We rented a couple of ebikes from the Arrowtown location of Better by Bikes. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful. The bikes were in good shape and the electric aspect was extremely helpful on some of the hills. The bike trail from Arrowtown is close to the shop and it provides a beautiful ride.

As I was planning activities to do while in Queenstown, I stumbled upon this place that offers bike…read moretours that had really positive reviews. However, since I have never really done long distance biking before, I was hesitant to sign up for one of the tours that takes you further in and you bike back to the shop in downtown Queenstown. I decided to just rent an e-bike for half a day which would allow me to go at my own pace and return when I wanted to. Honestly, it was one of the best days of my life-the breathtaking scenery of Queenstown and the comfort of my own solitude exploring the bike paths overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown trail, Shotover bridge/river, Kawarau River... The person helping me at the shop was really friendly-helped walked me through how to use an e-bike (it was my first time using an e-bike but thought it would be the safest option in case I tired myself out later) and helped to adjust the seat as well when I had some trouble. The e-bike had different levels of support (eco, medium, and high)-I used eco mode for most of the time but used medium and high on my way back and it hardly used any of the battery life at all (there is a level usage on the screen). They provide you with a map which I used along with my phone to ensure I was on the right path but there are also many signs along the way, so I would say it would be hard to get lost. I would totally recommend this bike shop if you want a little adventure during your stay in Queenstown -something not as crazy as bungee jumping but will give you a thrill and some amazing views.

VISIT: end of February 2020 TOUR: Bike the Bridges -…read moreArrowtown to Gibbston Supported Tour VIEWS: 5 stars HELP FROM TOUR GUIDE: 5 stars SUITABLE FOR ALL ENDURANCE LEVELS: 4 stars DEALS: I found them through Chase Ultimate Rewards and several other sites MEETING SPOT: close to Fergburger and Fergbaker This tour was an honest pleasant surprise for us. The videos online looked cool, but mostly we got to experience so much that I don't think we would have seen. I would have never made a special trip to Arrowtown or Gibbston just based on the research I did, but what a beautiful way to view this amazing country! You meet at their meeting spot where the tour guide will drive you to your starting point. The tour guide stayed with everyone until they were comfortable on which path they were following and made sure that bikes and helmets were all sized appropriately. Our tour guide even gave special care to someone in our group that didn't speak English. You can leave items in the van, if you'd like, but my husband and I just had everything in our backpacks as the van is only there during certain check points. After that you are pretty much on your own with the bike tour, which was refreshing that you could go at your own pace. You see your tour guide at regular intervals along your track and that's always refreshing, in case you get tired you can always hop in the van. Along the way, you ride by the AJ Hackett bungee jumpers which was a nice stop to watch and use the restrooms and grab snacks, if you need. Then our tour ended at the Gibbston Winery which was just a nice treat after a good workout. ACTIVITY LEVEL: one of my biggest tenets is that the company dubs the Bike the Bridges tour a relatively easy ride and although it was, I was personally surprised at how much of a workout was. There was a good amount of inclines/declines and I workout regularly and have an active job, so I was relatively surprised. However, I realized after being in New Zealand that many of their residents are so active that I'm sure this would be an easy ride. For those on the fence, they do have electric bikes for rent, so that might be the way to go. NAVIGATION: the navigation is very easy and the trails are clearly marked. As mentioned above, your tour guide also makes sure he's waiting at regular intervals along your trail, so I wouldn't let that deter you I WOULD 100% DO THIS AGAIN: I am not a typical tourist that would return to do things again, but I cannot begin to explain how magical this was. Plus the tour was a half day, so we actually booked this the afternoon of our first full day in New Zealand to give us time to adjust to jet lag and the long tour the day before

First: A business should make an attempt for its menu and hours to match its fancy website. Website…read moresays pizzas till 6:30. Nope. Show up expecting one and be told it is six. Look forward to lamb. No longer on menu. "Have the beef." Second: Service. When our table was cleared, they left a soda can sitting on a seat. When my salad was served (in an unstable bowl) I knocked against it and it spilled onto the table. The waitress said, "Five second rule. Are you okay picking it up yourself? I don't understand why we don't serve it on plates." After picking up all the dressed salad, I had to ask for napkins as none had been provided with our meals. My partner commented that her portion of salmon--which was excellent--was rather small. The waitress responded, "Yes, it is. But it's fresh. I like to go to a restaurant where it is all you can eat." Is it casual? Fancy? A fishing hole? Mini golf? We were looking forward to a nice meal. Very disappointed.

Had a fantastic lunch here on our honeymoon. Amazing concept...you can fish in their pond and they…read morewill cook whatever you catch. We were running short on time so we didn't end up fishing but instead got the salmon platter which was delicious. The beer on tap was also great! Sat outside and enjoyed watching the fish swim and the clouds roll by. Perfect day!

FREE parking for 4 hours giving you ample time to wander the grounds. Meander through organized…read morepark lanes past clean tennis courts, into wooded forested areas and to a flat serene lake-side stroll. Breath-taking, profoundly mythical lake views from the shores. Such accessible scenery, a true vision of LOTR, is not to be missed!

There is only so much beer and meat pies one can devour…read more.. So check out this charming Gardens. Really pretty area to just hang. Cool unique indigenous plants, trees, etc... They even have a redwood type of tree....thought that was only in Calif.

Great place to take pictures of Asians taken selfies with peace signs…read more I mean they would sit there for 30 minutes doing crazy shit. That being said it is a beautiful place with a cool tree and lake. I would go back just for the comic entertainment of watching people doing selfies for hours.

Apparently this tree is not in the water for most of the year. First time I saw it in 2018, it was…read more(in Feb). This time around (late Feb / early Mar 2025), it was not in the water and it was missing a limb, thought it looked a bit odd. Lots of people trying to take photos of it, it's probably one of the most famous trees in the world, ha!

I had an amazing time (I thought this was more fun than skydiving)! There is a free shuttle that…read morecan take you to the river from Queenstown. Our jet boat driver Maddie (not sure if spelled correctly) was so much fun and also taught us a little bit about the history and mechanics of jet boating. These guys are the only people allowed in this part of the river so you don't have to share space with anyone else. The scenery is beautiful and the boat ride is thrilling. A must do in Queenstown!

Absolutely loved our Shotover Jet ride! Even more fun and exciting than I expected, with awesome…read more360 spins and zipping past rocks and the sides of the canyon. Scenery was beautiful. I don't remember our driver's name but she was an awesome Japanese lady who was an amazing driver and kept up a comedic dialogue with us the entire time. Highly recommend doing this!

One of my favorite bike shops in Wanaka! They have all the gear you need, including premium parts…read moreand exceptional apparel. Be sure to pick up a tee shirt, I'm a big fan of all their designs. I bought a tee and a mountain biking Bike Lounge jersey (it's now my favorite jersey, it's baggy - NOT fitted and very comfortable). The staff is extremely knowledgable of all the gear they sell and all the trails in the area. They carry a variety of high end bikes for sale, including Kona. They also have a lot of quality bikes for rent, hardtail to full suspension bikes. They offer these bikes in a variety of packages - check out their site for rates.

Alright, I'm giving this place 3 stars because I want to like it...and, hopefully they will read…read morethis review and fix the issues. We rented 5 bikes for the afternoon - the guy we dealt with was really nice and helpful and helped us figure out a good place to ride. One of the bikes was an e-mountain bike, which worked well. The other 4 bikes were good hardtails - just what we wanted, however, they all had worn-out drive trains. Mine had a new rear cassette and possibly chain, but the front chain ring was beat, meaning it slipped or came off any time I loaded up the pedals - too much torque all at once and I was flying off the pedals into the handle bars (I just avoided a disaster heading for a drop on a downhill...). Other bikes had worn cassettes and stretched chains - all slipped. There were some other more minor issues with the bikes as well. They did come out with a new bike when one of the chains broke when we were at the farthest reach of our ride. We did have to walk the bike back as we didn't have any tools with us (an oversight on my part as well as theirs). If this had been one bike that was problematic, that would have been one thing, but all 4 of the non-electric bikes were barely rideable (walked up a lot of hills after chains slipped). They were apologetic and I do believe that it was a mistake (could be that most of their customers taking out hardtails just stick to the flats and don't apply much torque to the pedals) - I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I would go back there as they were clearly well-intentioned, but make sure you get working bikes!

An absolutely perfect place to relax. Whether you are just passing by and need a moment, want a…read morebreak, sit down after a meal, just need a rest, etc....it's a perfect spot. The water puts you at ease and relaxes you. No one is playing sports, yelling, running around, whatever...everyone just has respect for each other. It is a wonderful atmosphere to just "be". Once upon a time the White Star Hotel stood here, but it burnt down in the early 70's. It became a carpark, then slowly it became a popular public space through transformation with Horne Creek in 1994 when a company was tasked to rebuild the area. But it wasn't until 2006 that the area was fully complete and is what you see today. It has historical panels, seating, lighting, the stream, trees, flowers...and don't forget the ducks!!! A far cry from just a carpark. Well done!