Wine Hopper Bus with Queenstown Wine Trail
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Head out to the Queenstown wine region for a day of wine tasting and visiting vineyards on the Wine Hopper Bus. Locally owned and operated by Queenstown Wine Trail, the Wine Hopper Bus is a fun way to experience Queenstown’s wineries at your own pace!
Hop on the Wine Hopper Bus and request stops at your favourite wineries from Queenstown to Gibbston Valley. Your expert Queenstown Wine Trail guide knows all there is to know about the best wine tasting or craft beer spots, as well as great places to eat. The wineries and tasting rooms along the Wine Hopper Bus tour feature the stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir, as well as a wide range of wines and craft beers you might not have tried yet. With a full afternoon in the beautiful Gibbston Valley, there is plenty of time to visit up to 6 wineries on the Wine Hopper Bus tour from Queenstown.
The Wine Hopper Bus takes you just 20 minutes from Queenstown to your choice of wineries, including Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Cargo, Gibbston Tavern, Wet Jacket and so many more. Soak in the scenery while enjoying lunch at a winery and make the most of the flexibility of the Wine Hopper Bus by Queenstown Wine Trail.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transport from Queenstown
- Hourly circuit between vineyards runs throughout day
- Knowledgeable on-bus guide to assist in planning your day
- Enjoy up to 6 winery stops
- Air-conditioned vans with free WiFi
- Allow 5 hours (approx.)
- Departs at 12pm daily from The Station Building in Queenstown and Frankton Bus Shelter
- Operates all year
- Flexible returns at 5pm or 6pm
- Wine Hopper Bus tour requires minimum of 4 people to confirm departure
- Bring your camera, a warm top and sunglasses
- All wine tasting fees and food purchases are at your own cost so bring your wallet!
- Please check opening hours with preferred wineries before booking tour
- Winery circuit can include Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Mt Rosa, Brennan, Cargo, Bald Hills, Gibbston Tavern, Akarua, Cox's Vineyard, Peregrine, Wet Jacket, Amisfield and Rockburn
- It is industry standard for cellar doors to charge a $10-$15 tasting fee
- Boutique wineries recommend maximum group sizes of 8 for wine tastings at a time
- Wine Hopper Bus is not licensed for alcohol consumption on board
- Ensure you are waiting for pick up on time to avoid missing the bus!
- Not suitable for Hens and Stag tours
- Make sure everyone enjoys their day by being on best behaviour on the bus
- If damages occur on bus, a fee will apply
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Recent reviews
The driver was nice but at the first stop he was extremely close to reversing angrily into a parked car as another told him to move since he parked where they could not leave their car park. He talked a lot and we had to listen to the end of his story before getting in our out of the van. At the end of the trip he dropped my wine bottle and did go and buy me another one from the bottle o
A bit confusing at the start as unsure what was involved but Angus explained everything well and was a perfect host/driver all day. A very good introduction to wines of the region.
Due to lack of numbers we upgraded from a hop on and off bus to a guided tour... such an awesome oppotunity.. loved every minute of it
