The 10 Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in South Island, New Zealand

Enjoy a scenic shuttle transfer with Queenstown's most experienced bike tour company from Queenstown to Arrowtown. In Arrowtown we cover mountain bike fitting, navigation and trail information. Set off on your self-guided bike ride along the Arrow River Bridges Trail to the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Bike a short distance into the Gibbston valley of vines to a designated winery from where we will pick up and shuttle you back to Queenstown. This is a half day product departing Queenstown as follows: SUMMER (1 October - 30 April): Morning: Departs 9am - Returns 1pm (departs Gibbston at 12.30pm). Afternoon: Departs 1pm - Returns 5pm (departs Gibbston at 4.30pm). WINTER (1 May - 30 September): Departs 10am - Returns 2pm (departs Gibbston at 1.30pm).

Inclusions: Latest model hardtail mountain bike and helmet, Detailed trail map, Transport out and back, Great advice from our team who know the trails inside out

Exclusions: No vehicle support during self-guided ride

The best way over half a day to capture the highlights of this region’s stunning scenery and showcase why this place is an adventurer’s paradise. The beauty in this unique itinerary is the combination of sightseeing and straight out adventure all in one action packed afternoon. Starting in our Landcruiser’s and the capable hands of experienced local guides you will get very personalised tour to visit world famous areas like Skippers Canyon and Arrowtown followed by multiple river crossings up the Arrow River to experience a Lord of the Rings movie location and try your hand gold panning in hopes of taking home some gold. We then take it up a level when you strap in and drive, or be passenger with the guide, our top of the range sports buggies around our exclusive off-road playground through the hills and forests overlooking Queenstown. These forest trails have been designed to thrill and reward with breath taking views only a lucky few get to sample.

Inclusions: Wet weather gear provided if needed for buggies.

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Housed in two beautifully-restored period building in Invercargill’s inner-city, Classic Motorcycle Mecca offers visitors the chance to get up close to a dizzying array of motorcycles. With pieces dating from as far back as 1902 through to the sleekest of modern machines, the collection includes some of the most rare and significant motorcycles in the world.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Restroom on board

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages

Located at the heart of the Queenstown Trail Better By Bike has some amazing ride options beginning right outside our location - literally! Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning and photographed scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery around every corner! Kiwi owned and operated we’d love to show you our backyard and introduce you to the best trails around. Thee trails once known only to locals and enthusiasts are now accessible to you! - Every season we provide a fleet of new season bikes to choose from. We’ll make sure you’re completely kitted out before you leave with a great bike, easy to read maps and the best advice. -Our bikes brand is Specialized and we have both Hard Tail Mountain Bike and Cruiser options available. - Our expert staff will pair you with your perfect bike, match you to the best trail and get you out on the trail quick-smart!

Inclusions: Helmet, Trail Map, Use of bicycle, Private transportation

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If you don’t have transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Pinot Noir, then let us come and collect you and drop you off at your accommodation. Upon completion of your ride we will drop you back to your accommodation or if you have ridden back to your accommodation in Queenstown, we will come and pick up the bikes. Life made easy, let the adventure begin! Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning and photographed scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery around every corner! Kiwi owned and operated we’d love to show you our backyard and introduce you to the best trails around. Thee trails once known only to locals and enthusiasts are now accessible to you! -Our Ebikes brands are Specialized and Moustache. - Our expert staff will pair you with your perfect bike, match you to the best trail and get you out on the trail quick-smart!

Inclusions: Helmet, Trail Map, Use of bicycle, Private transportation

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Half day is morning only, between 9am and 1pm giving you 4 hours ride time. A great option if you are limited for time, just right to complete our most popular ride from Arrowtown to the Kawarau Bridge in Gibbston and back, or the loop ride around Lake Hayes. Kiwi owned and operated we’d love to show you our backyard and introduce you to the best trails around. Thee trails once known only to locals and enthusiasts are now accessible to you! - Every season we provide a fleet of new season bikes to choose from. We’ll make sure you’re completely kitted out before you leave with a great bike, easy to read maps and the best advice. -Our bikes brand is Specialized and we have both Hard Tail Mountain Bike and Cruiser options available. - Our expert staff will pair you with your perfect bike, match you to the best trail and get you out on the trail quick-smart! Duration Anytime between 1pm - 5pm

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet, Trail Map

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Our latest model hardtail Mountain Bikes have been specifically chosen for exploring the 130kms of the beautiful Queenstown Trail network. As Queenstown Trails most experienced bike tour company our local team have spent many years exploring these trails. Our fleet of bikes are maintained to the highest quality by our in-house mechanics, ensuring your day biking these beautiful trails will be an enjoyable and smooth ride. We cater to the whole family and for the kids have 16", 20", and 24" bikes, and for infants we have trailers and half-bikes/tag-alongs available for hire. Get out and see more of Queenstown with us!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmets, Queenstown Trail Map, Ride recommendations and tips from locals

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Electric Bikes enable you to go further, faster, with less effort! Our fleet of Electric Bikes are the latest model Merida E-Big range. These pedal-assisted front suspension E-Bikes are perfectly suited for exploring the Queenstown Trail network. Upon pick up our local, knowledgeable team will clearly explain how they operate so you get the most out of your ride - our e-bikes are nice and simple to operate. Flatten those hills, go further and explore more and enjoy a great ride hassle free with Queenstown's Trails most experienced bike operator! We guarantee you'll have a blast!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet, Queenstown Trail Map, Recommendations from a local experienced team, All Fees and Taxes

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Explore at your own pace the Stunning beauty of Queenstown and its surround areas trails with our Full Day eBike Hire (Electric Bike), including door to door drop and pickup off service! Brand new top of the line 2020 electric bikes - ride only on the newest bikes with the latest technology on board. Door to door drop off and pick up services - the only company in Queenstown to operate this 365 days of the year. All gear included - helmet, map, locks, repair kit and local knowledge! Best service in town! Transport options available to add on if you would like to ride to a destination like Frankton, Arrowtown or Gibbston Valley or more.

Inclusions: Electric Bike Hire for up to 8 Hours, Helmet, Repair Kit, Locks, Maps

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CHP Bike Rental shop is located on the shores of Lake Dunstan, in the old historic Wisharts building at the Cromwell Heritage Precinct with the main trail just a few metres from our front doors. The new 54km Lake Dunstan cycle trail starts just north of Pisa Moorings towards Wanaka at Smiths Way. It follows the edge of Lake Dunstan, through Cromwell to the renowned wine growing area of Bannockburn and then carries on towards the very picturesque Cornish Point which you will then enter the Cromwell Gorge to Clyde where the trail will pass New Zealand’s third largest hydroelectric dam - the Clyde Dam. We offer a transport service to shuttle you & your bikes to the start of the trail at Smiths Way, where you then have the option of riding one way and be picked up at the end of your days ride. There’s no better place than Central Otago wineries which Cromwell has some of the best in the region and also enjoy some amazing food at one of the local vineyards, cafes or restaurants.

Inclusions: Bike Helmet, Bike Lock, Bike Pump & Puncture Repair Kit

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