Please meet usat the RAMSHAW LANE BUS STOP, ID: 215, which is in behind the Arrowtown Museum, thank you.
Description
Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley.
Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown.
Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day.
As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene.
Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
12:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 12+)
$68
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
12pm departure
Departs 12pm from outside The Station Building, Corner Camp and Shotover St
Itinerary
Wine Hopper Bus
Admission included360 min
Join our flexible & hassle-free local winery shuttle service. Departing daily from Queenstown at midday (12.00pm). With no set timetable & no stress, all the wineries are very close together making it easy to give you the best day out & we'll have you back in town by 6pm (approx.).
What's included
Included
No rigid timetable to follow – explore our wineries at your own pace.
Local family-owned & operated for an authentic Queenstown experience.
Access a variety of venues, including boutique wineries, cellar doors & scenic Arrowtown.
Expert local Wine Guide to help tailor your day & share tasting tips & insider suggestions.
Daily return from Central Queenstown, Frankton & Arrowtown.
Final drop-off at AYRBURN available if staying for a dinner reservation at The Woolshed or Billy's.
Flexible wine tour through top wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley.
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with Wine Guide-managed pickups & drop-offs.
Not included
Food, wine tastings, cheese & deli purchases are at your own cost, direct to the wineries you visit
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
364 reviews
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How it compares in Queenstown
Rated higher than 71% of 227 reviewed tours in Queenstown
No. 33 by number of reviews among 427 tours in Queenstown
Starting price $68 is 59% below the typical $166 for tours of similar length in Queenstown
Excurgo comparison of 427 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our friendly qualified wine guide will help you plan your day.
If you'd like additional winery information and contact details, please email us direct at contact@winehopperbus.co.nz, thank you.
We do not accommodate babies or children on our daily tours with mixed guest groups
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Queenstown Wine Tour take?
Queenstown Wine Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Queenstown Wine Tour cost?
Prices start at $68 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Queenstown Wine Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 PM.
Can I cancel Queenstown Wine Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Queenstown Wine Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
We do not accommodate babies or children on our daily tours with mixed guest groups
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Queenstown Wine Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 364 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wine Hopper Bus.
Reviews(364)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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FarAway55786639129
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day because of Wine Hopper!!
Kirsten truly made our day! We got lucky that it was just 2 of us on the shuttle, and Kirsten took it upon herself to give us a personalized itinerary based on what we were looking for and even made reservations for us! We were able to go to 4 wineries. The company seems to have a great relationship with a lot of the wineries and are incredibly knowledgeable, which was clear since she chose the perfect experiences for us! The day was very relaxed and flexible. I hope everyone chooses to experience the Wine Hopper!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had such an amazing day on our Wine Hopper Queenstown wine tour and were able to enjoy four wineries along the way.
Kirsten will be so pleased to read your kind words. Helping our guests shape their afternoon around the wines, wineries and experiences they’ll enjoy is all part of the Wine Hopper guided experience, and it’s lovely to hear Kirsten got it just right for you. We’re very proud of our team of local Wine Guides, and the wonderful relationships we’ve built with the wineries across Arrowtown & Gibbston really do make all the difference for our guests.
Relaxed, flexible and personalised is exactly how we want a Wine Hopper day to feel. Thank you for recommending us so wholeheartedly, and we hope we can welcome you back to Queenstown for another afternoon exploring the Central Otago wine region!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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232joa
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Such a fantastic experience
Our tour guide Ed was warm, knowledgeable & engaging. We absolutely recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your fantastic review Jo! 🍷😊 We’re delighted you had such a great experience & we absolutely love your words about Ed. Warm, knowledgeable & engaging sums him up beautifully!
As one of our senior Wine Guides & a WSET Diploma-qualified wine professional, he local and certainly knows his wine & loves sharing that knowledge with our Happy Hoppers.
Thanks for absolutely recommending our Queenstown Wine Hopper!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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lauratG9667XL
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
We had the best time on our Wine hopper tour. Ed made our day so easy and enjoyable. We were able to relax and enjoy the wineries at our own pace. Would definitely recommend.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your lovely review Laura! ❤️ We LOVE hearing you had the “best time on our Wine Hopper” & could simply relax and enjoy the wineries at your own pace. That’s exactly what our flexible Queenstown wine tour is all about! 😊
Thanks too for your lovely words about Ed. Having our knowledgeable Wine Guide take care of you on the day means you can simply relax, taste wine & enjoy the beautiful views. It certainly makes life easy!
Thanks for highly recommending us & we hope to welcome you back one day!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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makenziet857
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
No idea -> full idea
The wine tour was so much fun. My partner and I booked the tour after seeing it advertised at our hotel and had little idea of what to expect. We had no winery bookings and no idea what wineries were in the area. Our wine tour guide, Maria, was extremely helpful, informative and made sure we had a great day. Would definitely recommend.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your fabulous review Makenzie! 🍷😊 We LOVE “𝐍𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 → 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚” ... because you really don’t need to arrive with a plan! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫. ❤️
We’re delighted you had such a fun day & huge thanks for your lovely words about our Maria. Arriving with no winery bookings & no idea where you’d like to go is absolutely fine. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 wine knowledge, local recommendations & genuine care mean she can help shape your Wine Hopper day around YOU as you go. ✨
Thanks for recommending our flexible Queenstown wine tour & for choosing Wine Hopper! We’re so glad you found us. 🥰
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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Flyer65510566023
September 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
We visited 4 winery’s saw amazing sites and had an absolutely fabulous time
Ed was an excellent guide ! His wine/winery recommendations were excellent and his karaoke skills were even better. Thanks Ed !
Maddie and Max
Operator response
Love it!! We all need a little ab-fab in our lives & we’re delighted we shared some with you! 😂❤️ Thanks for your fabulous review Maddie & Max! 🍷
We’re thrilled you had such a great day exploring four Central Otago wineries with Ed & loved his wine recommendations. As a WSET Diploma-qualified wine professional, he certainly knows his stuff! And his karaoke skills ... definitely legendary!!
Thanks for choosing our flexible Queenstown Wine Hopper & we hope to welcome you both back for another singalong one day! 😉
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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Odyssey19348939228
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful day
Such a great tour, so informative, great recommendations from Rob, what a fantastic guide!
Operator response
Indeed!! We love our Rob, and so do guests! Thanks so much for your wonderful review! 🍷 We’re delighted you had such a great day & loved Rob’s wine recommendations. He really is a fantastic Wine Guide & we’re delighted to have him in our Wine Whānau (family) 😊
Thanks for choosing our Fun Flexible Wine Hopper!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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Escape61343739251
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful wine experience
Rob was very knowledgeable and patient guide. He was happy to accommodate all our requests and would definitely recommend this tour. It snowed on the way back from Arrowtown, a perfect end to a fun day!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🥰 We’re delighted you had such a fun day out & that Rob looked after you so well. His local knowledge, patience & genuine care for our guests make him a wonderful Wine Guide, we love having him with us. 😊
And snow on the way back from Arrowtown? What a magical Queenstown finale! ❄️✨ Sometimes Mother Nature just knows how to finish a wine tour!
Thank you for recommending us & we hope to welcome you back one day.
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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Road31429896495
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely Brilliant!
Rob - our driver, what can I say, excellent guy!
He was very accomodating, had great stories and is definitely worth booking for the Wine Hopper Bus!
Do not think that this is just a wine bus, this is a true wine tour!
Do yourself a favour and book yourself with Wine Hopper bus!
Operator response
WOW!! 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you so much for your Absolutely Brilliant review! And YES ... we especially love this: “𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫!” ❤️
That really is the Wine Hopper difference. A flexible Queenstown wine tour with a highly knowledgeable Wine Guide looking after you along the way. Thank you for recognising that & for your fantastic words about Rob. He's a legend & certainly has a tale or two to tell from his pilot days! 🛫
Thanks for such a brilliant recommendation & for choosing our Wine Hopper!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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392fionnk
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Wine Tour!
Amazing wine tour. Maria our guide was fantastic. So accommodation, very friendly and really made our tour!
Would highly recommend this wine tour and was a great way to see the Gibbston Valley and we hit all the wineries we wanted.
Would highly recommend Maria as a guide. Very knowledgeable and personable, fantastic guide!
Operator response
Um, slightly distracted by your beauuutiful name FIONN 🥰 but thank you so much for your Amazing Wine Tour review! 🍷 We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic day exploring the Gibbston wineries & got to visit all the places you wanted. That flexibility is exactly what our Wine Hopper is all about!
And what gorgeous words about our Maria! ❤️ We adore her too. Her WSET III wine knowledge, warmth & genuine care for our guests make her a wonderful part of our Wine Guide team, we love having her in our wine Whānau (family).
Thank you for recommending our Queenstown wine tour & our lovely Maria too, she'll be delighted ✨
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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Road43709337313
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Rob was awesome! Fantastic day!!
We have had an incredible day with Rob. Very informative and fun. There was no rush and the tour was tailored to our requests. Thanks Rob, you're awesome! 5 stars!!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fabulous 5-star review! 🙌🍷 We love hearing there was no rush & that your flexible Wine Hopper day was tailored around what YOU wanted to do. That’s exactly how we like it! 😊
And yes ... Rob IS awesome! 😂 Knowledgeable, fun & one of our legendary Wine Guides. There’s a little Wine Hopper magic in every day... no two days are ever the same, there’s no timetable to follow, just journeys to customise. ✨🍷 We’re delighted you had such an incredible day with him!
Ngā mihi nui,
Kiki & Andrew ❤️
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