Shuttles and bike hire for the Kawarau Gorge Trail, from our Bannockburn depot — right in the heart of Central Otago.
You've found one of New Zealand's newest cycle trails. The Kawarau Gorge is dramatic, historic, and — on the right day — genuinely breathtaking.
But getting yourself and your bike to the right place at the right time is where most people get stuck. That's exactly what we're built around. We've been running shuttles across Central Otago for years. The Kawarau Gorge is our backyard.
The trail traces the Kawarau River from the Oxbow (near Queenstown) through the gorge, past Nevis Bluff and the Citroen Bridge backcountry section, finishing at Cromwell. Our Bannockburn depot sits at the eastern end — perfectly placed for the full one-way ride.
Map © Southern Lakes Trails. Trail is mostly Grade 2 with Grade 3 sections. 12 km backcountry zone — no easy exit once in.
Our shuttles run daily between Bannockburn and Gibbston. All hire bikes are dispatched from our Bannockburn depot — we sort the logistics so you just show up and ride.
Max capacity per shuttle: 19 passengers · 25 bikes (hire + private combined). Groups can mix and match — book individually or together.
Mix and match within a single booking. Riders, non-riders, hire bikes and private bikes can all be combined — just pick what works for you.
All prices include the $5 Trail Trust contribution per person. E-bike and Premium E-bike upgrades available — see full pricing.
Our Bannockburn depot is at the eastern end of the gorge. Queenstown operators run long shuttle legs to get here. We're already there.
Our hire bikes are selected, fitted and maintained for Grade 3 backcountry terrain — not generic hire-fleet machines.
Everyone can choose differently within one booking. Riders, non-riders, hire bikes and private bikes — mix freely, book once.
Every hire includes a fitting, trail briefing and map. The backcountry section has no easy exit — we make sure you're ready.
Combine with the Otago Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan, or Roxburgh Gorge. Our Clyde depot is just 25 minutes away.
Pick what fits your group. Mix hire bikes, own bikes, shuttle seats and passengers freely within a single booking.
Secure your shuttle seat and bike allocation. We'll send everything you need before your day.
Show up at the agreed location. We'll fit your bike, brief you on the trail, and get you on your way.
You've done the research. You know the trail. Let us handle the bikes and the shuttles so you can focus on the part that matters — the riding.