Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine region into one unforgettable day. Your adventure begins with a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown. From there, enjoy a self-guided ride through spectacular alpine scenery, crossing suspension bridges, following the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers, and finishing amongst Gibbston’s award-winning cellar doors. Take your time exploring the wineries, enjoy a long lunch, or simply soak up the scenery. At the end of the day, we’ll collect you and your bike from your chosen winery and return you to Queenstown.  

What’s Included

• Return shuttle between Queenstown and the trail
• Quality mountain bike or E-bike
• Helmet
• Winery trail map
• Ride briefing with local tips and recommendations

Please note that wine tastings, food, and beverages are not included.  

Ride Details

Distance: 15–23km (depending on how far you ride) Difficulty: Easy–Moderate Trail surface: Well-maintained gravel with gentle undulating terrain Ride time: Flexible – enjoy the day at your own pace This ride is suitable for most fitness levels. While there are a few hills, the trails are wide and well maintained. For the most enjoyable experience, we recommend hiring an E-bike. Children hiring E-bikes must be at least 140 cm (4 ft 6 in) to fit our smallest frame.  

Shuttle Times

Summer (September–April)

• Check in: 9:20am
• Shuttle departs: 9:30am
• Return shuttle: 4:30pm from your selected winery
• Arrive back in Queenstown: Approximately 5:10pm

Winter (May–August)

• Check in: 9:50am
• Shuttle departs: 10:00am
• Return shuttle: 4:00pm from your selected winery
• Arrive back in Queenstown: Approximately 4:45pm

 

Ride Highlights

• Explore historic Arrowtown before your ride
• Ride beside the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers
• Cross spectacular suspension bridges
• Visit the iconic Kawarau Bungy Bridge
• Discover Gibbston Valley, the Valley of the Vines
• Choose from a range of award-winning wineries
• Finish with a convenient return shuttle to Queenstown

 

Planning Your Winery Visits

• Wine tastings are not included and typically cost around $20-$40 per person
• We recommend booking tastings and lunch in advance, particularly for groups of six or more
• A valid NZ driver’s licence or passport is required for wine tastings
• Wine purchases can usually be collected by the return shuttle—just ask at the winery

 

Looking for a Different Option?

During summer (September–April), this ride is also available as:

• ¾ Day Bike the Wineries – a later start with slightly less time in the wineries
• Half Day Bike the Wineries – ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon ride

 

Weather

Trail conditions are assessed daily. If conditions are unsafe, we will contact you to discuss rescheduling your booking or arranging a refund (less any applicable transaction fees). For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions. If you are unsure about the weather, call us one hour before your tour departure time and we can take you through options for the day.