This trip is built for strong intermediate to advanced riders who want to ride hard, level up their skills, and experience the full depth of what Kiwi mountain biking culture and terrain have to offer — without having to worry about the logistics.
What Makes This Trip Bucket List Material:
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Daily riding in some of the most diverse terrain NZ has to offer — from backcountry alpine to bike park laps
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Integrated coaching from PMBIA Level 3 instructor Jake Johnstone to help you build confidence, control, and consistency - meaning you can ride more of the trails on offer, and have more fun doing it!
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Logistics and guiding handled by an expert local crew — so you can focus on riding, not planning
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Pre-screened, like-minded group of riders who are all here for the same reason: solid progression, good trails, and good times
Whether you’re chasing more flow, dialling in line choice, or want to conquer that fear of steeps and tech, this trip is designed to help you ride at your best and get the most out of every day on the trails.
Trip Highlights:
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Shuttles and uplifts everywhere it makes sense.
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Bike park days at the iconic Cardrona, Coronet Peak (Rude Rock), and Skyline Queenstown
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Unique alpine riding at Craigieburn
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Scenic enduro style loops in Wanaka
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Statigic rest / travel days with optional local activities.
Coaching Focus: We’ll kick the trip off with coaching-intensive days in the north of the island to build confidence and flow early. As the terrain ramps up through the Southern Alps and Queenstown, you'll already be riding stronger, faster, and with more control — ready for those bigger lines and bike park features.
Jake brings a unique blend of mental strategy, skills coaching, and equipment tuning to every trail day. This means you won’t just ride cool trails — you’ll ride them better, with more confidence and less second-guessing.
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Itinerary:
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Day 1: Arrive in Christchurch (recommended before 10 am), ride Christchurch Adventure Park, overnight in Christchurch
Day 2: Transfer to Castle Hill, afternoon flow trails and coaching session, stay at Porters Lodge
Day 3: Morning ride Craigieburn, transfer to Lake Tekapo, afternoon ride local trails, overnight in Lake Tekapo
Day 4: Transfer to Wanaka, afternoon ride at the Sticky Forest trails
Day 5: Rest day in Wanaka with optional pedalling or activities: Heli-biking, Mou Waho Island Cruise, or Skydiving
Day 6: Full day at Bike Glendhu, optional ATV shuttle
Day 7: Ride Cardrona Bike Park, transfer to Queenstown
Day 8: Full day at Queenstown Skyline Bike Park
Day 9: AM ride 7 Mile, PM ride Coronet Peak (Rude Rock)
Day 10: Rest day in Queenstown with optional activities: Skyline Bike Park, Jetboating, Milford Sound trip, Bungy Jumping
Day 11: Drop-off at Queenstown Airport by 10 am (optional return shuttle to Christchurch available)
Inclusions:
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Twin-share motel/hotel accommodation
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All ground transport (riders, bikes, bags)
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Trail shuttles and lift passes where applicable
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Local guide support
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Mental performance and skills coaching with Jake
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Access to our #GlobalExpeditions Community Discord before and after the trip
Not Included: Flights & Food.
To allow ultimate flexibility, while also keeping things easy, we'll offer meal venue bookings and local recommendations so you can eat like a local, or also do your own thing if you choose.