Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Queenstown Vineyards

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

From Arrow Junction to the Gibbston Valley, this ¾-day self-guided adventure blends scenic trails with world-class wine. Start with a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrow Junction (7 km beyond Arrowtown), where you’ll be set up with a quality bike, trail map, and all the tips for a seamless ride.

Wind your way 6 km (4 miles) through dramatic river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge and passing the iconic Kawarau Bungy Bridge, before rolling into Gibbston - the heart of Central Otago’s wine country.

Take your pick of 6+ wineries, a gin tasting room, and a local tavern along the way, with time to enjoy multiple stops depending on your pace. The full ride covers around 17 km (11 miles) of undulating, scenic trail, finishing at a winery of your choice, where our shuttle will meet you for the return to Queenstown.

With Queenstown’s most experienced bike tour operator, you’ll enjoy expert support, local knowledge, and a ride that’s as memorable as the wine.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A maximum of 8 people per booking

Minimum drinking age is 18 years - recommended to bring ID

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport to start and from finish

Use of bicycle and helmet

Custom trail and winery map

Support for any mechanical or navigation issues is a phone call away

Food and drinks

Wine tastings

Self-guided ride. A guide does not bike with you.

What To Expect

Arrow Junction

This ride starts at our bike-hub at Arrow Junction. From here, it's 6 km (4 miles) along a bike trail to the start of the Gibbston Valley Trail.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Ride across the historic Kawarau Bridge, home of the world's first commercial bungy jumping operation. Be entertained watching bungy jumpers and zip-liners doing their thing!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mountain Bike option

With Mountain Bike: Ride on one of our quality hardtail mountain bikes.

Electric Bike option

With Electric Bike : Want to make it easy on yourself? Choose one of our quality electric bikes to make your winery ride extra relaxed!

Reviews

4.60

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

More than surreal. What an experience to have, amazing views, fantastic wineries. Incredible customer service.
Karen L,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Picked up & taken to bike track service, extremely helpful staff, great bikes and wineries. Most memorable of NZ experiences.
RUDE
763fletcherw,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Around the basin. Very rude. Just got off the bus back in Queenstown and omg I didn’t know people could be so rude. Got on the bus at 3:52, 7 mins earlier than scheduled. We left in a rush to pick other people up from different wineries so we insisted to ask if we could quickly go in and get a bottle of wine at the time cause we had no hands to hold the bottles while riding the bikes, we got to the winery at 3:56 and we still were not required to be on the bus yet but as we insisted to ask to buy a bottle of wine and whilst waiting for the people to finish there wine tasting and board the bus we were immediately shut down and said if we leave the bus we would be left at the winery. We unfortunately did not get our bottle of wine. We then waited another 5mins for everyone to board the bus. Then on our way home the other groups on the bus were dropped to there apartments while we were not asked or instructed to provide our address so we could get dropped to our hotel.
A rewarding experience
Lee C,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were able to move our reservation up a day due to predicted rain. The e-bike upgrade was very reasonable also and we were able to make the 60k loop to Arrowtown and back during the day ride. Manager of shop was very pleasant and accommodating before and after our ride. Strongly recommend.
10 out 10 experience.
C7586VHdonaldp,
Nov 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Big shout out to our Welsh bike guide (very friendly and knowledgeable) who took us out to our pick up point on Nov 7. We did 3/4 day electric bike tour and my wife and I had an awesome day with the sun shining and fantastic vineyards tasting.
So much fun!
Alexandra R,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of our favourite experiences in Queenstown! Such a beautiful place to explore and be outdoors. We had transport to the bikes and then free rein to get to as many wineries as we wanted to. The bike trail has incredible views and it puts such a fun twist on a wine tour! Cannot recommend this enough. If you’re in Queenstown you HAVE to book this in! :)
Great day out
Flyer27493918871,
May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A brilliant way to spend a day in Queenstown. Encompasses all good things about the area, amazing scenery, beautiful wine, gorgeous food, lovely gin.
Something different and very fun!
leanneculinapenza,
Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Pick up and drop off from central Queenstown makes this experience easy. After heading out to pick up our bikes, we were shown how to use the ebikes and given instructions to send us on our way. The ride is decent, some steep edges and narrow paths but decent quality the whole way. Important to note: there is a suspension bridge and its a decent height that may be difficult for people with any fear of heights or falling. Once you get to the winery areas there is plenty of options. Would recommend taking yourself a backpack if you plan on buying any wines whilst out.
A Brilliant way to spend a day.
Carla 2009,
Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant fun, thought 3/4 of a day would be enough, but would did less that 1/2 the wineries and would love to have biked more and then drank more! The whole meet at the shop, van ride to bike collection point, and the comprehensive safety brief were all well run and co-ordinated. Then we were off. Following the very clearly marked bike path, Criss crossing the river at times, the weather was perfect, the bikes were smooth and well maintained. We managed 4 wineries inc lunch but the day gets away with you for sure. If I'd had another day I would have done this again to get to some other venues. Have to peddle faster and drink faster or less maybe? We got the collection point, the bikes were loaded for us and all too soon it was back in the van trundling back to QT, full of tales of differnent wines whilst comparing overall speed and distance data on our phones, ever competitive!
Great bike ride
Navigate58290369366,
Feb 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Staff was very helpful and it was apparent they enjoyed their work. Great bikes! Trailers very scenic and easy on our E bikes. Wineries were informative and had great products. Really enjoyed the Church winery!
Great wine and food
shburrus,
Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From beginning to end, it was a great trip. The pickup in Queenstown went well. The bikes were easy to operate. We stopped at the new Church winery, which is at the end of the trail. We were served some good wine and had great food enjoyed in an uncrowded peaceful setting. Josh picked us up on time and took care of the bikes. All we had to do was enjoy the trip.