With fast lifts that prioritise mountain bikers, you could link three absolute banger trails into one run and have yourself 1200m of descending. You can make your way down to 'Zoot track' or join 'Hot Rod' which takes riders to the valley floor, or during the summer months, you can ride the lift here and access the trails on the ski field itself, the XC, DH trails and the new Grade 4 Upper Rude Rock trails are a good time. It gets amazing sunrises to the east towards the Kawarau Gorge and Cromwell and is the starting place of some of Queenstown's most loved trails. Queenstown is also a great place to base yourself to travel further on from, with access to five of New Zealand's Great Rides, Cardrona right on the doorstep, and multi-day options headed into Central Otago, and Southland.Ĭoronet Peak is the closest ski mountain to Queenstown, only 25mins away from the town centre, situated on the southern slopes of the 1,649-metre peak which shares its name. Having an international airport set up to deal with bikes makes it super convenient to get to if you're not driving. There are so many iconic tracks and riding spots, you could stay busy for days without repeating a trail. It's pretty hard to do the town justice with only a few days. In recent years it's been the summer home for many pro-riders, Kiwi's and internationals, spending the Northern Hemisphere off-season living the dream every day, riding, training, and enjoying the vibrant nightlife. If you like riding bikes, you'll like Queenstown. Lakeside e-bike trails, to massive jump lines, lift-accessed downhill tracks to dirt jumps parks. There's riding to suit every level and type of rider. In mountain biking circles, Queenstown is world-renowned. Go beyond these main attractions, and you'll find many hidden gems and the possibilities for adventure are endless. It's the town where you can bungy jump, go jet-boating, skydive and luge in the morning, then cruise around the lake on the TSS Earnslaw, go to a vineyard and treat yourself to an exquisite meal in the evening. The beauty of Queenstown not only lies within the landscape, but the abundance of opportunities it provides.
There is natural beauty and awe-inspiring vistas everywhere you look. Built around Queenstown Bay, on New Zealand's longest lake, the town is surrounded by impressive mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and Ben Lomond. From five-star boutique to casual and cosy, there's something to appeal to everyone. The township itself is more resort-like than small-town, with hotels restaurants, and bars in abundance. Queenstown, or Tāhuna as it's known in Māori, has long been the key destination in New Zealand for those looking to do something exciting. Situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Whakatipu, you'll find Queenstown, New Zealand's home of adventure, known around the world by mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, and adventure seekers alike.