Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 360 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown worth booking?
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown is a 5-hour experience in Queenstown, New Zealand, from $70 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 360 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (360)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed. Experience the best of both worlds with a day of wine and beer
What you get
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Discounts
About this experience
Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed. Experience the best of both worlds with a day of wine and beer tastings at some of Central Otago’s best-hidden breweries, wineries and eateries. Our knowledgeable drivers will ensure an enjoyable day out with fantastic commentary along the way to both educate and entertain. If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as jet boating, bungy jumping, ten pin bowling not to mention all the amazing food to be sampled. • Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tour in Queenstown, Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown and more • Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver .Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences • The bus goes every 45 min approximately to each stop (Maps are provided)
What's included
Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Discounts
Not included
- Lunch
- Tastings ( all wineries wave tasting fee with wine purchases) Wine is stored on the bus.
- Activities
What you'll see and do
World Famous as the ultimate jet boat experience like no other. Shotover Jet is the only way to experience the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. Open 7 days from 10am - 4pm.
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Overlooking the mighty Shotover River, Canyon Food & Brew handcrafts award-winning beer in their open space micro-brewery. Open: Sun-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm Bookings required for lunch, dinner and larger groups. Bookings not required for bar service.
10 minutes here
The hub of entertainment in Queenstown. This 7 lane tenpin bowling alley is a fun and joyful experience. Open 7 days until 10pm.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Our Newest Venue!!! Open: Tues-Sun 12pm – 7pm. The Cargo Collective —It’s a premium beverage producer and event specialist, home to a range of distinctive brands, with great times and exceptional service at the core of everything we do. Learn the craft behind our drinks with a behind-the-scenes Brewery Tour or get hands-on in one of our immersive Gin Workshops. Food and Drinks Menu – Beer Flight Boards, Gin Flight Boards, Wide range of beers, gins, wines and cocktails. Full pizza menu available Apres ski package with mulled gin cocktail, cheese raclette and chocolate fondue
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Arrowtown Village
This little village is an historical gold mining town. Wonderful place to relax, dine and shop. Attractions include the famous Chinese Settlement and Lakes District Museum. Bookings not required.
10 minutes here
Open 7 days a week . Sunday – Thursday 10:30am – 8pm. Friday – Saturday 10:30am – 9pm . 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.
10 minutes here
Rifters' Tasting Room
Open Thursday to Sunday 12noon – 4pm. Closed Monday to Wednesday. Discover the Spirit of Arrowtown at Rifters Tasting Room. Immerse yourself in our handcrafted gins within historic Dudley’s Cottage. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. Pre-booking private bespoke tastings available.
10 minutes here
The home of Swiftsure Vineyards, Swiftsure by Man O’ War is a stylish yet relaxed bistro, uniquely situated above Buckingham Green in the heart of Arrowtown. From sun-drenched terraces to cozy fireside corners, it’s layered indoor & outdoors spaces offer something for every season and mood.
10 minutes here
Ayrburn
Open 7 days 10am – 6.30pm (wine tastings) Ayrburn is the latest venue to be added to our run. With plenty of food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at The Woolshed or delight the palate with wine flights in The Manure Room where you can also enjoy a tapas menu or small bites to match the wine you try. The Barrel room offers wine tastings and has a great menu. Ayrburn is a large venue with plenty of space to walk around, a gelato shop, and lawn games at The Dell. Please pre book your lunch and tastings. Reservation at The Barrel Room NB Please be advised Ayrburn are happy to move tastings times to accommodate tour arrival times.
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Mora Artisan Kitchen Restaurant open 7 days: 9am – 5pm Cellar door open 7 days: 11am -5pm Bookings required. Larger groups are welcome for lunch. Mora 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, child friendly.
10 minutes here
Amisfield Cellar Door
Restaurant open 5 days a week. Lunch Wednesday – Sunday: 12pm – 3pm. Dinner Wednesday – Saturday from 6pm. Bookings are essential For lunch only. Amisfield Restaurant, recently awarded New Zealand Restaurant of the Year 2023, is known for its hyper-seasonal degustation style menu focusing on creating dishes that represent the work of a small group of fisherman, hunters, gatherers and farmers in the Central Otago region. FOR WINE TASTINGS: Please call us. To go on our list ( 6 people only at one time ) Please be aware there are NO BOOKINGS for tastings at Amisfield, you will be a walk in! We can only drop off 6 PEOPLE AT ONE TIME SLOT IN TOTAL!
10 minutes here
Nockie's Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door
Open Monday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm. Bookings required. Neighbors with a passion for art and making wine, have come together to open a cellar door. As an artist has a palette of paint, they now have a palette of hand crafted wines. Queenstown’s newest cellar door is Nockies Palette.
10 minutes here
Open 7 days. Bookings required to jump Home of the World’s first Bungy, Kawarau Bridge Bungy is now a historic landmark. Live More, Fear Less and do a solo or tandem Bungy over the Kawarau river! They also have a Zipride, café and bar. You are more than welcome to hop off, have coffee or ice cream and watch other people jumping, but if you wish to jump, you will need to book!
10 minutes here
Gibbston Valley Winery
Open 7 days from 10am – 5pm. Tasting bookings are not required unless there is a large group. Booking for lunch required Experience it all at Gibbston Valley Winery. Enjoy their seasonal menu, take a winery tour or explore NZ’s largest Wine Cave. Different tours run through the day; check out their departure times here, to match with our timetable arrival times. Cave tour departure times – 10am, 11am, 3pm.
45 minutes here
Mt Rosa Wines
Open 7 days: 11am – 5pm. Bookings required. Come and enjoy a fun and friendly wine tasting in Mt Rosa’s renovated wool shed. Enjoy great valley views with a platter. Free case shipping to NZ & Australia.
45 minutes here
Waitiri Creek Wines
Open: Cellar door open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Established in 1993, Waitiri Creek is one of Gibbston Valley’s original founding wineries. The hand made wines are a nod to the rich heritage of Gibbston, where tradition and innovation come together in perfect harmony.
10 minutes here
Brennan Wines
Open Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00am – 5pm. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. Family owned and operated vineyard, winery & cellar door producing limited quantities of finely-aged wines representing the potential of this exceptional wine region. You will find a unique and tasteful experience at Brennan.
10 minutes here
Open 7 days from 10am. Bookings Required for lunch and tastings. Kinross’s boutique Vineyard Hotel, Cellar Door & Bistro is the official Cellar Door for a fantastic selection: Coal Pit, Hawkshead, Kinross, Valli & Wild Irishman.
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Open 7 days: Sunday – Thursday: 11am- 6pm. Friday- Saturday: 11am- 8pm The Gibbston Tavern sits in the heart of Central Otago in the deep south of New Zealand and has a rich history going back to the gold mining days of the 1800’s. World class wines and craft beer accompany their delicious menu.
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Open 7 days: 10am-6pm. Winter hours (May-Sep 11am-4pm) Walk-ins are welcome for cellar door wine tastings. For larger groups more than 8, please get in touch with our Cellar Door team for availability. Our Cellar Door is housed in the former stone stables of the 1860’s Gibbston Hotel, once a resting point for miners travelling between Queenstown & Cromwell during the gold-rush era. Preserved with care, these historic stables now serve as home for Monte Christo Winery. Round out your visit by creating your own gourmet small plates or platter from a selection of local cheeses, charcuterie, breads, olives, and accoutrements alongside wines by the glass or bottle on our covered patio or indoors in our welcoming cellar door space.
10 minutes here
Gibbston Valley Winery
Open 7 days from 10am – 5pm. Tasting bookings are not required unless there is a large group. Booking for lunch required Experience it all at Gibbston Valley Winery. Enjoy their seasonal menu, take a winery tour or explore NZ’s largest Wine Cave. Different tours run through the day; check out their departure times here, to match with our timetable arrival times. Cave tour times – 10am, 11am, 3pm.
10 minutes here
Nockie's Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door
Open Monday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm. Bookings required. Neighbors with a passion for art and making wine, have come together to open a cellar door. As an artist has a palette of paint, they now have a palette of hand crafted wines. Queenstown’s newest cellar door is Nockies Palette. HoHo Special: Purchase two or more bottles will be that you get your Classic tasting complimentary valued at $18.
10 minutes here
Open 7 days: Monday – Saturday 11am – 12am. Sunday 11am-11pm. On the lakefront of the Frankton Arm, with the biggest beer garden in Queenstown, sheltered with a large outside open fire, it’s a perfect pub by the lake to chat away the afternoon with friends. The food is just what you expect from your local pub – simple, honest, and not too pricey.
10 minutes here
Altitude Brewing
Closed: Monday & Tuesday. Open Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11am- 8pm. Friday – Saturday 12pm – 10pm. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. Altitude Brewing´s lakeside tap room looks out to the Remarkables. The ideal spot to plan your next adventure over a beer.
10 minutes here
The Winery - Queenstown
Open 7 days a week . Sunday – Thursday 10:30am – 8pm. Friday – Saturday 10:30am – 9pm . 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.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Queenstown
The Station information centre
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Station information centre
Options you can book
Full Day Ticket
Full Day
Half Day Ticket
Half Day
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, cmn, ja, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- HOP ON HOP OFF WINE TOURS LIMITED
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 8 people per group
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $140
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 126
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Queenstown.
How much does Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Queenstown usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Queenstown is not rushed.
Is Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 360 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Queenstown, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown?
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Around 126 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Queenstown can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Queenstown and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Queenstown within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Queenstown?
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On Outty we rank every Queenstown experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Queenstown?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Queenstown?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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