Vertigo Bikes

Vertigo Bikes

11 Rankers Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

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Skippers Canyon
Remarkables Heli Bike
Moke Lake Self Guide
Heli biking

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Vertigo Bikes

Awesome guided rides for beginners to expert riders. Quality bike hire and bike shop

THE LOW DOWN

The Vertigo team have been riding & racing bikes for years and it’s from this love of mountain biking that Vertigo was born. When you ride with Vertigo, you experience the thrills & learn new skills in a beautiful environment with expert and knowledgeable guides. At the end of the day, it’s all about having fun!

‘Cos we ride ‘em and sell ‘em (and live & breathe them), naturally we specialize in fixing them, so if it’s workshop services you need, come and see us.

SKYLINE GONDOLA DH GUIDED RIDE

The Skyline Gondola is a Queenstown icon and one of New Zealand's favorite attractions. Ride the gondola to the top, take in the view, then hit the forested downhill tracks, all made, shaped and used exclusively by the Vertigo team. If you're after 300 vertical meters of real DH single track with expert guidance from the track builders - this is the trip for you. A Downhill Dream without the uphill slog!

FACT FILE
Vertical drop: 600m (total)
Trip time: 2.5 hrs (2 runs)
Terrain: Purpose built DH track
Rating: Medium/Experienced

SKIPPERS CANYON GUIDED RIDE

Spectacular scenery overflowing with history & widely regarded as one of the best MTB rides in NZ! With a choice of routes, this trip is suitable for all levels of riders. Beginners can take the unbelievably scenic 4WD road, while intermediate & advanced riders can take on the original gold miners Pack Trail. We all meet up at the end of the first run & shuttle you back to the top to do it all again!

We also have excellent heli & rafting combo’s available.

FACT FILE
Vertical Drop: 800m (total)
Trip time: 3.5 hrs (2 runs)
Terrain: 4WD road or single track
Rating: All abilities

REMARKABLES HELI BIKE GUIDED RIDE

A wicked helicopter flight over The Remarkables to one of the highest heli-bike drop-offs near the summit of Ben Cruachan. Followed by 18kms of varied terrain including 6kms of awesome single track built by gold miners back in the 1860’s, rolling ridge lines and flowing farm tracks, the finish is set amongst the Gibbston Valley vineyards. The ride is so spectacular that it’s appeared in numerous MTB movies!
FACT FILE
Vertical Drop: 1600m (total)
Trip time: 4 hrs
Terrain: Open ridgeline, Single track, 4WD road
Rating: Medium

SELF GUIDED RIDES

We sort you out with a great bike, helmet and wicked route notes based on our own personal experience. Then we take the road hassle out of getting to some of the far-flung and best spots and let you get on with having a good time, at your own pace. All self-guided trips include full day bike hire, one-way transport & puncture repair kit. There are a choice of rides to suit all levels of rider and fitness level.

SOME OF THE TRIPS ON OFFER:
Moke Lake & Lake Dispute to QT via Seven Mile Creek(3-4hrs)
Bobs Cove to QT via 12 Mile delta & Seven Mile Creek (2-3.5hrs)
Jacks Point via Frankton & Kelvin Heights (2-3hrs)

BIKE HIRE

We have quality MTB’s to rent for either full or half days, and there’s a choice of bikes depending on your riding style. Try a downhill full suspension MTB to get your adrenaline fix or a performance full suspension bike for downhill & cross country riding, suitable for single track & 4WD track. For riders of all abilities who want to cruise, we recommend a front suspension MTB.

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Organisation

Vertigo Bikes

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandQueenstown RegionQueenstown Township

Categories

  • Activity__cycling_mountain_bikingCycling

Directions

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Coordinates

-45.0307417593378

168.658075332642

Latitude
-45.0307417593378
Longitude
168.658075332642

Reviews

    • I took the cheaper downhill bike.
    • Great fun, Did Dh in skippers canyon
    • Good bike.
    • Excellent bikes and other equipment.
    • Downhill 1/2 day incl lift pass.
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  • 4.5/5

    Great gear, perfect location and happy that there were easier and tough routes to choose from.

    I would have liked it even better if it was guided, since it was quite hard at some points.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

  • 5.0/5

    The staff here were incredibly friendly and helped with booking the tracks in the area.

    The bike was in great condition and stayed reliable throughout the day. Reasonable price.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jamie Cheetham's avatar

    Jamie Cheetham

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I hired a full suspension bike from Vertigo in Queenstown and cycled the Moonlight track which is a track for advanced cyclists but in a very nice valley near Queenstown.

    Shop with friendly people and information according to skills. Gear in top condition.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Barbara's avatar

    Barbara

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    I took the cheaper downhill bike.

    Parts were okay, last years frame. Bike insurance for $8 was a good choice!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Oliver Andres's avatar

    Oliver Andres

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We did the Skippers Canyon downhill ride, it was great.

    The guides are really friendly.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    ISRAEL
    Nataly Loewidt's avatar

    Nataly Loewidt

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Excellent bikes and other equipment.

    Friendly staff.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Helen Evans's avatar

    Helen Evans

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good bike.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.0/5

    Downhill 1/2 day incl lift pass.

    Reasonable service, good equipment.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    NETHERLANDS
    Martijn Jansen's avatar

    Martijn Jansen

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Fun 1/2 day (5 hours) of mountain biking from Queenstown towards Glenorchy.

    But the advised track was quite engaged and they should have asked about the levels first. $118 for two.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    FRANCE
    Arno Leleu's avatar

    Arno Leleu

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great gear, perfect location and happy that there were easier and tough routes to choose from.

    I would have liked it even better if it was guided, since it was quite hard at some points.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

  • 5.0/5

    The staff here were incredibly friendly and helped with booking the tracks in the area.

    The bike was in great condition and stayed reliable throughout the day. Reasonable price.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jamie Cheetham's avatar

    Jamie Cheetham

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    I took the cheaper downhill bike.

    Parts were okay, last years frame. Bike insurance for $8 was a good choice!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Oliver Andres's avatar

    Oliver Andres

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I hired a full suspension bike from Vertigo in Queenstown and cycled the Moonlight track which is a track for advanced cyclists but in a very nice valley near Queenstown.

    Shop with friendly people and information according to skills. Gear in top condition.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

    GERMANY
    Barbara's avatar

    Barbara

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Downhill 1/2 day incl lift pass.

    Reasonable service, good equipment.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

    NETHERLANDS
    Martijn Jansen's avatar

    Martijn Jansen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good bike.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 3.5/5

    Fun 1/2 day (5 hours) of mountain biking from Queenstown towards Glenorchy.

    But the advised track was quite engaged and they should have asked about the levels first. $118 for two.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    FRANCE
    Arno Leleu's avatar

    Arno Leleu

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Excellent bikes and other equipment.

    Friendly staff.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Helen Evans's avatar

    Helen Evans

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We did the Skippers Canyon downhill ride, it was great.

    The guides are really friendly.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    ISRAEL
    Nataly Loewidt's avatar

    Nataly Loewidt

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great fun, Did Dh in skippers canyon

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    thomas merrin

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Good fun, need more photo opps.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Christian's avatar

    Christian

    Customer