For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

For the journey ahead...

We must go together.

There’s an old saying, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” But what happens when going alone slows you down too?

Only with a safe, efficient and sustainable travel network can we ensure a positive future for our communities and businesses in the Whakatipu.

The Lightfoot Initiative was started to help meet this shared goal of less reliance on car travel, less congestion on our roads, less carbon in our atmosphere.

This isn’t about being anti-car. Rather it is about inspiring a change in thinking about how we move around this beautiful place – and making certain this change can occur regardless of the challenging transport conditions ahead.

The future stretches out in front of us. We need the vision and wherewithal to meet it on the right foot.

Current projects.

  • QTown Carpool
    Lightfoot has launched a new carpool Facebook group to help locals beat the commuter blues and lighten the load on the road by joining forc...
  • Onebike
    bringing bikes back to the road & helping newcomers be happy riders – One bike at a time.We rescue bikesWe sour...
  • Active8
    Transforming Workplace TravelCongested concrete sprawl or vibrant alpine city? The future of Queenstown’s economy lies in active ...
  • GoGo Electro
    The new cargo eBike library scheme making travel in the Wakatipu free and easyWelcome to GoGo Electro. This is a free initiative cr...
  • Easter Express - Treasure Trail
    EASTER EXPRESS – TREASURE TRAILKIDS RIDE FREE! COLLECT PRIZES!Explore our beautiful town!The wheels on the bus are going ...
  • Test the Network Spring 2021
    Last week, the Lightfoot Initiative followed seven ordinary people in their daily journeys around the Whakatipu basin. For one week, they c...
  • All aboard the Lightfoot Express!
    The Lightfoot Express safely transports Queenstown Primary School children to their after-school activities in Frankton.
  • Bridging the A2 Route and State Highway 6
    A2 Route – Shotover bridge to FranktonThe Lightfoot Initiative is working alongside community stakeholders such as Wakatipu High S...
  • Women’s Social Trail Roll – last Sunday of the Month
    Too slow for the Tuesday bunch ride?Not ready for Hot Rod?Too young to join the e-Bike Gang(stas)?Join our monthly Trail Roll – calling...
  • Active Travel Mini-Expo 2020
    Queenstown’s inaugural Active Travel mini-expo was held on 2nd December 2020 during torrential rain. The weather highlighted one of the key...

Help support Lightfoot.

We need your help!

Donate time and join our committed network of transport networkers. Help us make the connections that count!

And with your financial support we can help ensure everyone in Queenstown understands the incredible opportunities active travel offers the future of our place.

Bike. Bus. Brilliant.

A bike-bus journey offers the best of both worlds – ease of travel over longer distances and the enjoyment of pedal-powered freedom.

Make some time for you.

See how a fast, reliable bus network puts less stress on our roads – and less stress on you.

There’s more than one way to get there.

Bike or bus, scoot or skate, walk or run or pogo or skip or dance or, well… it doesn’t really matter how – just one less car trip a week makes a difference.

Why not travel in good company?

If a problem shared is a problem halved, then dividing one car between many helps make the trip with less cost and less congestion.

Let’s do this.

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Word On The Street.

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True fact. It takes 20 minutes to bike from LHE to Frankton and 20 minutes to bike from Frankton to Queenstown. If youre getting social this weekend, we recommend going by bike #queenstownmarathon

True fact. It takes 20 minutes to bike from LHE to Frankton and 20 minutes to bike from Frankton to Queenstown. If you're getting social this weekend, we recommend going by #queenstownmarathonathon ... See MoreSee Less

Hey Lightfooters, if youre not already following OneBike, do it now! Big, huge, massive thanks to the OneBike volly crew for their FixUp skills last week... were getting more and more bikes in and out... help build our community and help get everyone on a bike!

Hey Lightfooters, if you're not already following OneBike, do it now! Big, huge, massive thanks to the OneBike volly crew for their FixUp skills last week... we're getting more and more bikes in and out... help build our community and help get everyone on a bike! ... See MoreSee Less

These two might be rolling on up to the OG Queenstown Car Boot Sale on Sunday in a fancy car, but you want to be way cooler, right?
How about being cool AND winning prizes? Oh yes!
The wonderful Country Lane Queenstown have offered 10 x $5 Beam Scooter vouchers and 3 x $10 Country Lane vouchers to people who active travel to the event (think walk, bus, bike, scooter, kayak if its raining?!) - scooters and bikes get VIP parking 🅿️
Hope to see you there 😁https://fb.me/e/1AXGwmb5Q

These two might be rolling on up to the OG Queenstown Car Boot Sale on Sunday in a fancy car, but you want to be way cooler, right?
How about being cool AND winning prizes? Oh yes!
The wonderful Country Lane Queenstown have offered 10 x $5 Beam Scooter vouchers and 3 x $10 Country Lane vouchers to people who active travel to the event (think walk, bus, bike, scooter, kayak if it's raining?!) - scooters and bikes get VIP parking 🅿️
Hope to see you there 😁

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At Lightfoot we dont just get behind cycling, we love recycling and upcycling too 😁 If you hadnt already seen it, the good guys at Country Lane Queenstown are having a car boot sale in the good olde English tradition this coming Sunday 5th November (easy to remember right?!).
There has been some huge interest in this event and if youre one of the many looking for a bargain - its going to be busy!
We are teaming up with Country Lane to offer some FREE PRIZES to those who chose active travel on the day to lessen the strain on limited parking - this can be walking (the Frankton Bus Hub is 5 mins away), cycling (easy to park!), e-scootering (Beam have a hub on site), and carpooling (have you checked out QT Carpool Facebook group?!).
The prizes will be awarded by our wonderful volunteers - 10 x $5 Beam vouchers and 3 x $10 Country Lane vouchers 😍
So, bring your rucksack, leave the car keys at home and pray for great weather!!!https://fb.me/e/1AXGwmb5Q

At Lightfoot we don't just get behind cycling, we love recycling and upcycling too 😁 If you hadn't already seen it, the gooCountry Lane QueenstownQueenstown are having a car boot sale in the good olde English tradition this coming Sunday 5th November (easy to remember right?!).
There has been some huge interest in this event and if you're one of the many looking for a bargain - it's going to be busy!
We are teaming up with Country Lane to offer some FREE PRIZES to those who chose active travel on the day to lessen the strain on limited parking - this can be walking (the Frankton Bus Hub is 5 mins away), cycling (easy to park!), e-scootering (Beam have a hub on site), and carpooling (have you checked out QT Carpool Facebook group?!).
The prizes will be awarded by our wonderful volunteers - 10 x $5 Beam vouchers and 3 x $10 Country Lane vouchers 😍
So, bring your rucksack, leave the car keys at home and pray for great weather!!!

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👻 Theres no need to be scared of active travel 👻
We love a good feed, if you and the whānau are heading to Country Lane Queenstown for the Queenstown Food Truck Festival this Sunday, there are heaps of options to leave the car at home (save parking hassles, not to mention the carbon!) and work up an appetite on the way.
Did you know there is a Beam Scooter hub (for your very own VIP parking!) on-site, the Frankton Bus Hub is a 5 minute walk away, plus there is heaps of free and easy parking for bikes...
We hope to see you there, just beware as there may be some scary kids 😈 full of lollies roaming 😆

👻 There's no need to be scared of active travel 👻
We love a good feed, if you and the whānau are headinCountry Lane Queenstownstown forQueenstown Food Truck Festivaltival this Sunday, there are heaps of options to leave the car at home (save parking hassles, not to mention the carbon!) and work up an appetite on the way.
Did you know there is a Beam Scooter hub (for your very own VIP parking!) on-site, the Frankton Bus Hub is a 5 minute walk away, plus there is heaps of free and easy parking for bikes...
We hope to see you there, just beware as there may be some scary kids 😈 full of lollies roaming 😆
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The Lightfoot team were talking bike rescue with the crowds at Remarkables Market today. The container is slowly filling, bring on our permanent hub early next year!
Check out OneBike Facebook for info about the programme.

The Lightfoot team were talking bike rescue with the crowds at Remarkables Market today. The container is slowly filling, bring on our permanent hub early next year!
Check out OneBike Facebook for info about the programme.A fabulous day at Remarkables Market today. Nine bikes collected for repairs and salvage, four tyres and a bag of great condition tubes.
Lots of great kōrero and promises of more bikes!
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Spring clean time! Too many bikes crowding the garage?
The Lightfoot team will be assessing and collecting good quality used bikes on Saturday at Remarkables Market for OneBike. Bring bikes in on a bike rack or bring a photo (and we can arrange pick up the following week).
OneBike is a bike rescue, repair and redistribution project, powered by Lightfoot. We need to fill our container with your donated bikes!
#Biketober
#givingbacktothecommunity

Spring clean time! Too many bikes crowding the garage?
The Lightfoot team will be assessing and collecting good quality used bikes on Saturday at Remarkables Market for OneBike. Bring bikes in on a bike rack or bring a photo (and we can arrange pick up the following week).
OneBike is a bike rescue, repair and redistribution project, powered by Lightfoot. We need to fill our container with your donated bikes!
#Biketober
#givingbacktothecommunity
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