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Bike The Wineries Full Day Ride
4.7
79 Ratings
Queenstown
Explore Gibbston Valley by bike. Visit wineries, a cheesery, and more. Enjoy a scenic ride and hassle-free return transport. Discover the best of NZ’s wine region.
Explore Gibbston Valley by bike. Visit wineries, a cheesery, and more. Enjoy a scenic ride and hassle-free return transport. Discover the best of NZ’s wine region.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arrowtown Village - Travel with us from Queenstown to the historic Arrowtown village. You’ll receive your bike or E-bike and all the necessary information to ride to the wineries in Gibbston. Discover Arrowtown, enjoy a coffee, and then embark on your ride to the Gibbston River Trail.
- Arrow River - The trail meanders along the willow-lined…
- Arrowtown Village - Travel with us from Queenstown to the historic Arrowtown village. You’ll receive your bike or E-bike and all the necessary information to ride to the wineries in Gibbston. Discover Arrowtown, enjoy a coffee, and then embark on your ride to the Gibbston River Trail.
- Arrow River - The trail meanders along the willow-lined Arrow River Bridges Trail, crossing several bridges.
- Kawarau Suspension Bridge - Cycle over the Kawarau Suspension Bridge, the site of the world’s first commercial bungy jump.
- Gibbston - Follow the Gibbston River Trail and visit as many cellar doors, breweries, or taverns as you wish.
- Rockburn - Cellar Door - The Rockburn Cellar Door provides relaxed tastings of their award-winning wines in a distinctive setting at the iconic Gibbston Tavern.
- Gibbston Valley Winery - Stop by the cellar door at Gibbston Valley Winery or take one of their tours of New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
- Mt Rosa Wines - Brimming with character, Mt Rosa is situated at the end of the valley and is well worth the visit.
- The Church Cellar Door and Cafe - Originally built in Wangaloa in 1894, this old church was moved to Gibbston in the early 2000s. Today, it offers local wines and a welcoming atmosphere instead of hymns and sermons.
What's Included
- Use of helmet
- Bicycle use
- Shuttle transport to start and from finish
- Use of helmet
- Bicycle use
- Shuttle transport to start and from finish
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Wine tastings
- Food and drinks
- Wine tastings
Additional Information
This self-guided full-day cycling adventure begins with a timely shuttle bus departure from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown. Upon arrival, participants will be equipped with a bike and provided with all necessary ride information.
The initial segment spans 15 km (9 miles) of picturesque trail, tracing the Arrow and Kawarau river…
This self-guided full-day cycling adventure begins with a timely shuttle bus departure from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown. Upon arrival, participants will be equipped with a bike and provided with all necessary ride information.
The initial segment spans 15 km (9 miles) of picturesque trail, tracing the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge, and arriving at the renowned Kawarau Bungy Jump Bridge.
In the afternoon, cyclists can enjoy the Gibbston Wine Region, with opportunities to visit as many cellar doors as desired. The entire ride encompasses approximately 25 km (16 miles) of rolling, gravel trail.
The shuttle will collect participants at the specified time given during the briefing from their selected winery in Gibbston Valley.
Wineries along the route include:
• Chard Farm
• Gibbston Valley Winery
• Gibbston Tavern
• Gibbston Tasting Room
• Rockburn
• Kinross
• The Church
• Mt Rosa
• Brennan Wines
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years - recommended to bring ID
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Location
3 Searle Lane
Searle Lane
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(79 Ratings)
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Katie_y
Feb 19, 2025
This was so much fun! The... - This was so much fun! The e-bikes were a fantastic way to ride the wine trail! Would highly recommend this to anyone! 5 ⭐️’s
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Jodimq9851qc
Feb 13, 2025
Full day wine ebike tour is a MUST - Spectacular views and ride - a highlight of our trip. Favorite of many bike rides. If you know how to navigate a bike (shifting gears frequently up and down hills while adjusting ebike speed), it's super fun.
While i won't ding for one or two people's unfriendly demeanor in the office, it's disappointing when we've done so many tours and everywhere else and staff has been full of fun and energy from the start. These people are in the wrong jobs, and they likely know it as they're not happy. One lady with long hair and pretty bright eyes was super friendly.
And yes, a bathroom at the office would be nice. Others say the same.
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Deirdre_g
Feb 4, 2025
We loved it. It's was so... - We loved it. It's was so much fun and bikes were great quality. The track was a little rough and was just gravel but the scenery was spectacular.
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Heidi_r
Jan 27, 2025
Loved this activity! - This was a great experience and great day out. Bikes were well looked after and no issues at all. Thoroughly recommend!
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Robert_f
Jan 20, 2025
Great Fun - Great fun beautiful scenery and yummy wines enjoyed the electric bikes and the trail was very easy to follow
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Departure538369
Dec 15, 2024
Friendly mini bus Transfers from Queenstown to winery area; visited 4 wineries for tastings/food, whilst riding e-bikes! - Loved the whole experience! Very well organised so the transfers went smoothly and the ride was fairly flat so we could have been on any type of bike. Wineries were lovely - surroundings, food and wine were all very much enjoyed!
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512sharleanm
Dec 4, 2024
Excellent day out e-biking the region! - Am amazing day! It has been a highlight of our trip! The views were spectacular from the start to the finish! From the booking to the check in process, to being dropped off to our pick up! The bikes were excellent and the winery recommendations were awesome! Would highly recommend this to everyone!
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I9246kydonnak
Dec 1, 2024
Delish wine and bike tour around Queenstown - This was SO fun. We loved the adventuring of the cycle and then the R&R of the wine, food, cheese and laughs at the wineries. We ended the day with a lot of wine bottles clinking our bags that we purchased. I'd highly recommend this but also recommend - lots of water, sunscreen and deep pockets for buying all the delish food, it's not expensive but all so good so you don't want to miss out on any.
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Andrewjb7616ul
Dec 4, 2024
Fun day out - We hired the e-bikes which made the ride very easy. Very picturesque trails. Plenty of spots to stop and take photos. Sampled some great wine and food along the way. We did the full day tour which gave us plenty of time to relax at each winery.
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Mongoschwartz
Mar 4, 2025
Poor service ruined a great day - It would be sooooo easy to give this a 5-Star review. But that review would be based on the scenery and the wineries...not the company itself.
First, the good: the bikes are in decent shape and they allow you to call at the end of your ride if you want to be picked up somewhere other than the final destination. That was hugely helpful, since we'd been riding and drinking a fair amount of wine, so trying to rush back to an arbitrary assembly point would have been a challenge.
But... We stopped by the day before and asked if we could have a map to review that night. Nope. The rather curt counter-person said we could take a picture of the map on the wall, but no paper copy. Alrighty then.
When we checked in, the same less-than-nice representative gave us a one-page info sheet (no map), and told us we'd get a map when we arrived at the trailhead. We asked if they had a restroom to use, but, no again, we should find a public toilet somewhere outside. Keep in mind it's a thirty minute drive to the trail head and they want you there well beforehand. So, be prepared.
Eventually, we all muster into the van, where the driver says very little. None of your usual informative commentary, just 80s rock on the radio.
We arrive and hear the usual amusing/informative banter from the person greeting us, but we notice, hmmm, there's no restroom again. We eventually collect our bikes and helmet (none of which fit on my adult-sized head). There's a pouch on the bike for a water bottle, but, you guessed it, no water is provided, either. But hey, we DID get a map. Off we went.
A few other notes.... If you do this ride DEFINITELY get an e-bike. The trail is hilly with lots of loose gravel. It would be a struggle to do it without it. Also, if you do buy any wine, there are no panniers to put your wine in. So bring a backpack. A backpack would also be useful for bringing along, yep, some water, too.
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