Kawarau Suspension Bridge - Gibbston

Discover Gibbston’s famous wineries on a half day self-guided e-bike adventure! Cruise scenic trails from the Kawarau Suspension Bridge, soak in breathtaking views, and enjoy wine tastings at your own pace. The perfect way to explore Queenstown’s wine country.

Have a lay-in or get other activities ticked off before heading out to the beautiful Gibbston Wine region for an afternoon of tastings and E-Bike adventures : Convenient pickup from your accommodation. Our pickups begin at around 11:20am in the Queenstown area. Depending on your location, your pickup time will be communicated to you before our team sets off. In Winter start times could vary.

Comfortable transport to the start of the trail : Your adventure begins at the Kawarau Bridge, home to the worlds first commercial Bungy jumping operation.

!Whizzy shuttle at Kinross

Safety first : Once we've arrived we'll get the bikes ready for you and take you through a 10 minute safety briefing that includes how to get the best out of your bike, how to stay safe on the trails and what you need to do to stay in touch.

Adventure awaits : You'll be out on the trail at approximately 12:00pm and free to explore as much or as little as you want.

What's Not Included?

• Regrettably we cannot make bookings at wineries for you. Most of the wineries in the Valley will welcome walk-ins but during the high peak period around holidays it may be wise to call ahead and book. A couple of wineries - Peregrine and Chard Farm need bookings for their wine tastings.

• Lunch or refreshments aren't included in our ticket prices. If you begin your adventure in Arrowtown there are lots of places to grab a bite or a drink. The next stop after that is around an hours ride to the Bungy Centre at the Kawarau Bridge.

• Fare weather is not guaranteed and while we do our best to actively manifest sunny, warm weather, it does occasionally rain. If the weather forecast is particularly rough we may cancel the activities but in light rain we would expect customers to still ride. Rain jackets are essential and good times still roll.

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What to bring!

Whilst we provide you with the essentials like an E-Bike and a helmet you'll need to bring along anything that you'd like with you on your adventure. Handy things to pack include :

• Phone and camera
• Suncream
• Water and snacks
• Sunglasses
• Coins for the goat food!

Our larger bikes all have a bottle holder but regrettably the smaller bikes don't have space on the frame. If you need to pack things in a bag, a small backpack is recommended to keep everything safe and secure. There are water bottles available on request, we also have phone holders that can be great for recording those all important TikTok vids!

What to wear!

Comfortable clothes and footwear are essential for riding E-Bikes on the gravel trails around Queenstown. In summer the temperature can get up to the high 20's and riding in shorts and tees is all good but pants and extra layers are definitely needed in the winter. Regardless of the season, dress for the conditions and always keep in mind that the prevailing wind can take a few degrees off the forecast temperature. To be safe, we'd recommend always packing an extra layer and don't forget your rain jacket if it's due to rain.

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From the top of the valley to the bottom, what's expected :

The '88 Cafe at the Kawarau Bungy Centre for coffee and snacks.

Gibbston Valley Winery is home to New Zealand's largest wine cave and is the name sake of the valley.

!Gibbston Valley's extensive wine cave

World renowned Peregrine Winery is the next en route. Bookings must be made prior to arrival.

The Gibbston Tavern is an ode to olden day pubs. Expect warm hospitality and amazing wood fired pizzas. They also operate the popular GT Tasting Rooms where you can taste delicious gins from around New Zealand.

!Gibbston Tavern

Rockburn Stables cellar door offer tastings ranging from $15-$25 per person.

Kinross. Great food and award winning wines.

!Kinross winery

The Church. Tastings for the local Mt Edward winery and enough games to keep even the seasoned professional happy!

At the bottom (or top, depending on how many wines you've had) of the valley there's Mt Rosa and Brennan. Enjoy your pinot noir from the warmth of the old iron farm stay at Mt Rosa. Play petanque amongst the vines and share a delicious charcuterie from the kitchen at Brennan. Our most beloved B2 Pinot lives here!

When you've had enough : At the end of your adventure you can give us a call and we'll pick you up from where you finish. Alternatively, you can be at Mt Rosa at 4pm and we'll grab you from their.

Here's whats included :

• Premium E-Bike (Either mountain bike or step through styles)
• Helmut
• Bike lock
• Map

!Returning home in style on the Whizzy Shuttle

Note : Regrettably, we cannot make bookings for you at any of the wineries. Most, except Peregrine Winery, can accommodate walk-in tastings or serve food and drink without bookings. For those wanting guided tastings at Peregrine, we advise booking in advance here

Book now for an unforgettable adventure through some of the areas most beautiful surroundings and grab an award winning Pinot as you do it!