from the Central Queenstown all the way round to the Kelvin Heights peninsula and boasts stunning views of the Remarkables over Lake Whakatipu.
Want to enjoy this ride? Our $49, 3-hour Flexi Ride is the perfect option (and most affordable in Queenstown).
Local Tip: For a coffee with a view check out the Boat Shed Cafe or grab a locally brewed craft beer at Altitude Brewery.
Gibbston Valley Wine Trail
Grade: Easy, Grade 2
Distance: 8.7km one way
Best Time of Year: All year round
Arguably one of the best ways to spend a sunny afternoon in Queenstown, the Gibbston Valley Wine Trail combines stunning scenery with some of New Zealand’s best wineries. With cellar doors, vineyards and even local breweries dotted along the trail, what’s not to like?
Enjoy this experience with our Roam the Wineries Package – the best part is, you don’t even have to worry about pedalling back! We’ll pick you up from the other end with our bike transport shuttle and drop you back wherever you need to be.
Intermediate Trails
Coronet Peak Water Race & Bush Creek
Grade: Intermediate, Grade 3
Distance: 10km one way
Best Time of Year: Spring through Autumn
This epic trail traverses the mountainside of Coronet Peak, taking in spectacular views of the Whakatipu Basin, before beginning its decent into the old Gold Mining settlement of Arrowtown. It’s easily one of the most picturesque rides in Queenstown.
Local Tip: Enjoy a beer and bowl of lemon, pepper hot chips at the Fork & Tap Pub afterwards. Those chips definitely make the shortlist for best in Queenstown.
The Coronet Loop
Grade: Intermediate, Grade 3
Distance: 50km loop
Best Time of Year: Spring through Autumn
If you’re looking to get slightly off the beaten track and enjoy some of New Zealand’s most beautiful backcountry then the Coronet Loop is for you. Start and finish in Arrowtown.
A little on the longer side but well worth the effort this full-day ride is one of the best cross-country trails in New Zealand.
Advanced Trails
The Fernhill Loop
Grade: Advanced, Grade 4
Distance: 7.9km loop
Best Time of Year: Spring through Autumn
The Fernhill loop is a true Queenstown OG trail. Starting from Wynard Bike Park begin the climb to McGazza’s table with a steep and technical final ascent and be rewarded with views that are worth every drop of sweat.
Once at the top soak in the incredible scenery before taking your pick of the downhill trails on option. From fast and flowy to steep techy roots it’s an exhilarating decent with plenty of variety to keep you engaged.
Local Tip: Head into town after and grab lunch from iconic Queenstown destination and world-famous eatery, Ferg Burger.
Ben Lomond Saddle
Grade: Advanced, Grade 4
Distance: 10-30km
Best Time of Year: Spring through Autumn
Perhaps Queenstown’s most iconic decent, Missing Link track from the Ben Lomond saddle is South Island mountain biking at it’s finest. With two climbing options to get there depending on how big of a mission you’re looking for – either from Arthurs Point via the Moonlight Track, or from the Queenstown side via Queenstown Bike Park – either way you’ll be glad of a little e-bike assistance with steep climbs from either direction.
Once at the top you’ll be able to enjoy fast, flowing single-track perfection. Following the natural ridgeline of Ben Lomond before descending into Queenstown Bike Park or joining the Fernhill Loop.
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