Poolburn Gorge Classic

A great out and back ride for all ages. Ride from Omakau to the Poolburn Viaduct and tunnels for a picnic and then return. If you’re feeling fit when you return then add on a loop ride through the historic gold mining town of Ophir. In the Summer, at the end of your ride in Omakau, go swimming in the Manuherikia river.

Distance: 26 km

Duration: allow 3 to 4 hours

Cost: $45 / adult bike and $30 / childs bike

Departure: From shebikeshebikes Omakau – Monday to friday, anytime between 8:30 am and 5 pm. Saturday 8:30am to 12 (afternoons by arrangement) – Sunday 8:30am to 5pm. Bookings essential

Tunnels to Tavern Express

We’ll transport you from the Chatto Creek Tavern through to Auripo where you set off through the Poolburn Gorge with its viaduct and tunnels. Continue through to Lauder and maybe stop at the Lauder Station side Cafe or Lauder Hotel for some refreshments before heading off to Omakau. Take a side trip through the gold mining town of Ophir and then whiz down the Tiger Hill incline to the Chatto Creek Tavern for some refreshments.

Distance: 29.5 km

Duration: allow 3 to 4 hours

Cost: $85 / adult and $50 / child

Departure: From the Chatto Creek Tavern car park at 10:30am Monday to Friday. For weekend options, please enquire. Bookings are essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children

Tavern to Tavern Express

We’ll transport you from the Chatto Creek Tavern to Oturehua where you can explore the Golden Progress Mine site, Gilchrists Store, the Oturehua Tavern and Historic Hayes Engineering (note that that Hayes charge an entrance fee of $12 / adult) or the Hayes Engineering cafe. Then set off towards the Poolburn Gorge with its viaduct and tunnels. Call into Lauder to the Lauder Stationside Cafe or the Lauder Hotel for some refreshments before you continue on to Omakau. Continuing with the tavern theme, in Omakau you’ll find the Omakau Commercial Hotel and if you take a side trip through the gold mining town of Ophir you’ll find Blacks Hotel. To finish you’ll get to ride down Tiger Hill to the Chatto Creek Tavern and back to your car.

Distance: 44 km

Duration: allow 5 to 6 hours

Cost: $95 / adult and $50 / child

Departure: From the Chatto Creek Tavern carpark – 8:45 am. Bookings are essential – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children

Gorge Yourself

Treat yourself to an extraordinary day of contrasts as you ride the Roxburgh Gorge trail beside the mighty Clutha River / Mata-Au. Starting in Clyde, ride the 150th Anniversary Track (River Track) to Alexandra and then onto the Roxburgh Gorge trail. Connect with your boat transfer at 12:30pm from Doctors Point to Shingle Creek before completing the second half of the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Sit back and enjoy some refreshments at Lake Roxburgh Lodge before we collect you at 3:30pm and transport you back to Clyde.

Distance: 35km

Duration: Full day

Cost: 

• $210/ adult
• $130/ child
• $626 / family (two adults and two children under 14 yrs)

Departure: Meet at shebikeshebikes Clyde at 9:00 am for bike fit and briefing. Bookings essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children.

DeVineCycle

Enjoy a day experiencing local wine and food while getting some excercise on this self guided tour around the Alexandra Basin wine growing region. Your E-Bike will provide you with assistance when you need it and make todays cycling a breeze.

You’ll visit two boutique Vineyards in the worlds southernmost wine growing districts with a heritage stretching back to 1864. Half of your journey will be spent cycling beside the mighty Clutha (Mata-Au) river with fabulous photo opportunities and view the remains of some of the areas gold mining history. Then you’ll transition onto the famous Otago Central Rail Trail.

To cap the day off you’ll share a delicious platter at a local Cafe and Bar. While you flick through the great photos you’ve taken along the way today, you’ll be satisfied with a day spent out in nature partaking in some fine local produce while learning about this historic region.

Distance: 22 km

Duration: Full day (6+ hrs)

Cost: 

• $210 / person (minium of two)

Departure: From shebikeshebikes Clyde at 9:30am

Bookings: You need to book this at least 48hrs in advance

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 Gorge Yourself – Ex Queenstown

Treat yourself to an extraordinary day of contrasts as you ride the Roxburgh Gorge trail beside the mighty Clutha River / Mata-Au. Starting in Queenstown, hop on the Intercity bus through to Clyde where we’ll set you up for your day. Ride the 150th Anniversary Track (River Track) to Alexandra and then onto the Roxburgh Gorge trail. Connect with your boat transfer at 12:30pm from Doctors Point to Shingle Creek before completing the second half of the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Sit back and enjoy some refreshments at Lake Roxburgh Lodge before we collect you at 3:30pm and transport you back to Clyde. You’ll have some time to explore this fabulous historic township or partake in a craft beer tasting before departing on the Intercity back to Queenstown.

Distance: 35km

Duration: Full day

Cost: 

• $260 / adult
• $175 / child
• $814 / family (two adults and two children under 14 yrs)

Departure: Departs from the Intercity Bus stop in the Athol St car park in Queenstown at 7:40am. Bookings essential  – minimum of two adults or 1 adult and 2 children.