GUIDED RIDES
It has been an incredible journey so far and we are looking forward to meeting more people through bikes. We have started off in Queenstown and are currently active in various popular mountain biking locations in Central Otago. Come find what excites you and let us take you there
Ride Cardrona Alpine Resort: NZ’s highest bike park
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Looking to ride the NZ's highest bike park? We've got a solid team of professionals that will not only help you progress with your skills but also to make sure your experience stays fun, fast and flowy in this epic Alpine bike park.
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You will need to have experience mountain biking prior to this. This is Alpine terrain so not everyone's cup of tea. This also means that if you already have prior mountain biking experience on grade 2-3 trails your overall experience at Cardrona Alpine Resort will only be that much more fulfilling.
Our coaches with depth of experience know what techniques and skills are best suited to your ability and then move on take you on trails that match your skills with challenge.
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Full day of epic learning ,guiding and fun. We have a great knack for matching your ability with just the right challenge.
Pick up from Queenstown and lift passes is included in pricing.
Feeling upskilled and accomplished at the end of the day
We know the best way to celebrate a big day out on the bike is with refreshments, check our full itinerary to see what we have in store.
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Prior mountain biking experience on Grade 2 & 3 trails. This is a lift accessed bike park so you will need appropriate fitness levels for the descents.
Ample snacks and water for the duration of the session. We do not provide lunch but Cardona has an epic cafe with loads of options.
Regular helmets and knee pads. (Can be hired for extra)
Full-face helmets for lift access bike parks. (Can be hired for extra)
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Your day would look something like this:
8:00 - 8:30: Pick up from Queenstown
8:30 - 10:00: Drive to Cardrona Alpine Resort: Includes a coffee stop.
10:00 - 10:30: Safety briefing, bike collection (if rented) and checks. 10:30 - 11:30: Skill learning, practice in the skills park.
11:30 - 12:30: Ride time
12:30 - 1:00: Lunch at the alpine cafe
1:00 - 3:30: More riding
3:30 - 5:00: Food and beverages at the Cardrona hotel
5:00: Leave for Queenstown -
All rentals can be arranged while booking.
For bikes please enter your height and weight so we can set it up for you prior.
EXPLORE MATANGI STATION: A Guided ride through Alexandra’s best trails.
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Matangi station is an hours drive from Queenstown and is situated on an open rugged landscape. The trails are technical and challenging in their own unique way. Flow and rhythm on these trails is earned, mostly through skill and line choice
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Heading over to Matangi, you will need to make time. We will shuttle you to the trails but there is some pedaling involved to get to the actual trail head. Unapologetically raw and rocky, the trails are gnarly and technical.
When you ride at Matangi Station MTB expecting the unexpected is a valid strategy.
But we are here to make things simpler. There are 35 trails that move through the natural lay of the land with epic downhills and a few obstacles that are all part of the wild riding you would experience.
After we understand your ability we’ll guide you through this network so your skill meets the challenge and you have a full filling adventure.
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Pick up and drop off from Queenstown.
Fast shuttles at Matangi station.
Guide you through the best trails that suit your abilities.
Pictures and videos with your mates to keep the stoke high in the memory bank.
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Relative fitness for a big day of riding, even though we are shuttling you will still need to pedal to get to the trail head.
Ample snacks and water for the day. We can also take you to a restaurant in town for a much needed lunch break.
Helmets and knee pads
Full suspension bikes only.
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All rentals can be arranged while booking.
For bikes please enter your height and weight so we can set it up for you prior.
Passes and shuttle included in pricing.
