Queenstown Bike Festival
January 16th to 25th  2026

The Queenstown Bike Festival is back again, scheduled for January 16th to 25th  2026, is set to be a highlight of Queenstown's summer calendar. This dynamic festival offers a variety of events catering to both enthusiasts and professionals.

Schedule:

FRIDAY 16th:
‍Peak Vert Helibike 9AM.
Log Race & Lake Jump 4PM

SATURDAY 17th:
CORO1200 Race 10AM
16" Pub Bike Champs 5PM

SUNDAY 18th:
Gravel Group Ride 9AM
Wynyard Slopestyle. Kids at 1PM Adults at 3PM

MONDAY 19th:
Dual Slalom Frankton Beach. Kids at 3PM, Adults at 5PM

TUESDAY 20th:
PUMP TRACK KERRY DRIVE . Kids at 3PM, Adults at 5PM

WEDS 21st:
SKYLINE WHIP OFF. Kids at 3PM, Adults at 5.30PM

THURSDAY 22nd
THICK THURSDAYS RACE @ HOT ROD 6PM

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The Queenstown Bike Festival is not just about the competitions; it's a celebration of the biking community, offering a chance for riders of all levels to come together, learn, and enjoy the sport. This festival truly encapsulates the spirit of Queenstown as a biking destination, making it an ideal time for enthusiasts to book a holiday and experience everything the town has to offer in terms of mountain biking and community spirit.

MCGAZZA FEST 2026
January 23rd to 25th  2026

The 10 Year anniversary of celebrating the mountain bike legend that is Kelly Mcgarry, a weekend dedicated to everything he loved, riding bikes of all kinds, hitting huge jumps, partying all night and sweaty moshpits to "Bro Hymm". This weekend sums up every the very essence of the Queenstown MTB scene and is not one to the missed.
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Schedule:

FRIDAY 23rd:
MCGAZZA MEGATRAIN @ SKYLINE 6PM
ATLAS BEERS

SATURDAY 24TH‍
MCGAZZA CHAINLESS RACE @ MCNEARLY GNARLEY 10AM
AIRBAG SESSION @ WYNYARD 1PM
MCGAZZA DREAM TRACK JAM 5PM

SUNDAY 25TH
MCGAZZA MEMORIAL RIDE @ SKYLINE 11AM
GORGE ROAD JUMP JAM @ 3PM

The Motatapu
‍When: 7th March 2026
‍Where: Start at Glendu Bay Finish line in Arrowtown
‍What: A legendary off-road race offering various options, including mountain biking and trail running, across some of New Zealand's most rugged terrains​​.

Queenstown Marathon
‍‍When: 18th November
‍Where: Queenstown
‍What: Running a very long distance throughout beautiful Queenstown, various race lengths available. Town is exceptionally busy this weekend.

Rhythm & Alps Festival
‍When: 28th - 31st December
‍Where: Cardrona Valley
‍What: One of New Zealands premier music festival with a huge line up of international acts, multiple stages, camping and much more.