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NEW! Kawarau Gorge Trail Blazer - Cromwell to Gibbston

From NZD $120.00

Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Location: Cromwell , Central Otago
Product code: KJCOSD5-web

NB: The opening of this incredible trail has been slightly delayed, but the excitement is building! In the meantime, you can still book your ride online to secure your spot and be among the first to experience the trail on one of our brand-new premium eBikes! ?‍
As soon as the official opening date is confirmed, we’ll be in touch to confirm your booking. We can’t wait to welcome you and share this amazing experience with you!

KAWARAU GORGE TRAIL BLAZER

Kawarau Gorge Trail | 1 Day - Self-guided 39km (Grade 2-3, Intermediate)

>> Cromwell to Gibbston

This self-guided bike tour includes trail comfort bike rental and shuttles to connect you with the trail.

There's a professional and comprehensive trail briefing and professional bike fitting before getting out on the trail
From Cromwell, a short stint on the Lake Dunstan Trail connects you with the Bannockburn trail head
Journey across two suspension bridges that cross the Kawarau River
Stop in at the Goldfields Mining Centre to explore the gold mining history of the area (optional, entry not included)
Wind beneath the Nevis Bluff, and enjoy access to previously inaccessible terrain along the gorge
Celebrate your ride at the Kiwi Journeys depot located at Mt Rosa Wines - the perfect location to sit back, relax and debrief about your adventure

Due to the trail’s backcountry nature, terrain and exposure in places, riders should have a reasonable level of cycling confidence and experience. This ride is not recommended for beginners.

CHOOSE WHERE YOU START:

Option A

Check-in Cromwell (ride Cromwell-Gibbston)

Begin your ride from our Cromwell depot and cycle to Gibbston

Ride: Cromwell to Gibbston (suggested arrival: 9.30am)
Return shuttle departs Gibbston at 4pm
Arrives back at Cromwell at 4.30pm

Option B

Check-in Gibbston (ride Cromwell-Gibbston)

Park at our Gibbston depot and take our morning shuttle to Cromwell

Shuttle departs Gibbston at 9:15am
Ride: Cromwell to Gibbston
Finish at your vehicle in Gibbston by 4.45pm

>> It is possible to add return shuttles to connect to and from the trail heads to this option (B) during checkout:

From Arrowtown at 8.30am for $30 per person
From Queenstown at 8am for $40 per person

This package includes:

Premium Trail Bike hire
Trail head huttle: (A) Gibbston to Cromwell in the afternoon or (B) Gibbston to Cromwell in the morning
MIPs Helmet
Trail briefing and bike fitting the Cromwell depot
Waterproof pannier bag and handlebar bag
Trail map
Kiwi Journeys first class customer service
eBike upgrade if selected

Grade & Distances

Self-guided experience

Distance – approximately 39kms, depot to depot

The Kawarau Gorge Trail is rated as an intermediate (Grade 2–3) cycling and walking trail

Approximately 3–5-hours of riding featuring spectacular, narrow sections with steep drop-offs, suspension bridges, and compacted gravel terrain following the river
The trail is largely a backcountry trail, and as such, a decent level of fitness and biking experience is required to enjoy this trail

Availability

12 months (with the exclusion of Christmas Day)

Accidental damage insurance:

Accidents do happen, we highly recommend you take accidental damage insurance. For example if the bike fell over and damaged a wheel, stand, derailleur or eBike computer, we will cover it! (new eBike computer = $250)