Queenstown & Wānaka MTB Insider - 28 January 2026

We’re back with your weekly guide to the bike parks of the Queenstown & Wānaka region, and today we’re live from Coronet Peak. World Cup rider Jess Blewitt shows us her favourite trail, Coronet DH. Unreal views (on a clear day), 428 metres of vertical descent and one iconic run on Queenstown’s doorstep. And to finish the day right, Gantley’s Tavern après bike is waiting at the bottom. A local Queenstown sender, you won’t want to miss Jess’s full trail preview here: https://youtu.be/a7iE6r5Z5aM We’re also checking in with Bike Wānaka, Ben Lomond Trails, Cardrona Bike Park and Bike Glendhu for this week’s lowdown, from QMTBC volunteer dig nights to locals’ weekend deals and evening laps at Cardrona. Don’t miss Not a Race at Coronet Peak on 31 January, with timed runs and no pressure. Over in Wānaka, Women’s Ride Wednesdays are on tonight at Bike Glendhu, Fast Fridays are back at Cardrona with lifts spinning late, and the annual Peak to Pub Race is happening this Saturday. Stay tuned for park updates, upcoming events and all the latest MTB news. See you next week! 🤙 🚲 Jess Blewitt & Louise Ferguson