Bike Queenstown and lap up the scenery
Take a day trip just outside of downtown Queenstown and explore the surrounding wine trail
Grab a bike and benefit from local knowledge of the best spots to stop
Head for the wineries and reward yourself with some tastings
Bike tour Queenstown's wine region and savour the local flavours
Explore the surrounding countryside by bike

Bike the Wineries Full Day Tour

Duration
1 day
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$44 USD
10 Reviews

Bridges, Bungy, wineries, cheesery, tavern, brewery… ohh yeah! Enjoy a one day self-guided cycle tour of the Queenstown wine region with an abundance of things to see and do. The highlight of the tour are the wineries but the splendid rides, breathtaking views of the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers plus the delicious cafes on the trail are also noteworthy. With 25km of pleasant riding, this is a quick yet satisfying ride from Queenstown to Arrowtown.

  • Category
    Easy-going & Leisurely
  • Type
    Self-Guided
  • Duration
    1 day
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    1 - Easy
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Agricultural
  • Distance
    12.4 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends at the tour operator's office in central Queenstown. You will be taken from/to there to the start/end of the ride.

    Fly in/out of Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

  • What's the tour like?

    Explore the wineries at your leisure, tasting wine and eating cheese, visiting your choice of the attractions in the valley; 7 wineries, a cheesery, a tavern and a micro-brewery.

    The riding distance to the first winery is 15km. To get all the way to the end of the wine valley you’ll end up covering about 25km so the distance is variable depending on where you decide to end.

  • What places can be visited in Gibbston Valley?

    Gibbston Valley Winery
    https://www.gibbstonvalley.com
    The most well-known winery in the valley. Enjoy their cheesery or visit the cellar door for a tasting. Beautiful outdoor area to be enjoyed.

    Kinross
    https://kinross.nz/
    A stunning setting with a lovely outdoor area to enjoy. Great food and wine are available here.

    The Church
    https://thechurchcellardoor.co.nz/
    Built in Wangaloa in 1894, this old church was relocated to Gibbston in the early 2000’s. Today instead of hymns and sermons it serves up local wines and good vibes.

    Rockburn
    https://www.rockburn.co.nz/
    The Rockburn Cellar Door offers relaxed tastings of their award winning wines in a unique setting, at the iconic Gibbston Tavern. A pure expression of Central Otago in your glass.

    GT Tasting Room
    https://www.gibbstontavern.co.nz/gt-tasting-room
    The newest addition to the valley, and little sister of the Gibbston Tavern, the GT Tasting Room offers a selection of local wines, gins, distilled spirits, and ginger beers.

    Brennan Wines
    https://brennanwines.com/
    A great place to visit, Brennan is located at the end of the valley. While you’re here, have a go at petanque.

    Mt Rosa
    https://mtrosa.co.nz/
    Full of personality, Mt Rosa is located at the end of the valley and is certainly worth the effort to visit. Tastings here are extensive, so allow approximately 40min.

    Gibbston Tavern
    https://www.gibbstontavern.co.nz/
    Our standard pick up location for a reason. The tavern is full of character and serves delicious wood fire pizza. A great place to relax.


  • Are child discounts available?

    Yes, discounts for children age 14 and below are available. This will be deducted upon checkout.

  • Can I do this tour with an infant?

    Yes, child trailers are available and can be attached to the back of the bike. The child would be secured with a seat belt in an upright position and must be able to hold their head upright independently while wearing a helmet. We do not provide child seats. There is reduced pricing for infants in trailers.

Overall Rating:
5.0/5
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Forrest Dunn
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

My friend and I did the full day wineries tour and it was fantastic, the driver was great and informative and you get the feeling they'll go out of their way to make your experience as enjoyable as possible, the views and track were superb. The bikes were nice and in great condition, the length of ride gave you plenty of time to have a look around Arrowtown, stop for lots of pictures and exploring and of course pop in to plenty of wineries! Can't recommend enough and i'll be back next time i'm in Queenstown

Aidan Wilgus
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

[The tour operator] was wonderful! Hopped on the bus and got a quick and entertaining spiel and then sent out on the bikes. We did the wine tour and the route was beautiful. When we got back, [they] had the wine we purchased at the front desk waiting for us! The workers are all super nice and helpful as well

Francis Ridgeon
(Review obtained from Tour Operator)

Really good service. The staff were friendly. The map of vineyards useful, and it included discounts. Picking up the wine purchased made the cycling easier.

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