Mountain Bike Trails in Gibbston

Ben's Run

Downhill to the Hub.

Coal Pit Saddle - Mt. Rosa Loop

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 Up

'Easy' uphill to 'The Hub'

Gibbston River Trail

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,.

Gibbston Valley Winery

Access to Rabbit Ridge a purpose built bike park. Pay at the Winery bike rental shop to ride ($10 per day - Season passes available)

Homeward

Trail to return to Gibbston Winery.

Hub-Up

Track from Hub to top of Rabbit Ridge.

Pylon Down

Nicely bermed downhill track to valley floor.

Tree 1

Climb from car park to the top of the 'ridge'

XC

Track along main ridgeline at Rabbit Ridge towards 'The Hub'