Gibbston Valley
The Valley of the Vines
New Zealand's most famous wine region, where dramatic gorges and sun-soaked slopes produce world-class Pinot Noir in a spectacular alpine setting.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Queenstown
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 5 reviews
drove through gibbston with the audio on and honestly it changed how I experience wineries now. found places I never would've on my own. pinot noir heaven.
The personalised tour was bang on — we're Pinot people and it knew exactly where to send us. GPS worked perfectly through the valley. Did not want the day to end.
Really solid narration, learned heaps about Central Otago terroir between stops. Concept is great. Would use it again in Marlborough for sure.
Best thing we did in Queenstown honestly. Skipped the bungy and did wine instead. Zero regrets.
Good concept but we had trouble with the GPS in one spot near Peregrine. Audio was great though, really professional.
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How It Works
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Tell us your preferences and we'll craft your perfect wine day itinerary
Unlock
Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Chard Farm
Monte Christo Winery - Gibbston Cellar Door
The Church Cellar Door and Cafe
Gibbston Valley Wines
Amisfield Winery
Wine tastings & tours in Gibbston Valley
Bookable cellar-door experiences — reserve one, then let your audio tour route the day around it
Gibbston Valley wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Gibbston Valley?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Gibbston Valley wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Gibbston Valley wine trail?
The Gibbston Valley trail covers 17+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Gibbston Valley?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Gibbston Valley directly through the app as well.
How much does the Gibbston Valley self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Gibbston Valley is a one-time $19.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Gibbston Valley wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Queenstown, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Gibbston, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.
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