Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 3-day downhill mountain biking adventure in New Zealand, exploring the top three bike parks: Queenstown, Coronet Peak, and Cardrona. Enjoy unrestricted uplifts and full-day passes to these legendary parks, boasting over 30 world-class trails and epic vertical drops. Start your journey at the Queenstown Bike Park, nestled in the Ben Lomond Reserve, with trails for all skill levels. Day two takes you to Coronet Peak, where you'll experience thrilling rides via the Coronet Express chairlift and dedicated bike taxi shuttles. Conclude your adventure at Cardrona Bike Park, offering extensive downhill and cross-country trails with breathtaking alpine views. Stay in comfortable 4-star apartments with daily breakfast and return airport transfers included. Please note, mountain bike hire is not included but can be arranged as an add-on. This self-guided tour promises an adrenaline-pumping experience for avid mountain bikers. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - Queenstown Bike Park
Location: Queenstown
Accommodation Name: 4* Apartments
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full day pass to the legendary Queenstown Bike Park. The QBP is located 450m above Queenstown in the Ben Lomond Reserve, and is accessed by Skyline's gondola assisted bike lift.
This epic hub features 30+ world class mountain biking trails in amongst the pine trees, and boasts 30km of tracks with the longest run of 6km.
Terrain is made up of 30% beginner, 20% Intermediate & 50% advanced and individual trail information with a map of the bike park can be found . If you're after epic downhill in Queenstown then the QBP is simply a must do.
Day 2 - Coronet Peak
Location: Coronet Peak
Accommodation Name: 4* Apartments
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a full day of riding and includes 4 hours unlimited access to Coronet Peak trails courtesy of the Coronet Express chairlift. The Coronet XC trail is rated an intermediate grade 3, upper and lower Rude Rock trails are grade 4 while the Coronet DH trail is for the more experienced rated at expert grade 5.
We also utilise dedicated bike taxi shuttles today so you can really maximise your day, and include laps of the infamous Zoot Track via the Skippers Saddle and the new local favourite Hot Rod for more epic flowy single track right down to the valley floor.
Riding from Coronet Peak to Arrowtown via Bush Creek and finishing with a cold one is a great way to round of an epic day and can be done via the grade 6 Slip Saddle route or the grade 3 Coronet Face Water Race trail.
Day 3 - Cardrona Bike Park
Location: Cardrona
Accommodation Name: 4* Apartments
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full day pass to Cardrona Bike Park at Cardrona Alpine Resort which operates two chairlifts to provide access to an extensive trail network offering over 30km's of DH and XC trails including some of the highest and longest in New Zealand.
This bike park really suits keen downhillers with the park being largely dominated by intermediate, advanced and expert trails set in epic New Zealand alpine terrain and with stellar views to boot.
The highest lift tops out at 1860m with a vertical rise of 345m, and the 345ha of terrain is made up of 15% beginner, 50% intermediate and 35% advanced trails. You can check out a trail map for Cardrona Bike Park here.
What's Included
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Full Day Skyline Gondola Pass
A full day pass to the Skyline Gondola for access to the Queenstown Bike Park.
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Full Day Chairlift Pass to Cardrona Bike
A full day chairlift pass to access the trails at Cardrona Bike Park.
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Half Day Chairlift Pass at Coronet Peak
A half day chairlift pass for riding at Coronet Peak.
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Half Day Bike Taxi Shuttles
Half day access to bike taxi shuttles to maximize trail riding.
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Accommodation
3 nights stay in 4-star apartments.
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Meals
Breakfast provided daily.
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Transfers
Return airport transfers included.
What's Not Included
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MTB Hire
Mountain bike hire is not included in the price; rentals can be purchased as an add-on.
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Guided Tours
The MTB packages are self-guided; participants are responsible for their own safety.
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Optional Bike Damage Insurance
Optional bike damage insurance is available at the time of hire but not included in the package.
Please Note
MTB Hire is not included in the price however rentals can be purchased as an add-on. Helmets are provided with all MTB bike hires, with additional protection such as full face, knee pads and elbow pads included for days in the Queenstown Bike Park. Optional bike damage insurance is available at the time of hire.
MTB packages are self guided in nature; participants are responsible for their own safety and ride at their own risk. We recommend using Trailforks for trail descriptions and gradings.
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless transportation with return airport transfers, full day gondola and chairlift passes, and dedicated bike taxi shuttles to maximize your trail time.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in 4-star apartments for 3 nights, complete with daily breakfast to fuel your adventures.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of trails can I expect at the Queenstown Bike Park?
The Queenstown Bike Park features over 30 world-class mountain biking trails with a mix of 30% beginner, 20% intermediate, and 50% advanced trails. The park offers 30km of tracks with the longest run being 6km.
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What is included in the MTB package?
The package includes a full day Skyline Gondola pass to Queenstown Bike Park, a full day chairlift pass to Cardrona Bike Park, a half day chairlift pass at Coronet Peak, half day bike taxi shuttles, 3 nights in 4-star apartments, daily breakfast, and return airport transfers.
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Are bike rentals included in the tour package?
Bike rentals are not included in the price of the tour package, but they can be purchased as an add-on.
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What kind of trails are available at Coronet Peak?
Coronet Peak offers a variety of trails including the Coronet XC trail rated as intermediate grade 3, upper and lower Rude Rock trails at grade 4, and the Coronet DH trail for experienced riders rated at expert grade 5.
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What can I expect at Cardrona Bike Park?
Cardrona Bike Park offers over 30km of downhill and cross-country trails, with a mix of 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 35% advanced trails. The park is set in New Zealand's alpine terrain with the highest lift reaching 1860m and a vertical rise of 345m.
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Is the tour guided or self-guided?
The MTB package is self-guided in nature, meaning participants are responsible for their own safety and ride at their own risk.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes. We do not have a Single surcharge as we have many solo travellers joining our extended South Island tours. Tour prices are however based on Twin/Dbl ensuite accommodation which see's same gender solo travellers twinned throughout the tour. where available. If you would like to guarantee your own private ensuite accommodation throughout the tour you can request an upgrade.
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What visas or passports do I need to travel to NZ?
All visitors to NZ must carry a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave NZ. Visitors from most of the world incl Europe and the USA who intend to stay for less than three months do not require a visa. If you want to stay longer than 3 months, or your country of origin does not have a visa waiver agreement with NZ, you need to apply for a visitor's visa.
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Do I need travel insurance to travel with Adventure Junkies?
Travel insurance is essential for all Adventure Junkies trips. Insurance must indicate that you have cover for at least medical expenses and emergency repatriation. Please ensure that your insurance covers you for all activities included on your trip.
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Can you help me find flights to NZ?
As we are not a travel agency unfortunately we cannot book flights for your trip.
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Adventure Junkies requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of adventure junkies charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 6 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
3 Day Downhill Epic MTB package.
3 Days Starting in Queenstown, New Zealand and ending in Cardrona, New Zealand
Visiting: Queenstown, Coronet Peak, Cardrona
Tour operator:
Tour code:
675772
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
16-65
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
