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1 Around The Basin Ltd offer Independent Supported and Guided Cycle Adventures as well as a Cycle Shuttle Service and Bike Hire within Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin. Around The Basin is owned by two Queenstown locals Steve Norton and John Knight, both passionate cyclists with over 20 years of individual involvement in the adventure tourism industry. The Around the Basin (ATB) target market is Grade 1 to 2 riders wanting a quality cycling experience in one of the most beautiful areas of New Zealand renowned for its spectacular scenery. The purpose built Wakatipu Cycle Trails wander through the basin, past two lakes, three river gorges, historic Arrowtown, the wine area of Gibbston Valley and countless mountain ranges. The purpose built trails that ATB utilise are all off road. Around the Basin has an affiliation with the Around the Mountains Cycle Trail, the Otago Central Rail Trail, the Hauraki Cycle Trail and Railtrailsnz.com. Our Products: Half Day Cycle Tours Full Day Cycle Tours Custom Design Cycle Tours Shuttle Service Around The Basin for freedom bikers Bike Hire - Half, Full and Multi-days How to Book us Call 0508 QTCYCLE ( ) Book online at RTBS live Or go to For more information please info@aroundthebasin.co.nz Group Bookings Around the Basin require a minimum of 48 hours notice for any groups larger than 8 either guided or supported. Supported groups can be up to any size. Guided groups can not be larger than 25 persons on any given cycle tour at one time. Season of Operation - All Year Round Summer Season - October 1st to May 30th - Full Day and Half Day products will operate. Winter Season - June 1st - September 30th - Winter Half Day product operates 11am - 4pm. Booking Conditions Bookings are essential and pre-payment is required to confirm a booking. ATB reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant or equipment and alter ticket prices at any time. See full terms and conditions. ATB shall not be held responsible for any damage, expense or inconvenience caused by late arrival of public transport, change of schedule, strikes, vehicle breakdown, Acts of God, or other conditions. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain at any time any participant in any tour. If any person riding in such a manner that it causes damage to the bike then that person is liable to pay for the fixing of the bike and for any replacement parts that may be required. Helmets must be worn at all times on cycling tours. Refunds The Operator reserves the right to assess cancellations on a case by case basis and any decision on refunds is entirely at the discretion of the Operator. Any decision regarding an exception to the stated policy will be made entirely at the discretion of the Operator. See terms and conditions.

2 General Information Cycle Trails All trails biked are Grade 1 to 2 beginner to intermediate made of well compacted gravel material. Wide trails allowing easy passing at most areas, with small hills of easy gradient. Clothing and What to Bring Rider should wear short pants, riding pants or tights. If long pants are to be worn they must not be loose or baggy. Sturdy Footwear - not open toed. A wind proof rain proof jacket is desirable along with practical clothing appropriate for the weather. Extra gear not required can be carried by the support vehicle. Rain proof jackets are available for use. Water, sunglasses, sun hat and sunblock recommended. Bring a wallet for purchase of products from Gibbston Winery or Cheesery or The Kawarau Bungy Centre. Gear Supplied Mountain bikes to suit rider desire and level, helmets, pannier carriers for customer clothing, a map of the route being traveled highlighting the support areas and picnic areas. Hire Bikes 2013/14 model mountain bikes, with disc brakes and comfortable seats. 2013/14 model easy ride mountain bikes with comfortable seats suitable for mature riders. Children's bikes are available only by prior arrangement. Helmet Lightweight Comfortable Mountain Bike Pannier Carry Bag Easy Ride Lifestyle Bike Cycles Supplied by Others All cycles not supplied by ATB must be suitable for the trails and in good mechanical order. The supplier of the bike will be responsible for the mechanical integrity of the bike. ATB can refuse to allow any supplied bike on its supported or guided trips. Level of Fitness Rides will have the opportunity on the supported or guided rides to hitch a ride with the support vehicle to tailor the ride to suit their fitness level. Independent Supported Includes Mountain bike and equipment hire, shuttle bus transfers along the trail, refreshments, Wine tour/tasting, pick up/drop off in central Queenstown. Guided Includes A more personalised service providing you with a knowledgeable guide who will be with you throughout the ride, mountain bike and equipment hire, shuttle bus transfers along the trail, morning tea, pickup/drop off at central Queenstown accommodation. NB: Minimum of 4 riders is required to confirm a guided trip. Less than 4 pax pay a surcharge for Guide.

3 Half Day Cycle Tour Ride Arrowtown to Gibbston Wine Country to enjoy a wine tasting experience. Your ride starts with a scenic drive from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown. From here we set you off on a flat, easy trail meandering along the Arrow River and Kawarau River gorges, you will cross three suspension bridges enjoy panoramic mountain views and finish with a ride through the vines to Gibbston Winery. After a relaxing wine tasting experience we deliver you back to Queenstown. Add lunch (additional cost - morning trip only) If you choose this option - stay for a relaxing lunch at Gibbston Winery after your morning ride, enjoy a complimentary glass of Gibbston wine. Delivered back to town by 2.15pm. Lunch is paid directly to the Winery. Half Day Cycle Breakdown Morning Pick Up Pick ups from central Queenstown accommodation are available and will be completed between 8 45am and 9 15am. Confirmation for all pick ups is essential. Afternoon Pick Up Pick up from The Ride Centre 23 Brecon Street Queenstown at 1pm. Drop Offs Drop Offs are only available within the Queenstown CBD area unless otherwise organised. Bike Fitting At time of booking please state your height so we can allocate the correct bike for you. Trip Start Time 9am Morning 1pm Afternoon Trip Finishing Time Delivered back to Queenstown CBD, from the Morning cycle at approx 12 45pm. Delivered back to Queenstown CBD, from the Afternoon cycle at approx 4 45pm. Included in this Trip Transfers to and from Queenstown, bike and helmet, wine tasting experience. Cycle Trail Ride level Grade 1 beginner to intermediate. Trail is on well compacted gravel material. A wide trail allowing easy passing at any stage. A distance of 12 km maximum for this trail. Bring A wallet to purchase products from Gibbston Winery or Cheesery or to do a Bungy or Zipride! Price Half Day Cycle Adventures Adult Child INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED $139 $99 GUIDED Additional $125

4 Full Day Cycle Riding from Queenstown to Gibbston Wine Country showcasing the highlights of Queenstown s Cycle Trails Our Full Day Ride begins in Queenstown and follows the shore of Lake Wakatipu, enjoying a cafe stop at the historic Boatshed Cafe and a picnic lunch at Lake Hayes. Then we transfer you to the quaint goldmining village of Arrowtown, and set you off cycling the beautiful Arrow River gorge toward the Kawarau Bungy bridge and Gibbston Valley Winery for a cave tour and wine tasting before being delivered back to Queenstown. Full Day Cycle Breakdown Pick up Time from Accommodation All pick ups will be completed between 8 45am and 9 15am. Reservations essential for all pick ups. Pick Ups and Deliveries Accommodation pick up and deliveries are only available within the Queenstown CBD area unless otherwise organised. Bike Fitting At time of booking please state your height so we can allocate the correct bike for you. Trip Start Time 9am Trip Finishing Time Delivered back to Queenstown CBD at approximately pm. Included in this Trip Morning tea, a packed lunch, Gibbston Winery Cave tour and wine tasting. Cycle Trail Ride Level Grade 1 to 2 beginner to intermediate. Trail is on well compacted gravel material with some small hills of easy gradient. A wide trail allowing easy passing at any stage. A distance of 20 km maximum for this trail. Bring A wallet to purchase products from Gibbston Winery or Cheesery or to do a Bungy or Zipride! Price Full Day Cycle Adventures Adult Child SUPPORTED//INDEPENDENT $169 $119 GUIDED Additional $250

5 Custom Designed Cycle Tours Around The Basin have the local knowledge and expertise to design a Custom Tour tailored to suit for you groups needs should you want something a little out of the ordinary. Please contact us directly via info@aroundthebasin.co.nz and we will do our utmost to provide an unforgettable biking experience for you while in our part of Paradise. Elevation of Trails Around The Basin Tours Operate On Queenstown to Gibbston Winery 30kms Estimated ride time (one way)... 4 hours at a slow pace hours at a fast pace. Arrowtown to Gibbston Winery 14kms Estimated ride time (one way)... 2 hours at a slow pace... 1 hour at a fast pace. Queenstown to Arrowtown to Gibbston Winery 47kms Estimated ride time (one way) hours at a slow pace hours at a fast pace.

6 PRICES & DEPARTURE Half Day Cycle Adventure (duration 4hrs) Adult Child INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED $139 $99 GUIDED (min 4 pax) $169 $129 Morning Trip 9 am pick up from Accommodation. Afternoon Trip 1 pm pick up from Ride Centre. Full Day Cycle Adventure (duration 8hrs) Adult Child INDEPENDENT SUPPORTED $169 $119 GUIDED (min 4 pax) $199 $139 Pick Up Time 9 am pick up from Accommodation. Full or Half Day Trip Prices if Bike Supplied by Others $20 less Guiding Cost Half Day Full Day Personal Guide for the Day $125 $250 One person Guided Trip p/p $ $ Two persons Guided Trip p/p $ $ Three persons Guided Trip p/p $ $ Custom Cycle Adventures If you require a custom tour we can help $ dependent on trip HOW to book us? Call us on 0508 QTCYCLE ( ) Book online at RTBS live or Voucher us. For more information please info@aroundthebasin.co.nz

7 SHUTTLE PRICES Queenstown 1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX OR MORE $35 $60 $25 per person Gibbston, Bungy, Arrowtown 1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX OR MORE $35 $60 $25 per person Arrowtown, Bungy or Gibbston Queenstown Custom shuttles available on demand. Bookings essential for all shuttle services. BIKE HIRE MOUNTAIN BIKE HARD TAIL FULL DAY $55 HALF DAY $35 MOUNTAIN BIKE FULL SUSPENSION TRAIL FULL DAY $85 HALF DAY $55 CHILDREN'S BIKE HIRE FULL DAY $40 HALF DAY $25 CHILDRENS HALF BIKE/TRAILER/KIDS SEAT FULL DAY $25 ROAD BIKE FULL DAY $70 HALF DAY $45

8 Terms and Conditions SAFETY TERMS AND CUSTOMER DECLARATION There are inherent risks, dangers and hazards in adventure activities, which includes cycling, mountain biking and hiking. We will endeavor to make your trip as safe as possible, but not all risks, dangers and hazards can be anticipated or avoided. You are expressly assuming those risks personally and are, to the maximum extent permitted by law, releasing the Operator and its officers and employees from any liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses caused by any event including, but not limited to: Personal injury or death Property loss or damage Acts which may be construed as negligent or accidental Any other loss, damage, suffering, emotional or nervous disorder 1 - In participating in the activity I, the passenger, agree to the conditions set out as above and consent to the conditions in clauses 1A to 1F below and 2 to 7. A) I agree that my successors, executors, administrators and next of kin are bound by the terms and conditions. B) I agree not to commence any litigation or proceedings in any country in relation to the risks and perils set out in B above and to indemnify the Operator against any such claims. C) I confirm that I am physically fit and suffer no medical conditions, which may be aggravated by this activity. D) I consent to receive medical treatment in the case of injury, accident or illness during the activity and to indemnify the Operator against any claims in respect of this treatment. E) I agree that any films, sound, video or other recordings taken of or during the activity will not be used in any promotion or advertising without the prior consent of the Operator, however the Operator may use such recordings itself at its complete discretion without any prior approval. F) I agree to listen to my driver/guide, follow their instructions and make sure any children in my care do the same. 2 - Any vouchers issued by an agent for the Operator Around The Basin are non-transferable. 3 - The selling agent and or Operator accept no responsibility for any loss or additional expenses arising from changes, delays or cancellations of the services and activities of the Operator. 4 - This voucher is based on fares and tariffs, which are, to the best of the Operators knowledge, correct at the time of issue. Any increases since the date of issue are at the cost of the passenger payable to the Operator. 5 - Cancellations the Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel any service as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations or any other unforeseen event or circumstances. 6 - Refunds the Operator reserves the right to assess cancellations on a case by case basis and any decision on refunds is entirely at the discretion of the Operator. 7 - Any decision regarding an exception to the stated policy will be made entirely at the discretion of the Operator.

9 Our Location Around The Basin are a mobile business. Please phone us directly for Bookings, Bike Hire or Enquiries QTCYCLE ( ) We pick up from Accommodation for tours and provide a delivery service for bike hire. Our Contact Information Around the Basin Office Tel 0508 QTCYCLE info@aroundthebasin.co.nz ATB Manager Steve Norton Cell steve@aroundthebasin.co.nz Accounts Lisa Cooper Cell lisa@aroundthebasin.co.nz