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| Return Shuttles | Ride Starts at Arrow
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12 – 17 km Ride | Time for 3 or 4 Wineries |
Ride Description
This ride begins with a pick-up from Around The Basin’s shop in central Queenstown and a shuttle to their bike-hub at Arrow Junction. After bike fitting and helpful winery information, you’re free to set off riding.
The first 6 km (4 miles) of the trail follows a gorge along the Arrow River out to the Kawarau Suspension Bridge – home of the world’s first bungy jump. From there you’ll spend the afternoon biking at your leisure along the magnificent Gibbston River Trail, using the winery map to visit as many of the venues as you wish. You will have time to sample what this world-class food and wine region has to offer. There are cellar doors, a tavern, a brewery, and even a cheesery, all linked together by a spectacular, easy-riding bike trail.
You will be collected from your venue of choice for the return shuttle back to Queenstown. Total biking distance is 12 – 17 km (7 – 11 miles), depending on how many wineries you wish to visit.
Ride Schedule
Ride Prices
| Electric Bike | Standard Bike | |
| Adult | $160 | $110 |
| Child (5 – 14 years) | $135* | $85 |
| Infant (0 – 4 years) | – | $65** |
* Children must be at least 140 cm/4 ft 6″ tall to fit the smallest Electric Bike.
** Infants can select either a bike, trailer, or a tag-along.
E-Bikes Are Available
We are yet to hear anyone say “I wish I never upgraded to an electric bike”, but we have certainly heard the opposite! Guarantee the good times, keep your group together and have a fun day out there. E-bikes are a game changer and make this ride so much more fun!
A Note On Weather
Riding in the Queenstown area over winter is generally very pleasant. A typical winter’s day is cool and crisp with blue skys and snow-capped mountains. However, storms and bad weather are more frequent than in summer and we understand that riding in those conditions is not much fun.
We usually make a weather call on-the-day, as it often turns out not as bad as the forecast suggests. If you are uncertain in the morning of your ride, give us a call 45 mins – 1 hr before your shuttle departs and we will discuss options. If we deem the weather is unsuitable for riding, we first try to re-schedule to another time or another day, but if that isn’t possible we would refund your ride (less a 3% merchant fee).
Venues on offer in the Gibbston Valley: wineries, a tavern and good food.
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The most well known winery in the valley. Enjoy their cheesery or visit the cellar door for a tasting. Beautiful outdoor area to be enjoyed. |
A stunning setting with a lovely outdoor area to enjoy. Great food and wine are available here. |
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Built in Wangaloa in 1894, this old church was relocated to Gibbston in the early 2000’s. Today instead of hymns and sermons it serves up local wines and good vibes. Our standard pick-up location for a reason. |
The Tavern is full of character and serves delicious wood-fired pizzas. A great place to relax. Hank, their dog, will be sure to give you a warm welcome. |
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The Rockburn Cellar Door offers relaxed tastings of their award winning wines in a unique setting, at the iconic Gibbston Tavern. A pure expression of Central Otago in your glass. |
The newest addition to the valley, and little sister of the Gibbston Tavern, the GT Tasting Room offers a selection of local wines, gins, distilled spirits, and ginger beers. |
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A great place to visit, Brennan is located at the end of the valley. While you’re here, have a go at petanque. |
Full of personality, Mt Rosa is located at the end of the valley and is certainly worth the effort to visit. Tastings here are extensive, so allow approximately 40 mins. |
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Set in a beautifully restored woolshed off the Gibbston Back Road, Waitiri offers wine tastings or refreshing beverages, along with food platters or gourmet toasties.
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Winery Bookings
To ensure you have an awesome experience at the wineries, it is best to book your tastings and lunch in advance. We can help with timings once you have booked with us.
The wineries are independently owned and operated, so tastings are not included in the price of this package, but the average cost is around $20pp per winery.
All of their contact details can be found here.
For this Winter Bike The Wineries 3/4 Day ride, most riders reach the Bungy Bridge – the start of the Gibbston Valley Trail – at approximately 12:30 pm. From there, the riding times between each winery is shown below to help with booking your wine tastings:
