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Start: Frankton
Location: Queenstown
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Difficulty: 2

Ride to the Vines is a fully guided e-bike and wine-tasting tour from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley, near Queenstown. Allow 5–6 hours for the experience, which combines a scenic ride along the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers with visits to two wineries, 10 wine tastings and an artisan platter. A premium Moustache e-bike, local guide, helmet, gloves, snacks, soft drink, photos, video are included. Previous bicycle-riding experience is required.

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Guided E-Bike Ride from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley Wineries

Cycle from historic Arrowtown towards Gibbston Valley with a knowledgeable local guide, following scenic gravel trails beside the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers. The route crosses four suspension bridges, passes the Kawarau Bungy Bridge and includes quieter tracks selected by your guide. Your premium Moustache e-bike provides pedal assistance, making it easier to enjoy the scenery along the way.

The experience follows a simple approach: ride first, then enjoy the wine. At the end of the cycling route, visit two Central Otago wineries for 10 prearranged wine tastings and an artisan platter. Your guide takes care of the route and winery arrangements, while included photos and a personalised video give you a record of the day.

Tour Highlights

  • Fully guided e-bike ride from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley
  • Scenic trails beside the Arrow and Kawarau Rivers
  • Cross four suspension bridges
  • Pass the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge
  • Wine tastings at two wineries
  • 10 Central Otago wine tastings included
  • Artisan platter at a winery
  • Premium Moustache e-bike and courtesy shuttle
  • Photos and personalised ride video included
  • Premium Moustache e-bike
  • Helmet and gloves
  • Knowledgeable local cycling guide
  • Prearranged wine tastings at two wineries
  • 10 wine tastings
  • Artisan platter
  • Snack and soft drink
  • Photos and video
  • More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund.**
  • Within 48 hours of departure: No refund.

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

The premium e-bikes provide pedal assistance, making hills easier to manage while you enjoy the scenery. However, this is still an active ride on gravel trails, and you must be comfortable riding, cornering and braking.

No. The tour follows a ride-first, wine-after format. Your guide leads the cycling route from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley before the group visits two wineries for tastings and an artisan platter. The cycling portion is completed before the wine tastings begin.

You don’t need specialist mountain biking skills, but you must have experience riding a regular bicycle and be confident balancing, cornering and braking. The route follows gravel trails and crosses suspension bridges. Your e-bike provides pedal assistance, but you’ll still need to control it throughout the ride.

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