Queenstown Bike the Wineries Tour – Full Day Cycling Adventure
Discover Queenstown’s world-renowned wine country on the Bike the Wineries Full Day tour, a scenic and flexible cycling experience through historic Arrowtown and the stunning Gibbston Valley, also known as the Valley of the Vines. Your adventure begins with a 25-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, where you’ll be fitted with a quality mountain bike or E-bike, helmet, and winery trail map, and receive a full briefing with local tips. Start your ride with a coffee or short wander through Arrowtown’s charming streets, then follow the Arrow River downstream, crossing suspension bridges and taking in iconic sights like the Kawarau Suspension Bridge, birthplace of bungy jumping. Cycle 15–25 km through gentle undulations, rivers, vineyards, and alpine trails, stopping at cellar doors and enjoying lunch at your own pace before being collected from your final winery and returning to Queenstown. The ride is suitable for most fitness levels, with wide gravel trails, and E-bikes are recommended for added comfort. Seasonal departures run year-round, with summer times from 9:20 am check-in and winter from 9:50 am. Please note tastings and food are not included, and most wineries charge around $20 per person. Bring layers, sunscreen, water, and cash for tastings or lunch. Wine purchases can often be collected by the shuttle, and weather may affect ride conditions, with reschedules or refunds available if needed.
Key Highlights
- Scenic shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown
- Cycle 15–25 km through Arrowtown, rivers, suspension bridges, and vineyards
- Explore the Gibbston Valley, “Valley of the Vines”
- Visit multiple cellar doors and enjoy lunch at your own pace
- Trail surface: compact gravel, undulating terrain, suitable for most fitness levels
- E-bikes recommended for comfort and energy
- Learn about Arrowtown’s history and enjoy stunning Queenstown views
- Flexible pace – ride more or relax at the wineries
- Duration: 2–3 hours of riding time
- Age suitability: children must be 140 cm (4 ft 6”) to fit an E-bike
- Included: shuttle to/from Arrowtown & Gibbston, bike/E-bike hire, helmet, winery map, trail briefing
- Tastings & food: not included; most wineries charge around $20 per person
Suppliers : Around The Basin
