Riding to the the wineries of Gibbston Valley

Bike The Wineries Full Day Ride - Queenstown

Small Group
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450 minutes
English

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

Options

Electric Bike Option

Mountain Bike Option

Electric Bike Option

with electric bike: A self-guided Electric bike (E-bike) ride from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley, with shuttle transport to and from Queenstown.

From$67.84Per Person

What's included in Bike The Wineries Full Day Ride - Queenstown

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

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.

Arrow River
Pass-by Only

The trail follows the willow-lined Arrow River Bridges Trail, crossing over a few bridges.

Kawarau Suspension Bridge
Pass-by Only

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

Inclusions

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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Wear suitable clothing - comfortable athletic wear. Pack a lightweight, waterproof jacket. • Comfortable sports shoes are recommended • During winter, a good jacket and warm pair of gloves are recommended • Bring sunglasses and a water bottle • Helmets must be worn at all time while riding • All riders bike at their own risk • Minimum age for alcohol is 18 years • Due to the nature of this ride and the safety of all guests, the operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are, or show signs of, intoxication. If, as a result, your ride is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Operator

Around The Basin Bike Queenstown