Seat + own bike - morning shuttle from Bannockburn to Gibbston Valley
Distance: 29 km (Gibbston to Bannockburn)
Grade 3 (Intermediate)
Duration: 3–5 hours
Tour meeting point: SheBikesHeBikes Depot, Bannockburn
Suitable for: Confident cyclists on their own bike. Bike must be trail-ready and you must have puncture and chain repair equipment
From $45 per person
What, when, how etc
Pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Shuttle seat only | $45 |
| Shuttle + own bike | $55 |
SUITABLE FOR
Confident, fit cyclists comfortable on Grade 2-3 trail. The gorge includes a 13 km backcountry section – no easy exit once you’re in. Helmets mandatory. E-bikes must be fully charged. Keep left – two-way trail throughout. Your own bike must be in good working order and suitable for Grade 2-3 trail. Check tyres, brakes and gears before your trip and carry a puncture and chain repair kit.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ride your own bike through the Kawarau Gorge from Gibbston to Bannockburn – one of Central Otago’s most dramatic cycling routes. Suspension bridges, turquoise water and gorge views throughout.
ITINERARY
- 9:00 am – Depot opens. Arrive with your bike. Load bikes onto trailer
- 10:00 am -Depart for Gibbston Valley.
- 10:30 am – Arrive Gibbston Valley. Unload and start riding.
- Ride back to Bannockburn through the gorge
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Seat and bike on shuttle
- Southern Lakes Trail Trust train maintenance contribution
UPGRADES & OPTIONS
If you need a hire bike, see our “Hire bike & morning shuttle” package.
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Distance: 29 km (Gibbston to Bannockburn)
Grade 3 (Intermediate)
Duration: 3–5 hours
Suitable for: Confident cyclists on their own bike. Bike must be trail-ready and you must have puncture and chain repair equipment
Start time: Depart Bannockburn depot 10:00 am
From $45 per person
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