A chairlift silhouetted against a cloudy sky carries several mountain bikes. The bikes are secured on a specialized rack attached beneath the seat of the lift.

No bike? No problem

Mountain Bike Rentals in Wānaka & Queenstown

Cardrona has something for everyone’s mountain bike experience, whether you don’t own a bike, want to try out a new ride, or have simply forgotten something. Stocking Trek and Kona bike brands, with options for full suspension, downhill and kids’ bikes, plus helmets and pads, our mountain bike rentals will get you downhill.

A mountain biker navigates a steep, dusty bank on a mountain bike trail. He is dressed in a teal shirt and grey helmet. As he manoeuvres the turn a cloud of dust is left behind him.

Why Rent?

Renting means having a bike perfectly suited to you and your riding style.  

  • No bike rack? No drama. Leave your bike at home and pick up your rental on-mountain

  • Equipment is well maintained by our workshop team  

  • Package your rentals with a lift pass to save more  

  • Full suspension, downhill or kids bikes offered in all sizes 

  • Full-face helmets, knee and elbow pads and other gear available to rent and buy on-mountain

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Pricing Breakdown

Tailor your rental to your pass length and choose how many days you’d like to rent and what you’d like included. 

Bike Rentals

Small

Rider Height 156 - 168cm

Medium

Rider Height 168 - 178cm

Large

Rider Height 178 - 185cm

X-Large

Rider Height 185cm+

Full Suspension

$115

$115

$115

$115

Downhill

N/A

$140

$140

$140

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A mountain biker, dressed in a red and black outfit and wearing a helmet, rides along a dusty trail. In the background, a chairlift with several gondolas moves over the rugged mountainous landscape under an overcast sky.

Rental Hints & Tips

  • Wear mid-shin socks, or better yet, invest in knee pads. They’ll prevent sore shin bashes against pedal pins.  

  • Bring layers – even though it’s summer and the day might be sunny; we’re still an alpine environment and the air temperature is cool. 

  • Think about shorts vs pants. There are benefits to both, but the main consideration is how hot your legs can get versus protection.  

  • Goggles are surprisingly useful. We operate in a dry environment, and though the trails are maintained, it means it can sometimes get dusty! 

  • Pack your pockets with snacks or get a riding pack. Even with an assisted uplift, riding downhill all day is tiring and you’ll want to refuel!

"Really awesome bike trails!"

Best example of a park with the 'Whistler' model done right - awesome skiing in the winter and a fully complete bike park in the summer. Love the ride down to the Cardrona pub too!

Adun Dunn

A rugged mountainous landscape with steep rock formations and grassy slopes during summer. A chair lift, with gondolas and chairlifts, is visible in the background.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Full suspension all-mountain bikes are great for those who want to explore the entire mountain on all trails. We use Trek Remedy models. Downhill bikes, on the other hand, are for those only wanting to ride downhill trails. We usually stock Trek Session models.

We have the 'Kona Process 24' full suspension bikes for kids aged 8yrs+. 

This package includes a full-day lift pass and full-day bike rental. Our rental fleet consists of Trek Remedy 8 and Session 8 models. Please book in advance here.

If you would like to book a package longer than 2 days, please get in touch with our team here.

You must wear a helmet when riding a bike full stop, but we always recommend full-face helmets when you’re riding downhill. Especially at Cardrona!

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