Gibbston Valley
A Central Otago wine region in the Kawarau Gorge, famous for Pinot Noir. Winery tastings, cave cellars and cycle trails make up a full day out.
Gibbston Valley lies about 25 minutes east of Queenstown and is one of the southernmost wine regions in the world, known for its Pinot Noir. Gibbston Valley Winery has New Zealand's largest rock cellar, where guided tastings are available. Around it are more than ten other wineries, including Kinross and Mt Rosa, with tastings costing about NZD 15–30. You can cycle the Queenstown Trail to visit the wineries and the bungy site at the Kawarau Bridge, or join a tasting tour to avoid driving after drinking. New Zealand has strict drink-driving limits.
Opening hours
Each winery about 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Kawarau Bridge Bungy
- Crown Range Road Summit Lookout
- Arrowtown
- The Remarkables Ski Area
- Lake Hayes
- Nevis Bungy
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
- Cardrona Hotel