Mountain Biking

We have a primary range of Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3 hardtail mountain bikes, and Cannondale Moterra full suspension E-bikes.
Our brand new Trek 12-speed competition ready bikes feature dropper seats, Rockshox front suspension, and hydraulic disc brakes.
We also carry additional GT Avalanche bikes in a range of sizes from Small to Large.
E-Bikes:
If you need a little extra boost, we currently offer full-suspension Cannondale Moterra E-Bikes featuring 504Wh batteries, 10 Speed Shimano cogs, and dropper seat, and hydraulic disc brakes.

Wilderness Guides offer mountain bikes for half-day, full-day, or multi-day rentals. We even have packages to ride the Queen Charlotte Track.

A helmet, repair kit, and pump is also provided as part of your hire.

Contact us for more information on the best way to experience the track by mountain bike and we can help plan your visit, including accommodation bookings and water transport to and from the Queen Charlotte Track. 

We also provide mountain bikes for hire around the popular trails of Picton including The Link Pathway and can offer rental by the hour or for half a day. It's a great way to explore this pretty seaside village.

Whichever option you choose, a great adventure is waiting for you!

As a Great Ride, the Queen Charlotte Track falls under the jurisdiction of the New Zealand Cycle Trail/Nga Haerenga and NZCT is clear in its policy around e-bike use on the Great Rides. The NZCT has recently updated it's E-Bike policy to allow these on higher grades than previously advised: 

E-mountain bikes are suitable provided they are ridden appropriately, have sufficient battery capacity, and the rider is capable of completing the trail in the event of a battery/power failure.

Queen Charlotte Track is graded as an ‘easier tramping track’ for walkers and 62% intermediate/grade 3, 28% advanced/grade 4 and 10% expert/grade 5 for mountain biking.

This is a similar difficulty rating to the Coppermine Trail or the St James Cycle Trail.
 
NZCT Mountain Bike Trail Grades are as follows: 
 
Intermediate/Grade 3: Suitable for confident and regularly experienced cyclists with a good level of fitness and over 12 years old; children should be accompanied by an adult.
Off-road trails will be narrow and include hills, steep drop-offs and small river crossings. Dry trail surfaces are firm but include muddy or loose sections of rock rubble, and obstacles such as rocks or tree roots.
 
Advanced/Grade 4: Suitable for fit, experienced cyclists with good off-road and/or on-road skills, a high level of fitness and over 12 years of age; children should be accompanied by an adult.
Off-road trails are narrow with steep climbs and unavoidable obstacles. The trail surface includes firm and loose sections, with lots of rocks and tree roots. There is likely to be mud and poor traction in places, and some walking required.

Expert/Grade 5: Suitable for fit, experienced cyclists with excellent off-road skills and a high level of fitness. Not suitable for children.
Off-road trails are likely to be challenging with long, steep climbs, precipitous descents and dangerous drop-offs as well as rocks, roots, ruts and potentially hazardous river crossings.

Grade 5 Sections of the QCT are from Kenepuru Saddle to Bay of Many Coves Shelter, the climb out of Torea Saddle, and the descent into Te Mahia Saddle.

Contact us for more information to plan the best e-bike experience for you!