Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Overview
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's 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
- Food and drinks
- Wine tastings. They can be purchased from around NZD 25.
- A guide riding with you
Meeting Location
3 Searle Lane
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Church Cellar Door and Cafe
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gibbston
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kawarau Suspension Bridge (pass by)
The Church Cellar Door and Cafe
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) – Quick Pedal to Pinot?
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Activity code: C-19208P6
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Average 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 48 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- Food and drinks.
- Wine tastings. They can be purchased from around NZD 25.
- A guide riding with you.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) – Quick Pedal to Pinot will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's 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
- Food and drinks
- Wine tastings. They can be purchased from around NZD 25.
- A guide riding with you
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
