Queenstown Tour | January 18th–23rd, 2027

Once your booking deposit has been received, you’ll receive an email from the PLANET MTB team with access to our Rider Details Form. This helps us tailor the trip specifically to you - from merch sizing and rooming preferences to rider ability, travel details, airport transfers and other important trip information so we can make the experience as smooth as possible from start to finish.

All riders are expected to arrive with their bike freshly serviced and ready to ride, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime once we hit the bike park! 2 weeks before departure, all attendees will receive a PLANET MTB welcome pack
containing:
● Exclusive tour merch
● A full travel and packing checklist
● Bike travel tips for New Zealand
● A detailed trip information guide
● Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group where riders can connect before the trip

We’ll also run through bike setup recommendations, travel advice and everything you need to know to make the experience as seamless as possible.

Riders will also have the option to upgrade to the Pro Travel Pack, which includes:

● A brand-new Albek Atlas Bike Bag (yours to keep)

● 2x brand-new Maxxis tyres in your preferred size and tread pattern

Valued at over $1100, the Pro Travel Pack offers over $200 AUD in savings compared to standard retail pricing, while also ensuring your bike is protected and fully prepared for this trip.

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

Touch down in Queenstown and the trip officially begins.

All you need to do is send us your flight details and approximate arrival time - we’ll handle the rest.

PLANET MTB will organise airport transfers, check everyone into our centrally located alpine accommodation and take care of all bike logistics.

Your bike will be delivered directly to BroBike Queenstown, where a professional mechanic will complete a full bike build and safety check so everything is ready to ride from Day 2.

That evening, we’ll kick things off with a fully catered group welcome dinner and trip briefing at Pub on Wharf, where the group can properly meet and we’ll run through the week ahead.

Day 2: Skyline Riding Day

Your first full day riding the legendary Skyline Queenstown Bike Park.

We’ll start the morning with guided familiarisation laps to help everyone get comfortable with the bike park and settle into the terrain before opening things up for a full day of riding.

Throughout the day, riders will have access to free coaching sessions (optional), while the rest of the time is all about exploring trails, chasing laps and riding the park however you want.

Depending on the group dynamic, we can either split into intermediate and advanced groups or all ride together if everyone is at a similar level.

We leave this evening open ended - whether you want to relax at the accommodation, head out to a bar for some drinks, or grab dinner with the crew, Queenstown is yours to explore for the night!

Day 3: Coronet Peak & Dream Track Day

Now that everyone is settled in, it’s time to crank things up!

Today we head to the iconic Coronet Peak for a full day of riding featuring chairlift laps, chartered shuttles and huge top-to-bottom descents stretching beyond 20 minutes at a time.

Expect massive vertical descents, incredible views and some of the most fun trails anywhere in the world!

As with all riding days, optional coaching and guided riding will be available throughout the day, but the overall focus is simply riding as much as possible and experiencing everything the mountain has to offer.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll head to the legendary Dream Track zone, where riders will get the chance to see - and potentially ride - the famous “Dream Track” and “Mini Dream” jumps.

(Trust us… Dream Track is a LOT bigger in person than it looks on Instagram!)

Day 4: Adventure / Recovery Day

Today the riding legs have a chance to rest (you’ll need it), but the adventure continues.

Both riders and non-riders will kick things off with the legendary Shotover Jet Boat Ride - one of New Zealand’s most iconic adrenaline experiences.

After that, we’ll head back into town and make our way up the gondola for Skyline Luge laps and panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu.

The rest of the afternoon is yours to experience Queenstown however you like:

• Wineries
• Hot pools
• Cafes
• Adventure activities
• Shopping
• Relaxing and recovering

Riders will also have a valid Skyline lift pass for the afternoon if they simply can’t get enough bike park laps!

For riders who opt for the "Heli Bike Experience" Add On, this is the afternoon where you will jump on a helicopter with your bike for a once in a lifetime riding experience!

Another available option is discounted E-bike hire through our local partners, allowing you to explore the extensive trail networks above Skyline that wouldn’t normally be accessible on a downhill bike via the gondola.

Later that evening, we’ll grab dinner at the LEGENDARY Fergburger (all included) - widely regarded as serving the best burgers on earth!

Seriously… Google it.

Day 5: Final Skyline Day

Back to Skyline Queenstown Bike Park for one final big day - this is all about squeezing every last lap possible out of the trip.

Optional coaching sessions will be available throughout the day, while riders are otherwise free to explore the mountain, revisit their favourite trails and tick off the tracks you've always wanted to ride.

For riders departing early the next morning, we will organise bike pack-down with BroBike this evening.

We’ll wrap up the trip with a celebration dinner at the incredible steak restaurant "Flame Bar & Grill" - the perfect way to finish an unforgettable week.

Day 6: Departure

After breakfast, bike collection and airport transfers will be pre organised and you will be dropped off to the airport in our private shuttle.

You’ll leave with tired legs, a full camera roll, new mates and riding memories that stick with you forever!

• Prime location, twin share accommodation in Queenstown

• Accommodation is based on twin-share rooms as standard. Solo travellers will be matched with another rider attending the tour, while groups and couples will be accommodated together where possible.

Prefer your own space? Single-room upgrades are available for an additional fee, subject to availability.

• Airport transfers within scheduled arrival/departure windows

• All in-country transport throughout the trip

• Professional bike build and safety check by BroBike Queenstown

• 3 Day Lift Pass at Skyline Queenstown Bike Park

• 1 Day Lift Pass at Coronet Peak

• Private chartered shuttles at Coronet Peak

• Guided riding throughout the week

• Optional coaching sessions each riding day

• Shuttle to Wynyard / Dream Track zone

• Shotover Jet experience

• Skyline Luge experience

• 3x Group Dinners (alcohol excluded)

• PLANET MTB welcome pack before departure

• Exclusive PLANET MTB tour merch

• Detailed travel & packing guide

• Bike travel assistance and setup recommendations

• Dedicated trip WhatsApp group

• Professional rider support throughout the entire trip

• Discounted E-bike hire access through local partners

• Access to optional heli-biking upgrades through HelibikeNZ

• Flights to/from Queenstown

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Bike insurance

• Lunches and most daily meals outside scheduled dinners (we leave this open to allow you to explore all the cafes, restaurants and eateries Queenstown has to offer - there's HEAPS!)

• Alcohol and personal expenses

• Optional bike bag hire (unless purchasing Pro Travel Pack)

• Bike servicing, repairs or replacement parts required during the trip (although we will have access to priority servicing and discounted parts through our local partners)

• Optional heli-biking experiences

• Optional E-bike hire

• Additional tourism/adventure activities outside itinerary for both Riders and Non-Riders

• Single-room accommodation upgrades (if available)

• Transport outside scheduled trip activities

• Visa or passport costs if applicable

• Medical expenses or injury-related costs

• Rental bikes (we can assist with this if bike rental is required)

• Personal riding equipment and protective gear

• Excess baggage or airline bike fees

• Any damage or additional costs caused to accomodation

Participants must:
● Be 13 years of age or older
● Riders under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (either rider or non-rider)
● Be confident riding black diamond downhill trails
● Be comfortable riding lift-access bike park terrain for multiple consecutive days
This is not a beginner trip, and riders should arrive with enough experience to confidently ride
technical downhill terrain.

Not riding? No worries. Our tours are designed so non-riders can still enjoy an incredible Queenstown holiday while travelling with the group.

Non-rider packages include accommodation, airport transfers, group dinners, and access to all group activities outside of riding.

During riding days, non-riders are able to explore everything Queenstown has to offer at their own expense, such as:

• Onsen Hot Pools
• AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
• Nevis Swing
• Below Zero Ice Bar
• Ayrburn
• Paragliding
• Parasailing
• Kiwi Park Queenstown
• iFLY Queenstown
• Hydro Attack
• Arrowtown day trip
• NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Our accommodation is centrally located, making it easy to access Queenstown's attractions without needing a vehicle.

Non-riders are welcome to join all group dinners, social activities and any optional sightseeing experiences organised throughout the trip.

Perfect for: Partners, spouses, parents, family members or friends who want to experience Queenstown without spending their days on the bike.