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Bike the Wineries, Explore Gibbston by Bike

Explore the Gibbston region, its wineries, eateries and historic sites by bike. Find out how to get there and plan your Gibbston biking adventure with a round-up of bike wine tours from Queenstown and bike hire options.

Exploring Gibbston's Wineries and Cellar Doors

A topline guide for what to expect at Gibbston's wineries and cellar doors.

Where to stay in Gibbston

Surrounded by stunning schist mountains and hundreds of hectares of grape vines, Gibbston is a wine lover’s dream come true. Here are some of the top places to stay in Gibbston.

The Ultimate Winter Road Trip Guide to Queenstown

There is so much to explore on and off the ski field in Queenstown no matter how many times you've visited, no two trips need ever be the same. We've rounded up our favourite road trip locations in the region to bring you the ultimate winter road trip guide.

Flatten The Hill: Nadine Cross and Jo Mills

Local experts Nadine Cross of Peregrine Wines in Queenstown and Jo Mills of Rippon in Wanaka share their tips on exploring the region’s wineries.

Flatten The Hill: Anthony Gradiska and Mario Rodrigues

Chefs Anthony from Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley and Mario from Wanaka’s Bistro Gentil, share their foodie hot spots and hidden gems on both sides of the hill.

Biodiversity, sustainability and The Chef's Garden at Gibbston Valley Winery

In 2014, Gibbston Valley Winery made their first step towards a more environmentally friendly future in having the original Home Block vineyard certified organic by BioGro New Zealand. Since then, the winery has continued to grow their efforts in environmentalism, sustainability and biodiversity.

A bunch of ways to tour Queenstown wineries

Hop on a shuttle, bike around the vines, or go on a guided wine tour – there’s all sorts of ways to taste the terroir, and plenty more to eat, see and do along the way.