Bike and Wine Tour from Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
by Going Blue Queenstown
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This seven-hour bike and wine tour starts in Arrowtown and follows a mostly flat, easy-to-navigate gravel trail to the Valley of the Vines near Queenstown. Riders spend about one hour cycling along the trail using premium bikes, which include Giant™ 2026 Talon E-bikes, Trek Powerflys, and Trek Marlin 6 pedal bikes. The tour begins with a safety briefing and provides each participant with a helmet, map, bike locks, and a repair kit. A return shuttle service connects Queenstown with Arrowtown and the Valley of the Vines, allowing riders to focus on cycling and visiting wineries without concern for transportation. Guides offer local information and safety instructions throughout the tour. Wine tastings are available at several wineries on the route but are not included in the tour price. Food is not provided. Riders may choose to finish the tour at any winery and must notify the operator by text by 3pm or when they decide on their final stop. Door-to-door pickup is available only for direct bookings. The e-bikes are suitable for riders over 150cm tall.
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Itinerary
Discover Arrowtown and the Valley of the Vines on a guided bike and wine adventure. Begin with a 20-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, where your guide shares gold-rush history and provides a bike and safety orientation. Cycle along rivers, bridges, and alpine scenery toward the Gibbston wine region. Stop at cellar doors such as Gibbston Valley (Wine Cave tour with 3 tastings), Rockburn, Kinross (platters available), and Mount Rosa (wine by the fire). Tastings and food are additional, and bookings are recommended in peak season. Ride a 2024 Trek Marlin 6 or upgrade to a premium e-bike (recommended for most riders, 150cm min.). Conclude with a 4:00 pm pick-up from the wineries, returning to Queenstown by 5:00 pm. This 7-hour tour combines Arrowtown’s heritage, stunning cycling trails, and world-class wines in one unforgettable day.
420 min
Meeting point
Meet at the bus stop at 43 Camp Street, right outside Marmolada Café – just down from Red Rock and next to the AJ Hackett Bungy / Shotover Jet check-in on the corner of Camp Street and Shotover Street, directly opposite BroBike. Book direct for door-to-door.
End point
Meet at the bus stop at 43 Camp Street, right outside Marmolada Café – just down from Red Rock and next to the AJ Hackett Bungy / Shotover Jet check-in on the corner of Camp Street and Shotover Street, directly opposite BroBike. Book direct for door-to-door.
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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