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!

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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.

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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!
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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.