1 Hr - All Day 30+ km

Highlights

  • Skyline gondola
  • World-class downhill trails
  • Spectacular mountain & lake scenery

Proximity

Downhill

Grade 2-6 | Easy - Expert

Queenstown’s Skyline gondola transports riders and bikes up Bob’s Peak for some of New Zealand’s best downhill mountain bike trails.

Among the most popular trails in this park are those that start at the top of the gondola and weave their way down through Ben Lomond Forest.
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Queenstown Bike Park, Queenstown

Riding in the park

The Skyline Gondola takes the hard work out of mountain biking by depositing riders and bikes almost 500 metres above central Queenstown. After the super-scenic, six-minute ride up, the downhill options are mind-boggling, with 28 world-class trails crisscrossing the southern flanks of Bob’s Peak. As befitting one of the world’s most popular adrenaline sport resorts, the 30+ km trail network winds, drops, swoops and flies through exotic and regenerating native forest with eye-popping views across Lake Wakatipu to the jagged Remarkables and Cecil Peak.

While there’s almost something for everyone, the park is not the best place for beginners to be set loose. Even entry-level Hammy’s Track – a relatively easy (and hugely fun) 6km sweep – throws up a few surprises, although its generous width and smooth berms should keep most riders on track. Taking on its trickiest lines and hitting every jump and obstacle, however, ramps it up to super-speedy grade 5 trail.

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Few countries in the world serve up such diverse riding – from urban forest trails to rugged, remote mountaintop tracks. Plan to stay safe and savour them.

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