Self Guided Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour

Highlights

• Self guided wine tour from Queenstown
• Visit your choice of Gibbston wineries
• Knowledgeable & friendly driver
• Exclusive Hop On Hop Off discounts

Description

Explore the vibrant Gibbston wine region at your own pace with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours from Queenstown. Choose between a Full Day Pass or Half Day Afternoon Run and see the sights of Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Gibbston region, with interesting commentary and the freedom to jump on and off the bus at your leisure. Plan your stops to coincide with the free map and bus timetable provided, so you can experience the delicious wines, cheese and craft beers on offer, as well as exclusive Hop On Hop Off specials along the way. The best part is, you will never feel rushed on a day out with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours!

Full Day Pass
With the Full Day Pass, hop on and hop off at up to 7 venues from Queenstown to the Gibbston wine region. Choose from a range of incredible vineyards, winery restaurants and taverns where you can taste wines, beers, food (own cost) or purchase lunch. Along the way, the Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours bus can stop at Queenstown must-do activities, such as the Shotover Jet and AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungy (must be pre-booked). Make sure to also allow time to stroll around the historic Arrowtown and discover its rich gold mining history. 

Half Day - Afternoon Run
Spend an afternoon visiting 3-4 venues in Queenstown, Arrowtown & Gibbston onboard the bus with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours. Plan your self-guided half day tour in advance to really make the most of your time at beautiful vineyards, wineries and taverns on the bus route, and enjoy exclusive specials, of course!

Trip Includes

• Pick up & drop off in Queenstown
• Transport between venues
• Free map & bus timetable
• Choice of 22 venues on route
• Exclusive Hop On Hop Off discounts at selected venues

Duration

• Full Day Pass - allow 4 - 7.5 hours
• Half Day Afternoon Run - allow 4 - 5 hours

Departures

• Full Day Pass - departs 10:30am & 11:20am
• Half Day Afternoon Run - departs 12:55pm
• Departs from 25 Shotover Street, the Station Building, Queenstown
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• The bus runs on approximately 45 minute loops
• All ages welcome
• Wine tastings, souvenirs & activities are at your own cost
• Purchases can be left with the bus driver for you to pick up at the end of the day
• For large group bookings (over 8 people), please contact us in advance
• More Queenstown pickup locations available upon booking: Frankton Bus Interchange, One Mile Car Park, Lake Esplanade & Arrowtown
• Strict duty of care protocols followed throughout the tour
• Make sure to include food and water when planning your day
• No alcohol permitted onboard the bus
• Please be waiting at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your departure time
• We recommend no more than 3-4 couples get off the bus at each winery to ensure small numbers and the best experience possible
• Stops include: Shotover Jet (pre-book), Canyon Food & Brew Co (pre-book lunch & dinner), Strike Bowl (admission cost), Cargo at Gantley's taproom, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley Cheese, Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan (pre-book lunch), Amisfield Bistro & Cellar Door (pre-book lunch), Wet Jacket Wines (pre-book), AJ Hackett Bungy (pre-book to jump), Cargo Brewery, Brennan Wines, Mt Rosa Wines (pre-book Sat & Sun), Kinross Cellar Door & Bistro (pre-book lunch & tastings), Gibbston Tavern & Rockburn Cellar Door, Gibbston Valley Winery (pre-book lunch), Altitude Brewing and Quartz Reef Wines at The Rees Hotel

Normal Retail Prices

• Full Day Pass:
  • adult NZD$129.50
  • child (0-13yrs) NZD$69.50
• Half Day - Afternoon Run:
  • adult NZD$99.50
  • child (0-13yrs) NZD$69.50