Gibbston Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour
Pedal through one of New Zealand’s most stunning wine regions with a rich layer of storytelling guiding your way. This unique biking tour blends scenic beauty with immersive audio commentary — sharing local winemaker stories, wine tasting tips, and Māori cultural insights as you cruise between cellar doors. With GPS-triggered narration and turn-by-turn guidance, you’re free to explore at your own pace while staying deeply connected to the land, the people, and the wines that make Gibbston so special. It’s more than just a ride — it’s a sensory experience from start to finish.
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Gibbston Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Gibbston Valley Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gibbston Valley Winery
Your journey begins along the Gibbston River Trail, pedaling toward the iconic Gibbston Valley Winery. As you ride, you’ll be immersed in the rich history, stories, and legacy that shaped this renowned estate.
Rockburn - Cellar Door
As you leave Gibbston Valley Winery and follow the trail along the river, your audio guide will transport you through time — sharing gold rush legends and the deep spiritual connection the Māori hold with the Kawarau River.
As you ride from Rockburn toward Kinross, you’ll uncover the unique story behind this vibrant cellar door and its role as a gathering place for some of Central Otago’s most celebrated wine labels.
Inclusions
- Professionally narrated audio with stories from winemakers and local history
- Cultural commentary, including Māori connections to the land and river
- Access to the GPS-triggered biking audio tour via the Taste Wine Guides app
- Customer support if you need help accessing or starting the tour
- Turn-by-turn navigation along the Gibbston River Trail
- Offline access once the tour is downloaded
- Wine tasting tips and educational insights throughout the route
- Bicycle rental (BYO bike or rent from our local provider Whizzy E-Bikes)
- Wine tasting fees at each winery (paid directly at cellar doors)
- Food and drinks during the tour
- Mobile device or headphones
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts at the Gibbston River Trail at the Eastern end of the AJ Hackett bungy parking lot.
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Ticket Redemption
After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to download the Taste Wine Guides app and a unique code to unlock your biking tour. Please ensure the tour is downloaded in advance using Wi-Fi or mobile data. The tour works offline once downloaded. There is no physical check-in or guide — simply start the tour at the beginning of the Gibbston River Trail, near the Kawarau Bungy Centre or Gibbston Valley Winery. Enable GPS on your device for the best experience.
