Gibbston Must Do's

GUIDED WINE TOURS

Gibbston is renowned for producing award-winning pinot noir and the valley is home to a fine collection of cellar doors. Guided tours are a fantastic way to maximise your time and discover the best of them.

GIBBSTON RIVER WINE TRAIL

Drive 10km to the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge. Once there, cycle or walk high above the Kawarau River to Gibbston, an 11km jaunt that cuts through Central Otago’s premier wine growing region.

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY

Boasting New Zealand’s largest wine cave, this is also the region’s oldest vineyard. Take a tour, watch winemakers in action, swing by the cellar door, gorge on cheese at the Cheesery & Deli or hire a bike and ride the Gibbston River Trail.

PAQOCHA ALPACA FARM

Get to know rare Suri alpaca. Feed them, grab a selfie and learn more about this motley crew’s wild antics. Farm stays are also possible.

VINEYARD PETANQUE

Stay overnight amidst the vinesat Kinross Estate. As well as comfortable accommodation and outdoor hot tubs, guests can play petanque in the vineyards.

OXBOW ADVENTURE

This new venture offers exhilarating off-roaders, jet sprint boats and clay bird shooting.

TOP TIP: The Gibbston Valley Shuttle operates between downtown Queenstown and Gibbston Valley Winery two to three times per day.

Gibbston Valley Restaurant & Winery © Destination Queenstown

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