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Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
About This Tour
Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country?
What you'll do
✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to The Church Cellar Door, Gibbston
✓ Ride through the Gibbston wine region at your own pace
✓ Return shuttle from your final winery back to Queenstown
Why Ride It?
- Explore the heart of the Gibbston Valley wine region
- Ride between cellar doors, breweries, and scenic viewpoints
- Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cycling, wine, food, and stunning scenery
- Perfect if you want a shorter winery experience without a full day commitment
Good to Know
- A relaxed 7–16 km ride with some hills and undulating terrain
- Suitable for most riders, couples, and groups
- Electric Bikes are highly recommended for the best experience
- Winery tastings and food are not included
What you'll do
✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to The Church Cellar Door, Gibbston
✓ Ride through the Gibbston wine region at your own pace
✓ Return shuttle from your final winery back to Queenstown
Why Ride It?
- Explore the heart of the Gibbston Valley wine region
- Ride between cellar doors, breweries, and scenic viewpoints
- Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of cycling, wine, food, and stunning scenery
- Perfect if you want a shorter winery experience without a full day commitment
Good to Know
- A relaxed 7–16 km ride with some hills and undulating terrain
- Suitable for most riders, couples, and groups
- Electric Bikes are highly recommended for the best experience
- Winery tastings and food are not included
What's Included
✓ Included
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Detailed winery map
- Driver to shuttle and set you off
- Support for navigation or bike issues is just a phone call away
- Trail and winery tips from our local, knowledgeable team
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Wine tastings. They can be purchased from around NZD 25.
- A guide riding with you
Itinerary
1
Start your day at The Church Cellar Door & Café, located at the end of the Gibbston Wine Trail. Our friendly team will get you fitted to your bikes and provide a comprehensive trail briefing before you set off. From there, the choice is yours – enjoy a tasting at The Church as your first winery stop, or head straight out to explore the valley and discover the region's renowned wineries at your own pace.
2
Ride the Gibbston Valley Wine Trail and choose from 10+ wineries, tavern and a gin tasting room. We advise visiting 3 wineries on our Half Day trip.
3
Bike over the Kawarau Suspension Bridge - home to the World's first commercial bungy jump!
4
Finish your ride back at The Church Cellar Door & Café, where your return shuttle to Queenstown will depart at the designated time. If you have time before departure, relax with a glass of local wine, coffee, or a bite to eat while taking in the peaceful vineyard surroundings. It's the perfect way to unwind and reflect on a memorable day exploring the Gibbston Wine Trail before your comfortable transfer back to Queenstown.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years - bring ID.
- All clients HEIGHTS must be advised at time of booking
- Comfortable, athletic clothing and shoes. Layers recommended.
- Gloves recommended in Winter
- All the wineries are generally walk-in. However, for groups of more than 6, we recommend booking ahead.
- Suncreen and sunglasses advised in Summer.