The 2 Self-Guided Tours in Queenstown That Are Worth a Whole Day

1.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

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

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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2.Self-Guided Bike Ride on the Arrow Bridges Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Top rated

Take a 25-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride 15 km downstream on a standard or electric bike. Cross six bridges, pass the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, and finish near Gibbston Valley wineries before a return shuttle. You ride independently with a map and trail briefing.

“Around the Basin took us to Arrowtown and briefed us before we headed off on the self-guided trail back to Queenstown via beautiful scenery. We had e-bikes but you could totally do it on regular bikes. So well organised. It took us about 3.5 hours just ambling and taking a few photos.”

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