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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours - Half Day

See the sights of Queenstown & Gibbston Valley in an epic tour with the first and original Hop on Hop off bus in Queenstown.. With the freedom to jump on and off this tour at your leisure, you get to experience all there is to see and do in Queenstown. 

Enjoy the divine wines, sensational cuisine, cheeses, craft beers and the many other wonderful activities Queenstown has to offer.

• Price: $69.50
• Half Day Tour: Adult $69.50
• Transport leaves from 1Mile Car Park 12.55pm The Station 1pm
• Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Holiday hours: Closed - Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, 2nd January, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and ANZAC Day
• Months of Operation: Open year round
• Group Info: We do not take individual bookings of more than 8 customers at a time. It is because only 8 or less people are guaranteed the best possible experience at the cellar doors. (It also prevents customer from jumping on & off due to the buses only having 20 seats).
• Group Reservation Email: [email protected]
• Group Capacity: 8

VIP Drop & Hop Wine Tour

Wineries at your leisure, travel vip for $89, queenstown , vip wine drop & hop tour, jump on jump off with us .

Enjoy a fun day out and experience Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley Area renowned for growing some of the best wines in the world. Our  Queenstown Expeditions VIP Wine drop & Hop Tour will link you with these epic locations throughout the day. From famous Pinot Noir to locally brewed beers, your Queenstown visit must include a relaxing experience in the Queenstown wine area. Travel where you want, when you want!

• Epic Locations at your leisure, travel VIP
• Travel in Style, by luxury Mercedes vehicle
• Explore historic Arrowtown
• Wine, beer, food and heaps more to experience
• Great flexible timetable without being rushed
• See the bungy jumping
• Awesome value
• On board WIFI with phone charging points available
• Excellent knowledgeable drivers with commentary

Our destinations

• Amisfield Winery
• Akarua Wines
• Historic Arrowtown
• Wet Jacket Wines
• AJ Hackett Bungy
• Gibbston Valley Winery
• Kinross Winery
• Gibbston Tavern & Rock Burn Wines
• Cargo Brewery and Wines
• Mt Rosa Winery
• Brennan Wines

Queenstown’s Best

Departs central queenstown 11am & 12pm (see our timetable for location timings), the good stuff.

• Please be aware if you are requiring a lunch booking to please make your own reservation arrangements as some venues can become quite busy during lunch
• Let us go the extra mile for you. 
• Jump on Jump off with us
• Travel with, a top rated local operator
• We are locally owned and operated, providers of real good stuff
• Please be aware you may be asked for ID at any of these establishments
• No consumption of alcohol on board our vehicles due to our vehicles being very highly presented
• Please be waiting at your pickup location about 5 minutes before pickup
• Affordable tour price covers transport only
• Wine tasting fees may apply

Online special:

Queenstown Evening Beer Tour (with options for Wine & Food)

Please scroll down for map, timetable, and venues

Thursday – Saturday Nights

Start Times: 5.00pm and 6.00pm Venues: 5 one-hour stops Duration:  4-5 hours

Please note that we cannot accommodate backpacks, luggage, wheelchairs and large prams on board our buses.

Stops with some great special offers exclusively to you!

Have a close look at all the stops below as a lot of them require bookings in advance. We have attached all their contact details for you. We always recommend pre booking dinner. We would also recommend pre booking some tastings.

Groups of 8 or more are welcome on our tours but please call us on 0800 6937 2273 and let us know which wineries you have booked. This is due to logistics and numbers in our buses. We advise larger groups to pre book tastings in order to avoid disappointment.

1.Altitude Brewing   ( +64 3 442 4507 ) or ( [email protected] )

Altitude Brewing´s award winning lakeside tap room looks out to the Remarkables. The ideal spot to plan your next adventure over a beer. 

Opening Hours: Friday and Saturday: 12noon – 10pm. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 12noon until 8pm

HoHo Special: Beer flight 5 x 150ml glasses for $14

2a) Mora Wines (previously Akarua) ( 021 023 72489 ) For tastings please TEXT.

Tastings: $10 for five tastings. The fee is waived with a bottle purchase. Mora can host groups of up to 6 people for tastings.

2b) Mora  Artisan Kitchen (+64 3 442 1090) or ([email protected])

Dinner on Fridays only. Bookings required. Larger groups are welcome.

Mora Wines and Kitchen by Artisan is one of Queenstown’s premier winery restaurants. Proud to offer an outstanding wine and food experience, located within a beautiful cottage and gardens.  Inside and alfresco dining, kid friendly. 

3.The Winery – Arrowtown ( +64 3 428 2572 ) or ( [email protected] )

Open 6 days (Closed Sunday): 10am – 7pm. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. 

The world’s largest New Zealand wine store. Taste over 80 wines, whiskies, spirits and gin at The Winery Arrowtown . Enjoy one of their cheese Boards or a selection of tapas. 

HoHo Special – 20% OFF tastings and 10% OFF purchases. 

4.Fork & Tap (Arrowtown) ( +64 3 442 1860 ) or ( [email protected] z )

Open Wednesday – Sunday 12 noon – 11pm. Bookings are not essential except for larger groups. 

Enjoy mixing with the locals over a beer and a snack at this rustic country pub with a hige beer garden.. A charming and historic restaurant. They often have live music and a vast selection of craft beers. Recently renovated and a listed heritage building. An Arrowtown fave! 

5. Gantley’s Tavern ( +64 3 428 2569 ) or ( [email protected] ). 

Open 7 days: 9am – late

Open for coffee, beer or wine in the morning with Gantley’s Tavern  tap room menu and beer garden.

6. Strike Bowl ( +64 3 409 2135 ) or ( [email protected] )

Open 7 days until 10pm.   Bookings required

The hub of entertainment in Queenstown. This 7 lane tenpin bowling alley is a fun and joyful experience. 

7. Canyon Food & Brew Co. ( +64 3 442 8692 ) or ( [email protected] )

Open Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 8pm.  

Overlooking the mighty Shotover River, Canyon Food & Brew handcrafts award-winning beer in their open space micro-brewery. 

HoHo Special: $20.00 per beer tasting paddle. Save $5.00. 

8. Searchlight Brewery ( +64 3 409 0377 ) or ( [email protected] )

June 2018 saw Searchlight open its doors to the public and the first pints poured. It now features 18 taps, a beer garden, kitchen and taproom. 

Open Thursdays until 9pm and late Friday/Saturday. 

HoHo Special: 10% discount of Growlers and bottled beer

9. Beech Tree Craft Beer ( +64 3 442 8240 ) or ( [email protected] )

Open daily from 12 noon till late. Bookings are not required unless in a large group. 

Beach Tree is a laid back local with 23 taps pouring the best New Zealand brewers have to offer. If it’s all about the bass, the brews, and the board games. Burgers and wings available. 

HoHo Special: Flight of 5 x 200 ml beers for $20

10. Atlas Beer Café ( +64 3 442 5995 ) or ( [email protected] )

Craft beers served in an unpretentious fashion, combined with amazing tapas and juicy steaks at reasonable prices. Atlas is a local favourite and a great stop for views of the lake. 

Open: Monday – Thursday: 3pm – Late. Friday – Sunday: 12noon – Late. Bookings advised. 

HoHo Special : Free bowl of chips when purchasing two alcoholic beverages (wine or beer)

11. Smiths Craft Beer ( +64 3 409 2337 ) or ( [email protected] )

Open till late. Bookings are not essential except for bigger groups. 

Smiths is a Queenstown staple. Try some of their amazing craft beers and delicious sharing platters. 

HoHo Special: Flights of 4 beers x 200ml for $20

12. The Winery – Queenstown : ( +64 3 409 2226 ) or ( [email protected] )

At The Winery taste over 60 wines, whiskies and spirits from across New Zealand including boutique wineries that don’t have cellar doors. A great place to finish your day! 

Open 7 days from 2pm – 9pm. 

HoHo Special: 20% off tastings and 10% off purchases

Be sure to show your Hop on Hop off wristband at selected stops to claim our great special offers! Click here for more details on specials.

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Explore the vibrant Gibbston wine region at your own pace with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours from Queenstown. Choose between a Full Day Pass or Half Day Afternoon Run and see the sights of Queenstown, Arrowtown and the Gibbston region, with interesting commentary and the freedom to jump on and off the bus at your leisure. Plan your stops to coincide with the free map and bus timetable provided, so you can experience the delicious wines, cheese and craft beers on offer, as well as exclusive Hop On Hop Off specials along the way. The best part is, you will never feel rushed on a day out with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours!

Full Day Pass With the Full Day Pass, hop on and hop off at up to 7 venues from Queenstown to the Gibbston wine region. Choose from a range of incredible vineyards, winery restaurants and taverns where you can taste wines, beers, food (own cost) or purchase lunch. Along the way, the Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours bus can stop at Queenstown must-do activities, such as the Shotover Jet and AJ Hackett Kawarau Bridge Bungy (must be pre-booked). Make sure to also allow time to stroll around the historic Arrowtown and discover its rich gold mining history. 

Half Day - Afternoon Run Spend an afternoon visiting 3-4 venues in Queenstown, Arrowtown & Gibbston onboard the bus with Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours. Plan your self-guided half day tour in advance to really make the most of your time at beautiful vineyards, wineries and taverns on the bus route, and enjoy exclusive specials, of course!

Trip Includes

• Pick up & drop off in Queenstown
• Transport between venues
• Free map & bus timetable
• Choice of 22 venues on route
• Exclusive Hop On Hop Off discounts at selected venues
• Full Day Pass - allow 4 - 7.5 hours
• Half Day Afternoon Run - allow 4 - 5 hours
• Full Day Pass - departs 10:30am & 11:20am
• Half Day Afternoon Run - departs 12:55pm
• Departs from 25 Shotover Street, the Station Building, Queenstown
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• The bus runs on approximately 45 minute loops
• All ages welcome
• Wine tastings, souvenirs & activities are at your own cost
• Purchases can be left with the bus driver for you to pick up at the end of the day
• For large group bookings (over 8 people), please contact us in advance
• More Queenstown pickup locations available upon booking: Frankton Bus Interchange, One Mile Car Park, Lake Esplanade & Arrowtown
• Strict duty of care protocols followed throughout the tour
• Make sure to include food and water when planning your day
• No alcohol permitted onboard the bus
• Please be waiting at your bus stop at least 5 minutes before your departure time
• We recommend no more than 3-4 couples get off the bus at each winery to ensure small numbers and the best experience possible
• Stops include: Shotover Jet (pre-book), Canyon Food & Brew Co (pre-book lunch & dinner), Strike Bowl (admission cost), Cargo at Gantley's taproom, Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley Cheese, Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan (pre-book lunch), Amisfield Bistro & Cellar Door (pre-book lunch), Wet Jacket Wines (pre-book), AJ Hackett Bungy (pre-book to jump), Cargo Brewery, Brennan Wines, Mt Rosa Wines (pre-book Sat & Sun), Kinross Cellar Door & Bistro (pre-book lunch & tastings), Gibbston Tavern & Rockburn Cellar Door, Gibbston Valley Winery (pre-book lunch), Altitude Brewing and Quartz Reef Wines at The Rees Hotel

Normal Retail Prices

• adult NZD$89.50
• child (0-13yrs) NZD$39.50
• family (2ad+2ch) NZD$199.50
• adult NZD$69.50
• child (0-13yrs) NZD$29.50
• family (2ad+2ch) NZD$159.50

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