Best Mountain Bike Trails in Gibbston
Gibbston in Central Otago is known for its scenic wine-region trails, particularly the 9-kilometre Gibbston River Trail that winds high above the Kawarau River between the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and Kinross Cottages. Part of the Queenstown Trail 'Great Ride' network with over 150 kilometres of off-road trails, this area offers breathtaking mountain vistas while visiting iconic wineries like Peregrine and Gibbston Valley.
Trails
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Intermediate
13.5m
867m
-1067m
136h 12m
Stepping it up a gear the ride up to Coal Pit Saddle are for those that like long relentless climbs in the granny gear. Once at the saddle turn right to continue toward Ben Cruachan for a further 7.5 kilometres on a narrow single track over some large cliff areas or left for a 7.5 kilometre ride heading further up along the ridge line to Mt Rosa. The climb over Mt Rosa continues to be a strenuous climb - but the views and feeling of being so small in such a large environment arereally worth it. A brake burning descent takes you over the back of the Nevis Bluff to State Highway 6 with a short 6km road ride back into Gibbston for a well earned glass of the regions famous wine.
Easy
7.6m
44m
-67m
Part of the Queenstown Trail 'Great Ride' network, this trail begins at the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and winds its way high above the Kawarau River through Central Otago's premier wine-growing region, Gibbston the 'Valley of Vines'. See trail info website for more details,
Easy
2m
83m
-49m
Access to Rabbit Ridge a purpose built bike park. Pay at the Winery bike rental shop to ride ($10 per day - Season passes available)
