Ride Queenstown
Mountain Biking
World-class trails, gondola-accessed bike parks, and a passionate MTB community. Queenstown is one of the best mountain biking destinations on the planet.
Trail map
Live from Trailforks — 230+ Queenstown MTB trailsThe full, live trail network for the Whakatipu Basin, powered by Trailforks and maintained by the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club. Tap a trail for grade, length and conditions.
Latest trail reports
Rider-submitted conditions, live from Trailforks.
Local favourites
A hand-picked starter list — see the map above for the full network.
Queenstown Bike Park
Skyline Gondola
Gondola-accessed downhill trails for all abilities. 30+ trails from green to black diamond. NZ's premier lift-accessed bike park.
Fernhill Trails
Fernhill, Queenstown
Local favourite bush singletrack with technical features and flowing berms. Multiple loops from 30 min to 2+ hours.
Wynyard / Gorge Road
Gorge Road, Queenstown
Jump park and flow trails right in town. The after-work session spot for locals. Constantly being improved by the community.
7 Mile Bike Park
7 Mile, Queenstown
Free community-built bike park with XC loops, flow trails, and a skills area. Great for families and intermediate riders.
Coronet Peak DH
Coronet Peak
Steep, technical downhill runs accessed by shuttle. Loose rock, big features, and serious vert. For experienced riders only.
Queenstown Trail
Queenstown-Arrowtown-Gibbston
120km+ of scenic off-road trails connecting Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley. Ride through wine country and along rivers.
Rude Rock
Coronet Peak
Iconic Queenstown trail — steep, loose, and technical. A rite of passage for local riders. Not for the faint-hearted.
Dream Track
Ben Lomond
High-alpine singletrack with incredible views over Lake Wakatipu. Long climb rewarded with flowing descent through tussock and bush.
Community partner
Queenstown Mountain Bike Club
Formed in 2003, QMTBC builds and maintains the trails across the Whakatipu Basin and is the voice of local riding — 2,200+ members strong. Every trail is free to ride; membership funds the trail network and unlocks discounts at 90+ local businesses.
- • Social rides & Wednesday dig nights
- • Enduro & DH race series
- • Trail building volunteer days
- • Women's riding groups
Bike Hire, Shops & Shuttles
Full-sus rentals, e-bikes, servicing, shuttles and guiding — Queenstown's bike shops and operators.
- •Alta Queenstown— Brand-name ski, snowboard and outdoor gear on Duke Street, serving Queenstown's mountain crowd year-round.
- •Better By Bike— Arrowtown's go-to bike shop with a 4.9-star reputation and serious technical depth for riders of all levels.
- •Bikeaholic— Queenstown's high-rated bike specialist on Gorge Road — sales, builds and servicing for serious riders.
- •Bike Hire NZ— Frankton-based bike hire and gear shop, ideally placed for Queenstown's trail network and lakeside rides.
- •Bro Bike— Full-service bike shop on Camp Street covering sales, servicing, clothing, and local trail knowledge.
- •ChargeAbout & eBike Studio Queenstown - Moustache Electric Bike Sales & Rentals— Queenstown's Moustache eBike specialists — sales and rentals from a dedicated studio in Frankton.
- •CJSuspension New Zealand— Frankton-based suspension specialists servicing, tuning, and manufacturing mountain bike components for Queenstown's serious riders.
- •COMMENCAL NEW ZEALAND QUEENSTOWN— COMMENCAL's own Queenstown store — direct-from-manufacturer mountain bikes for Queenstown's world-class trail network.
- •Evo Cycles Queenstown— Frankton bike shop with a 4.8-star reputation, stocking road, gravel, and mountain bikes for Queenstown's varied terrain.
- •Mech Lab— Arrowtown's serious bike workshop — technical builds, repairs, and gear for Queenstown's demanding trails.
- •Outer Box— Frankton-based bike and outdoor gear specialist with manufacturing capability and a serious five-star reputation.
- •Outside Sports Queenstown— Comprehensive outdoor gear shop on Shotover Street specializing in cycling equipment, adventure clothing, and sporting goods for Queenstown's terrain. Offers on-site bike servicing and knowledgeable advice for local conditions.
MTB Events
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