Jump on the Wine Hopper - Queenstown's Flexible Wine Tour!
$89 NZD
Book NowHIGHLIGHTS
- Taste award-winning wines at cellar doors, wineries, tavern & even a church!
- Experience NZ's largest underground wine cave & learn all about winemaking
- Enjoy a leisurely winery lunch or delicious winery platter for afternoon tea
- Relax as you sip, dine & wine, through your Wine Hopper experience
- Soak in the stunning views of the beautiful Kawarau River & Valley of Vines
EXPERIENCE
Join us on the ultimate flexible wine & food adventure around the finest wineries Arrowtown, Queenstown & Gibbston Valley has to offer.
- Fully customizable day
- No strict schedule or timetable
- Hosted by a friendly, local expert wine guide
- Queenstown's only flexible winery shuttle service
- A popular & affordable way to enjoy the wineries
Departing 12pm daily from central Queenstown, our friendly expert wine guide will help you customize your own wine tour, so you get the most out of your day with us. You can enjoy an array of winery restaurants & cellar doors, all highlighting our amazing Central Otago wines.
Our Wine Hopper Bus is ideal for the independent traveller, or perfect to enjoy as a couple, or with a group of friends and family. With no set timetable, our guide will take care of your drop off & pick up times, & can be flexible, so you can enjoy a relaxing experience, exploring our wineries at your leisure. There are also options for cheese tastings, delicious winery lunches, sumptuous platters, or places to simply enjoy a fabulous local craft beer!
You start your day with a fabulous scenic drive out to our wine region, showcasing the very best of Queenstown's countryside with breath-taking mountain landscapes & panoramic stunning lake and river views.
VENUES WE CAN VISIT
- Ayrburn Winery: Queenstown's newest Wine & Food destination
- Amisfield: Popular Bistro & Cellar Door
- Arrowtown: Historical gold mining village, quaint & picturesque
- Brennan Wines: Unique wine varietals, try something a little different
- Gibbston Tavern: Featuring craft beer, wood fired pizza & Gin Tasting
- Gibbston Valley Wines: The First & largest Winery in Gibbston, NZ's largest underground Wine Cave
- Kawarau Bungy Bridge: The World's Original Bungy
- Kinross: Featuring incredible cuisine & wine presentations
- Mora Wines & Kitchen: Wine tasting or book a table for a winery lunch
- Nockies Palette: Boutique tasting room in beautiful garden setting
- Mt Rosa: Be delighted by true southern wines & hospitality
- Rockburn Wines: Sample bespoke quality wines
- The Church Cellar Door: Mt Edward Wines tasting room with plenty of outdoor seating
- The Winery Arrowtown: Wine, Whisky & Gin Tastings
- Whitestone Cheeses: at Gibbston Valley Wines, Awarded worldwide
All the wineries we visit are very close together, making it easy to give you the best day out & we'll have you back in town by approximately 6pm.
Our Wine Hopper service offers you the easiest way to 'wine tour' & enjoy the wineries at your own pace, in your own way, on the day.
We look forward to welcoming you.
PRICE
NZD $89 per person
INCLUSIONS
- Courtesy pick up & drop off from either CENTRAL QUEENSTOWN or FRANKTON BUS TERMINUS (please advise your preferred location when booking)
- Fully customizable day | No strict schedule or timetable
- Hosted by a fun & friendly, local wine guide
- Transport between the wineries & venues of your choice
- Please allow 6 hours (approximately) for this half day experience
QUEENSTOWN PICK UP: 12pm
Departs daily at 12:00pm midday from 48 Camp Street in Central Queenstown, right outside Red Rock Cafe & Bar.
FRANKTON PICK UP: 12:10pm
Departs daily at 12:10pm from the Frankton Bus Terminus | G+ location code: XPMJ+6M Queenstown
TASTING FEES
All wine tasting fees, wine and/or food purchases are at your own cost, paid directly to the venues on the day of travel. The Wine Hopper Bus is a transport only service. This service is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
Wine Hopper Bus is proudly owned & operated by a local family in Queenstown NZ. For larger or private groups, see winehopperbus.co.nz for a group quote. Check out our reviews & get in touch if you have any questions.
Physical Address
48 Camp Street, Queenstown Central 9300 | Meet outside Red Rock Cafe & Bar
Queenstown, 9300
Amenities
- 6.00
- Price: $89
- Transport winery shuttle service only. Tasting fees, wine & cuisine are at own expense. Pick up from CENTRAL QUEENSTOWN or FRANKTON BUS TERMINUS.
- QUEENSTOWN Departs daily 12pm 48 Camp St Queenstown (outside Red Rock Cafe & Bar) | FRANKTON Departs daily at 12:10pm from the Frankton Bus Terminus
- Monday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Tuesday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Wednesday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Friday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Saturday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Holiday hours: Closed on New Zealand Statutory Holidays
- Months of Operation: Jan - Dec
- Group Info: Wineries recommend no more than a group of 8 for wine tastings at any one time. For larger or private tour groups, please contact us and we will help you with your itinerary & advise you of the best options for your group. | E: contact@winehopperbus.co.nz P: +6434413990 W: winehopperbus.co.nz
- Group Reservation Email: contact@winehopperbus.co.nz
- Group Capacity: 8