From Arrowtown: Scenic Valley of the Vines Bike & Wine Tour Giant Hardtail 2020-2022 Pedal Bike Hire
ID: GYG319448-564693
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy some local wine and a beginner-friendly bike ride on the Twin Rivers Trail. Take in beautiful scenery while enjoying wine and cheese and relax with shuttle transport to Arrowtown.
Try local wine and enjoy a bike ride experience on the beautiful Twin Rivers Trail. Ride with ease with wide and easy-to-navigate bike trails. Add some excitement to your trip with a bungee jumping experience. Learn about the history of the area and become immersed in its wine culture.
Start your tour with a 20-minute scenic shuttle into Arrowtown. Your guide will give you a brief lesson on the history of gold mining in the area and will share some intriguing facts about the town. Even try gold mining yourself.
Arrive near the trail and, after a briefing, set off for 2-3 hours of riding time over 7 bridges, 2 rivers, and into the Valley of the Vines on your own time.
Try any one of the dining options below for breakfast, lunch, or brunch.
Brunch options:
AB Bakeries - Arguably the best bakery in Otago.
Fork and Tap - Great little pub with fantastic garden dining
Provisions - Healthy breakfast, brunch, and lunch
Slow Cuts - Hidden gem, casual dining – try the chicken burger
Lunch options:
Gibbston Tavern - Wood-fired oven
Gibbston Valley - Grazing platters
(book in advance)
Enjoy pickup from the wineries and then return to Queenstown and partake in some optional karaoke.
Highlights
- Enjoy a bike ride on Twin Rivers Trail and stroll through historic Arrowtown
- Try your hand at gold panning in the Arrow River, just like the early miners did
- Take a thrilling bungee jump off the historic Kawarau Bridge
- Explore the beautiful Gibbston Valley on foot and discover its stunning vineyard
- Taste some of the region's best wines at the Gibbston Valley Winery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This self-guided tour is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and experienced riders 150cm and over for E-bikes
Participants must be at least 18 years old to drink wine on the tour and must carry their passport or 18+NZ card
It's recommended to bring a small backpack or bag to store personal belongings, such as a camera or phone, during the activity
The tour is subject to weather conditions and the itinerary may be adjusted in case of inclement weather
Customers are responsible for their personal safety during the activity and must follow the guide's instructions at all times
The activity provider reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the activity due to unforeseen circumstances, such as equipment failure or insufficient participants
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
