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Bike The Wineries Full Day Ride - Queenstown

78 Reviews 4.85 out of 5 stars Based on 78 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Queenstown, New Zealand

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This self-guided Full Day ride starts with a prompt shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown.
There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride.

The first section covers 15 km (9 miles) of scenic trail, following the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge, and reaching the iconic Kawarau Bungy Jump Bridge.

In the afternoon, enjoy cycling through the Gibbston Wine Region, where you can stop at as many cellar doors as you like. The full ride covers around 25 km (16 miles) of undulating, gravel trail.

The shuttle will pick you up at the designated time given in the briefing on the day from your chosen winery in Gibbston Valley.

Wineries enroute are:
• Chard Farm
• Gibbston Valley Winery
• Gibbston Tavern
• Gibbston Tasting Room
• Rockburn
• Kinross
• The Church
• Mt Rosa
• Brennan Wines

What's Included

  • Use of helmet
  • Use of bicycle
  • Shuttle transport to start and from finish
  • Food and drinks
  • Wine tastings
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Meeting Location

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Searle Lane
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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What To Expect

Arrowtown Village

Shuttle with us from Queenstown to the historic village of Arrowtown. You will be set up with your bike/E-bike, and given all of the information you need to ride to the wineries in Gibbston. Explore Arrowtown, grab a coffee, then start your ride to the Gibbston River Trail.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arrow River (Pass By)

The trail follows the willow-lined Arrow River Bridges Trail, crossing over a few bridges.
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Kawarau Suspension Bridge (Pass By)

Ride over the Kawarau Suspension Bridge - home to the world's first commercial bungy jump.
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Gibbston

Ride the Gibbston River Trail. Visit as many of the cellar doors, breweries, or tavern as you like.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rockburn - Cellar Door

The Rockburn Cellar Door offers relaxed tastings of their award winning wines in a unique setting, at the iconic Gibbston Tavern.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbston Valley Winery

Visit the cellar door at Gibbston Valley Winery, or do one of their tours of the largest wine cave in New Zealand.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mt Rosa Wines

Full of personality, Mt Rosa is located at the end of the valley and is certainly worth the effort to visit.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years - recommended to bring ID
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bike The Wineries Full Day Ride – Queenstown?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Use of helmet
  • Use of bicycle
  • Shuttle transport to start and from finish
  • Food and drinks
  • Wine tastings

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years - recommended to bring ID
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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