4 Self-Guided Bike Tours in New Zealand Worth the Walk

1.Queenstown: Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56Our pick

Ride from Arrowtown or Arrow Junction along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers to Gibbston’s wineries, cheesery, and tavern. You choose the stops, pace, and bike type. Staff provide a safety briefing, map, helmet, and shuttle back to Queenstown, with pickup at a set afternoon time.

“We had a lovely day riding around the wineries-Ray day , well managed and easy instructions. Round the basin do an excellent job”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $40

Start at 11 am near Ash Ridge Wines and spend about six hours cycling Hawke’s Bay’s flat wine trails at your own pace. Choose stops such as Sileni Estate, Trinity Hill, and Te Awa. Bring extra money for tastings, and note that wine pickup is offered in summer only.

“Fabulous bike rental company in the middle of Hawke’s Bay wine region. Great bikes which were easy to ride on the flat bike paths. Fabulous scenery and close to lots of wineries.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $25Best value

Start in Arrowtown with a bike, helmet, and trail briefing, then ride 14 kilometers beside rivers, across suspension bridges, and past mountain views to Gibbston Valley Winery. Tour the wine cave, taste local wines, and return by shuttle. The route is self-guided, flexible, and best for independent riders.

“A lovely morning ride, a few short uphills but overall a nice relaxing ride with lots of scenery to take in. Ride was 2.5 hours, easy ride with loads of little photo stops along the way. Lovely lunch and wine tasting at the end. Recommend bring gloves and layers (the wind chill by the river is cold in the early morning).”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $52

Pick up an e-bike, helmet, lock, city cycle map, and local route advice at Switched on Bikes on Wellington Waterfront. Ride independently along the coast, up Mount Victoria, and toward Shelly Bay, Lyall Bay, Scorching Bay, or Weta Cave. Choose a shorter outing or a full-day rental.

“What an amazing and fun way to see Wellington! We got great suggestions on what to see and where to go. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review