LOCAL
GUIDES
Ride with the locals who live for these trails
At The Ride Guide – Queenstown, we’ve spent years exploring every climb, descent, and hidden singletrack in New Zealand’s mountain biking capital.
Whether you’re chasing downhill thrills, scenic cross-country adventures, or just want a day that flows, we’ll craft a ride to match your skills, style, and stoke.
We handle the logistics — transport, trail access, and local know-how — so you can focus on what matters: the ride.
Choose from private guided tours, full-day adventures, or self-guided options with shuttle support.
FINN O'CONNOR
OWNER & HEAD GUIDE
Kia Ora
I'm Finn, the co-owner and operator of The Ride Guide Queenstown. I am passionate about delivering some of the world’s best mountain biking adventures, where safety and enjoyment are always at the forefront.
With a lifetime dedicated to sports and adventure, I proudly represented New Zealand as an Olympic kayaker in the 90s, and I have many years of experience in competitive mountain biking. My career spans over a decade of driving jet boats and leading kayak trips for Ngāi Tahu Tourism. For the past five years, I’ve specialized in guiding mtb tours throughout Queenstown and Central Otago, heli-bike guiding and mountain bike coaching,
Feel free to reach out — I’d love to help you plan your next mountain biking adventure or simply have a chat about biking!
Ngā Mihi,
Finn
Finn is an NZQA Level 5 Mountain bike guide · PMBI Mountain bike instructor · NZ health & safety certified · Qualified & equipped for Pre Hospital Emergency Care
The Ride Guide Ltd is a licenced DOC concessionaire and has a Safety Management System that has been audited and certified with Qualworx against the Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities.