Ride the wineries on a 3/4 day self-guided cycle tour in the Queenstown region. The highlight of the tour is the wineries but the splendid rides, breathtaking views of the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers plus the delicious cafes on the trail are also noteworthy. With 12-17km of pleasant riding, this is a quick yet satisfying ride.
This 3/4 day self-guided ride package begins with a scenic shuttle from Queenstown out to Arrow Junction (7 km away from Arrowtown). There you will be fitted to a bike, given some trail tips and all the info you need to know about the wineries. Hop on your bike and get straight into your pre-wine warm-up! You’ll ride 6 km along a spectacular bike trail, which follows the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, over the Edgar Swing Bridge then onto the Kawarau Suspension Bridge – home of the world-famous bungy jump.
From there spend the afternoon biking along the Gibbston River Trail, using the informative winery map to visit as many of the cellar doors as you like. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at one of the wineries or restaurants, or pack a picnic to have en route. If you ride all the way to the last winery, you will cover approx. 17 km on easy-riding, gravel bike trail.
The return shuttle will pick you up at 4:30 pm from your winery of choice in the Gibbston Valley. Children are welcome on this tour with discounts available.
If you like the sound of this trip but would prefer a later start there is a 1/2 day version of this tour, or if you'd prefer a slightly longer day there is a full day tour.