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Queenstown: Shotover Jet, eBike, and Zipride Adventure

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Before you book

  • A self-guided e-bike day with a briefing and maps: a Shotover Jet ride, 34 to 40 km on the Queenstown Trails depending on your route, the Kawarau Zipride, then a guided wine tasting at Mt Rosa Wines and a shuttle back. Pickup and drop-off at Gantley's Tavern or 8 Duke Street.
  • Some trail sections are graded intermediate or advanced, so confident riding is needed. Bungy and Swing upgrades are available. Lunch is not included.
  • Not suitable for under-18s per the listing's restrictions (though it also says 10 to 17 are permitted at the adult rate, so ask the operator), pregnant women, people with back or heart problems, a fear of heights or a low level of fitness. No reviews on the platform yet. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

A self-guided full day by e-bike on the Queenstown Trails: a Shotover Jet ride, 34 to 40 km of trail to the Kawarau Bungy Centre for the Zipride, then a wine tasting at Mt Rosa in Gibbston and a shuttle back. Adults only, confident riders; lunch is not included. No reviews on the platform yet.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

  • Start the day with the thrill of a Shotover Jet boat ride through narrow canyons
  • Choose your route within the Queenstown Trails network by eBike
  • Soar through the air on the Kawarau Zipride for an adrenaline rush
  • Upgrade to the Kawarau Bungy or Kawarau Swing for extra excitement
  • End your adventure at Mt Rosa Wines with a guided wine tasting

What's Included

  • ✓ Premium eBike hire
  • ✓ Additional equipment: MIPs helmet, mini-repair kit, pannier & handlebar bags
  • ✓ Shotover Jet experience
  • ✓ Kawarau Zipride experience (Kawarau Swing & Bungy upgrades available)
  • ✓ Mt Rosa guided wine tasting
  • ✓ Shuttle: Queenstown to Arthurs Point/Gibbston to Queenstown
  • ✓ Trail map
  • ✓ Trail support

Not Included

  • Lunch

Good to Know

  • The activity is self-guided; comprehensive briefing & maps provided before the ride
  • Cycling distance = 34-40km depending on selected route
  • Previous biking experience will ensure enjoyment of these trails
  • The activity involves high-adrenaline experiences
  • Children 10-17 permitted at adult rate
  • Youth aged 14 & under must have an adult caregiver with them for the Zipride & Shotover Jet (1m height restruction for the Shotover Jet)
  • Some medical conditions prohibit experiencing the Zipride - please check prior to booking

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with heart problems
  • People who can't ride a bike
  • People afraid of heights
  • Children under 18 years
  • People with low level of fitness

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes
  • Loose clothing

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Gloves
  • Sports shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Sportswear