However you choose to arrive, by plane, car, or with a hotel pickup, the Kiwi Journeys team will coordinate everything to ensure you’re prepared for the ride. After a briefing and bike fitting, you’ll be ready to set off on the trail. Car parking is available at our new Queenstown depot (coming soon) in the Gibbston Valley.

Your adventure begins at our Mount Rosa Depot in the Gibbston Valley at approximately 9.30am, where our friendly team will provide a detailed trip briefing and professional bike fitting. We highly recommend upgrading to one of our premium eBikes, making the ride comfortable and enjoyable for a wide range of fitness levels.

From Gibbston, the trail follows the spectacular Kawarau River, leading you east toward Bannockburn through breathtaking gorge scenery. This newly constructed trail unlocks previously inaccessible parts of the Kawarau Gorge, creating a cycling experience unlike any other. With countless photo opportunities along the way, you’ll have plenty of time to ride at your own pace and soak in the surroundings.

Wine lovers will appreciate the rare opportunity to cycle between two of Central Otago’s renowned wine regions, journeying from Gibbston to Bannockburn while passing dramatic landscapes and reminders of the region’s rich gold mining history. For those interested in the area’s heritage, a stop at the Goldfields Mining Centre is well worth considering.

As you approach Bannockburn, the trail takes you along Felton Road, home to some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wineries. A visit to Carrick Winery is the perfect way to finish the day, with wine tastings and a relaxed lunch overlooking the beautiful Bannockburn Inlet.

Today, the spectacular Lake Dunstan Trail guides you from the Bannockburn Inlet along the lake’s edge toward the historic township of Clyde. The ride features a mix of steady climbs, sweeping switchbacks, and a few narrower trail sections, all rewarded with breathtaking lake and mountain views at every turn.

Highlights of the journey include the trail’s remarkable engineering feats, from the famous clip-on boardwalks suspended above the water to the impressive Hugo Suspension Bridge — both offering unforgettable riding experiences and incredible photo opportunities.

As you continue toward Clyde, the landscape opens into expansive lake vistas dotted with historic remnants of the region’s pioneering past. Once in Clyde, take time to explore the village’s relaxed atmosphere, boutique galleries, specialty shops, and inviting cafés.

Your shuttle transfer departs at 4pm, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the trail and soak up everything that makes this another truly memorable day in Central Otago.