The 9 Best Gibbston Valley Wine Tours from Queenstown

1.Queenstown Wine Tour – Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $170Our pick

Join Alpine Wine Tours for a five-hour, adults-only trip from Queenstown into Gibbston Valley. You’ll visit Gibbston Valley’s wine cave, taste at Kinross, stop for lunch at your own cost, and finish at Amisfield. Guides such as Emma, Rob, and Vicky add local insight, and a wine dog may join the day.

“This was an amazing and perfect end to our time in Queenstown! Emma and her dog Ruby were the perfect and knowledgeable guides that took us to 4 great wineries in Queensyown, Otago…including the wine cave at Gibbston Valley wines — my husband and I also take pictures and we had great views on top of lovely wine, 10/10!”

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2.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56

Ride from Arrowtown or Arrow Junction through the Gibbston Valley, following the Arrow and Kawarau rivers to wineries, a cheesery, tavern, and famous Kawarau Bridge. Around The Basin supplies the bike, helmet, map, safety briefing, and shuttle. Choose a standard bike or pay extra for an e-bike.

“Been on quite a few biking day trips and this one had the best bike intro so far. Really good explanation of how to make the most of the e-bikes and have a great day out, and the gibbston trail was fantastic!”

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3.Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Spend a full day moving between Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley on a scheduled hop-on hop-off bus. Choose from wineries, breweries, taverns, food stops, Arrowtown, and adventure activities. Drivers such as George and Harry can help shape your day, but tastings and meals cost extra.

“Love the hop on hop off wine tour. This was my second time doing this wine tour (first in 2022), super easy and relaxed experience. Easy schedule to plan your day with, with a range of options of wineries, taverns etc to choose from. Friendly drivers who give good recommendations and are happy to answer any questions you may have. The different wineries all have beautiful scenery and buildings. Every second was enjoyable.”

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4.Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Join Claire, Rob, Andrew, Angus, or another local guide for a six-hour Wine Hopper around Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley. Choose cellar doors, wine caves, food stops, craft beer, or scenic venues as you go. Tastings and meals cost extra, but pickup, drop-off, and transport are included.

“The easiest way to get around wine country! Andrew was a great driver and gave great recommendations! We hit every winery we wanted to with extreme ease! 100/10 would do again!”

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5.Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $154

Join a group of up to 10 for a four-hour canyoning trip from central Queenstown to Gibbston Valley. Guides such as Dom and Brig provide full instruction before you scramble, climb, abseil, traverse rock, and slide through waterfalls. No experience is needed, but you must swim and handle heights.

“We had a great adventure packed afternoon, our guides were fun and knowledgeable. A well worth while activity!”

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6.Gibbston Valley Wines – Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $29Best value

At Gibbston Valley Wines, you’ll visit Home Block, the region’s oldest vineyard, see the winemaking facility, and enter New Zealand’s largest wine cave. A guide such as Zac explains the process with humor and clarity, followed by four premium wine tastings. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“This is good for those who just wants a taste of wine tour and not the whole wine tour around the place with lots of walking.”

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7.Original Premium Half-Day Gibbston Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 5h 30m · from $118

Spend about five and a half hours with Queenstown Wine Trail, visiting three Gibbston wineries and cellar doors. Guides such as T, Claire, Angus, Andrew, and Ed bring local stories and good humor, while tastings cover Pinot Noir and other varietals. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“The tour was absolutely great. Our guide was so nice and funny. All the wines we tasted were great. Lunch is not included, but it was worth every cent. They also have vegan options. I booked this tour as a birthday gift for my girlfriend and arranged for a birthday cake in advance. They made a delicious chocolate cake (for an additional fee). Andrew is really helpful if you have questions or wishes in advance. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended.”

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8.Gibbston Valley Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · from $117

Leave Queenstown for Gibbston Valley and spend about two hours moving through a rocky canyon by climbing, swimming, sliding, and abseiling beside waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Stefan and Briggs lead small groups of up to eight. No canyoning experience is needed, but you must be water-confident and reasonably fit.

“This activity was amazing. Our guide was wonderful and shared his passion for canyoneering. Some parts were scary but I always felt safe! I would recommend this!”

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9.Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $176

At Oxbow Adventure Co, you’ll learn clay target shooting with a guide such as Nick, then ride the custom four-seat Ultimate Off-Roader through Gibbston Valley. The vehicle has four-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and a low centre of gravity, while eight automatic throwers suit beginners and experienced shooters.

“One of the best things I have ever done in Queenstown!!”

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