Overview
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6 hours
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Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley.
Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown.
Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day.
As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene.
Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our friendly qualified wine guide will help you plan your day.
If you'd like additional winery information and contact details, please email us direct at contact@winehopperbus.co.nz, thank you.
We do not accommodate babies or children on our daily tours with mixed guest groups
What To Expect
Wine Hopper Bus
Join our flexible & hassle-free local winery shuttle service. Departing daily from Queenstown at midday (12.00pm). With no set timetable & no stress, all the wineries are very close together making it easy to give you the best day out & we'll have you back in town by 6pm (approx.).
Options
12pm departure
Departs 12pm from outside The Station Building, Corner Camp and Shotover St
What‘s Included
No rigid timetable to follow – explore our wineries at your own pace.
Local family-owned & operated for an authentic Queenstown experience.
Access a variety of venues, including boutique wineries, cellar doors & scenic Arrowtown.
Expert local Wine Guide to help tailor your day & share tasting tips & insider suggestions.
Daily return from Central Queenstown, Frankton & Arrowtown.
Final drop-off at AYRBURN available if staying for a dinner reservation at The Woolshed or Billy's.
Flexible wine tour through top wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley.
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with Wine Guide-managed pickups & drop-offs.
Food, wine tastings, cheese & deli purchases are at your own cost, direct to the wineries you visit
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
334 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What goes on tour stays on tour
Escape30784881829,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day out on the Gibbston valley despite the rain. Our guide was great very informative and connected with us all personally. He was very tolerant as the day wore on and we got louder. He took care of everyone and getting us all home safely. We had so much fun Thank you so much Mr Te you were the best.
T was the perfect driver....
Alexander R,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00T was the perfect driver. He was very knowledgeable, took us to wineries which we didn’t know about. Very funny and loves a good singalong. Couldn’t suggest more to do this experience. Thank you T, keep doing what you’re doing. (30yo, accountant)
Fabulous tour and grrat tour leader/driver
donnae778,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous tour, our bus driver Te was so attentive and took us to some great wineries and a place where we could sample some gin. Recommend the underground cave tour at Gibbston. Great music and small group on the bus made it a fun drive back to Queenstown, would definitely recommend and would go again.
What a fun day! Tea was...
Madelaine K,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fun day! Tea was knowledgeable and experienced and helped guide us with suggestions to different wineries. Highly recommend and would do this again knowing how many wineries there are in the area!
Best Wine Tour Ever
Patricia S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Hopper wine tour. This was sensational day. Many thanks to Andrew for the best wine tour ever. I highly recommend this tour. It is a great way to see the wineries.
Brilliant, flexible, knowledgeable wine tour in Queenstown.
iann28,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great day on the tour which was exactly what I was looking for. The tour was very flexible and adapted throughout the day to everyone’s needs. The tour guide, Blake, was very knowledgable and friendly and we went to all the wineries that were suggested. Well done.
Awesome Day Wine Tasting!
Valerie H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day wine tasting! Fabian was a wonderful host and guide throughout the day. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and made our experience so fantastic! The best part of the experience was being able to choose where and when we wanted to taste. No set schedule. We had as much time as we wanted to taste, eat and/or explore. Truly a 5 star experience. Would book this experience again and recommend to others!
Fun, relaxing, tasty, stunning views
karensP8598KQ,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great afternoon with T as our driver. T was super friendly and super knowledgeable about wines - giving us plenty of recommendations on the wine hopper tour. Loved that we could choose which wineries to visit and got to visit four in Gibbston Valley. It was a great way to enjoy Gibbston wines and made for a perfect afternoon. Thanks T, for making things so easy for us.
Relaxed wineday
Happiness44220389309,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was really one of my best experiences. I can advise to everyone who is in the region, and would like to discover the region. :)
Perfect, easy and chill!
Freya T,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Go with the flow type of vibe which was perfect! Our guide was so friendly and full of knowledge and so accommodating for everyone that was on the tour.
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