Best Mountain Bike Trails in Arrowtown
The main hub for the famous 110km Queenstown Trail, Arrowtown offers world-class mountain biking with trails ranging from easy family rides to expert terrain. Popular options include the Wharehuanui Trail to Arthurs Point, the Bush Creek XC Loop, and the epic Coronet Loop—all set against stunning views of the Remarkables and Crown Range. Bike hire and shuttles are readily available.
Trails
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Intermediate
1.1m
188m
-232m
9h 57m
Alternate finish to the Coronet Loop Trail to keep your feet (and bikes) dry by avoiding the numerous river crossings on the Macetown Road. Cross the Norman Smith bridge and push/carry up the steep steps on the far side. The track follows narrow benches around bluffs, mind your handlebars on the barrier. At the junction with the Sawpit Gully walking track you are likely to encounter lots of walkers, so slow down and be courteous. The cable stays holding the Arrow irrigation pipe were recently removed, making the quick trip back to Arrowtown above the pipe more rideable.
Intermediate
22.3m
696m
-694m
199h 38m
Starting in Arrowtown, the Coronet Loop can be ridden in both directions but preference is clockwise. Start by climbing the Bush Creek Trail and traversing the Coronet Face Water Race towards Skippers Saddle. Thrill seekers should take a diversion down Hot Rod and climb back up Dan O'Connell track before heading up over Tradesmans and into Pack Track and Sack (grade 4). This section can be bypassed on the original Pack Track or Skippers Road. Climb out of Long Gully into Greengate and Deep Creeks on sections of historic pack track, before descending Eight Mile Creek on an old water race back to the Macetown Road. Follow the signs along the old benched miners trail to keep your feet dry, and finish on the Arrow Gorge Trail or via the Macetown Road if you don't mind getting wet. Total loop is approx 50km of epic backcountry terrain.