Our biggest advantage is that we never rush you. Take your time and enjoy your stops, just follow our simple bus timetable. This is a self guided tour - chose where you'd like to hop off! Travelling with us also unlocks a variety of discounts at selected wineries. See below for more information!

Full Day Tours

Start Times: 10.30am and 11.25am
Duration: 6-7 hours approximately

For Sunday - Friday:

https://hoponhopoffwinetours.com/maps/queenstown-wine-tour/

Please be aware that our new full day map Sunday though till Friday only has 1 return to town at 4.55 pm if you require going back earlier the bus does go back to Arrowtown twice in the afternoon and you can catch the Orbus (public bus) from there. 

 https://hoponhopoffwinetours.com/maps/queenstown-saturday-map/

Tastings and lunch are at your own expense. Please ensure you pre book lunch. We also recommend pre booking some tastings at vineyards, especially if touring with us on the weekend, in the festive season or in a larger group. We have provided the venue contact information for your convenience.  

1. Shotover Jet (+64 3 442 8570) or (info@shotoverjet.com)

Open 7 days from 10am - 4pm. Bookings required

World Famous as the ultimate jet boat experience like no other. Shotover Jet is the only way to experience the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. 

2. Canyon Food & Brew Co. (+64 3 442 8692) or (hello@canyonbrewing.co.nz)

Open Wednesday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm. Closed: Monday & Tuesday. 

Overlooking the mighty Shotover River, Canyon Food & Brew handcrafts award-winning beer in their open space micro-brewery. 

HoHo Special: $20.00 per beer tasting paddle. Save $5.00. 

3. Strike Bowl (+64 3 409 2135) or (strikebowlsrcp@swiss-belhotel.com)

Open 7 days until 10pm.  Bookings required

The hub of entertainment in Queenstown. This 7 lane tenpin bowling alley is a fun and joyful experience. 

4. Cargo Brewery at Gantley's (+64 3 428 2569) or (hello@cargobrewery.co.nz)

Open: Tuesday - Wednesday: 3pm - 9pm, Monday - Sunday: 12 noon - 9pm. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. 

Open for coffee, beer or wine in the morning with Cargo at Gantley's tap room menu and beer garden. 

5. Broken Heart Gin Garden (+64 3 974 4366) or (info@brokenheartspirits.com)

Open 7 days from 10.45am (they open early just for HoHo clients!) Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. 

Queenstown’s first boutique gin tasting room! Recently winning Best New Zealand London Dry at the World Gin Awards 2021. Gin tastings, delicious food, cocktails, Broken Heart flight boards and more available at the Gin Garden. 

HoHo Special: $18 tastings or 10% off your total bill at the Gin Garden.

6. Arrowtown

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. 

7. The Winery - Arrowtown (+64 3 428 2572) or (online@thewinery.co.nz)

Open 6 days (Closed Sunday): 10:30am - 7pm. 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. 

HoHo Special - 20% OFF tastings and 10% OFF purchases. 

8a) Mora Wines (formerly Akarua) (021 023 72489) For tastings please TEXT.

Tastings: $10 for five tastings. The fee is waived with a bottle purchase. Mora can host groups of up to 6 people for tastings.

8b) Mora Artisan Kitchen (+64 3 442 1090) or (bookings@mora-artisan.nz)

For lunch: Open 7 days: 9am - 5pm Bookings required. Larger groups are welcome for lunch. 

Mora Wines and 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. 

9. Amisfield Bistro & Cellar Door (+64 3 442 0556) or (restaurant@amisfield.co.nz)

Open for tastings 7 days from 10am. Amisfield do not take bookings for tastings unless a group of more than 6 (please also let us know that you have made a booking). Only 6 passengers may get off the bus at any one time - For logistical purposes please let the HoHo team know prior that you would like to visit for a tasting. 

Restaurant closed Monday/Tuesday. Bookings are essential for lunch.

Amisfield Bistro serves the signature ‘Trust The Chef’ degustation menu, a 3 to 7 course gastronomic lunch or dinner experience designed to be matched with a selection of their famous wines. 

Tastings: $15 for five tastings. The fee is waived with a bottle purchase. 

10. Nockie's Palette & Stoneridge (+64 3 669 2277) or (cellardoor@nockiespalette.com)

Open 7 days from 12 noon during the week & from 11am on the weekend. Bookings required. 

Neighbours 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. 

Tastings: $15.00 for six tastings. 

HoHo Special: $10 off with one bottle purchase and $15 off with 2 or more bottles purchased

11. Wet Jacket Wines (+64 3 441 8383) or (cellardoor@wetjacket.co.nz)

Open 7 days. Monday - Friday - Please book at least 24 hours in advance - they have limited bookings.

Weekend Summer sessions! From the 10th December - 3rd April: 12 noon - 6pm. Drop in for tastings, live music and yummy food truck fare! 

Wet Jacket is a unique concept reverencing the history of farming in Central Otago and the European history of NZ while celebrating the modern wine industry of today. Food available occasionally during their Summer sessions (Dec-March). 

Tastings: $10 waived with a bottle purchase. 

12. AJ Hackett Bungy (0800 286 4958) or (info@bungy.co.nz)

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!

13. Gibbston Valley Winery (+64 3 442 6910) or (info@gibbstonvalley.com)

Open 7 days from 10am. Lunch and tasting bookings are not required unless there is a large group.

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. 

Tastings: $5-$15.00. The fee is waived with purchases of $150-$200

14. Cargo Brewery & Bald Hills Cellar Door (+64 3 441 3315) or (hello@cargobrewery.co.nz)

Open: Thursday - Sunday from 12 noon. Closed: Tuesday & Wednesday. Lunch and tasting bookings are not required unless there is a large group. 

Located within this stunning vineyard, Cargo Brewery has collaborated with the Bald Hills winery to create a unique tasting experience from aromatic gold lager to boutique cellar door wine. Tastings no more than 14 people at one time (weather dependent). 

Tastings: $15.00 for wine or beer or both.   

15. Mt Rosa Wines (+64 3 441 2493) or (cellardoor@mtrosa.co.nz)

Open 7 days from 11am Saturday & Sunday bookings advised. 

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. 

Tastings: $20.00 for six wines. The fee is waived with purchases of two or more bottles.

16. Brennan Wines (+64 3 442 4315) or (cellardoor@brennanwines.com)

Open daily from 11am. 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. 

Tastings: $15.00 for 3 x 50ml glasses or 5 x 15ml glasses. The fee is waived with purchases of two or more bottles.

17. Kinross Cellar Door & Bistro (0800 131 101) or (info@kinross.nz)

Open 7 days from 8:30am. 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. 

18. Gibbston Tavern  (+ 64 3 409 0508) or (teamgibbtav@outlook.com)

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. 

Open 7 days: Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 6pm, Friday/Saturday: 11am - 8pm. Bookings required for lunch.

19. Rockburn Cellar Door : (+64 27 211 4438) or (cellardoor@rockburn.co.nz)

Open 7 days from 12 noon. Bookings are not required unless there is a large group. 

In the art gallery space of the iconic Gibbston Tavern, Rockburn offers award-winning Pinot Noir as well as exceptional quality Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling & Rose.

HoHo Special: Tastings $10 per person for 7 wines. Refunded with a purchase of 2 bottles per tasting.

20. Altitude Brewing (Marina Heights bus stop) (+64 3 442 4507) or (beerplease@altitudebrewing.co.nz)

Open: 12 noon - 8pm. Closed: Monday & Tuesday. 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. 

HoHo Special: Beer flight 5 x 150ml glasses for $14

21. The Winery - Queenstown : (+64 3 409 2226) or (online@thewinery.co.nz)

At The Winery taste over 60 wines, whiskies and spirits from across New Zealand including boutique wineries that don't have cellar doors. A great place to finish your day! 

Open 7 days from 2pm - 9pm. 

HoHo Special: 20% off tastings and 10% off purchases

Be sure to show your Hop on Hop off wristband at selected stops to claim our great special offers***  Click here for more details on specials.

Click here for Terms and Conditions.

NEW STOPS COMING SOON!!!!!!!

1. Oxbow Adventure Co. (0508 469 269) or (info@oxbow.co.nz)

Opening times vary depending on demand. 

Oxbow Adventure Co offers Jet Sprint Boats, Ultimate Off-Roaders and Clay Bird Shooting to give all adrenaline Junkies an incredibly unique and unforgettable experience. Located between Gibbston Valley and the Cromwell Gorge. 

HoHo Special: 10% discount 

1. The Crown Pub & Beer Garden (+64 441 4334) or (info@thepub.nz)

Open 7 days: 11:30am - 230pm. Bookings not required except for large groups.

The Crown Pub and Beer Garden offers a large range of beers on tap, local wines, and refreshing beverages. On offer is everything from a simple bowl of fries to delicious Sunday roasts and chef salads. This  family-friendly venue is ideal for a catch up with friends or for a drink at our main bar. Enjoy a cold one in our outdoor beer garden which comes to life when the sun sets as the festoon and fairy lights take effect. 

1. The Frankton Arm Tavern (+64 442 2099) or (hello@republichospitality.co.nz)

Open 7 days: 11am - 11pm (12 on Friday/Saturday)

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. 

Please be aware:

We can pick you up from many stops in Queenstown starting at the Frankton Bus Interchange, One Mile Car Park and along Lake Esplanade with our main bus stop being The Station Information Centre. Just choose your pickup location when you are making your booking.

For any enquiries, please call 0800 693 722 73 or for international numbers +64 3 573 5508.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Prior to the day: 

This is a self guided tour - All tastings are the guests responsibility and at the guests expense. Some wineries will waiver the tasting fee when purchasing wine. We recommend booking lunch prior to the day and bringing water with you to stay hydrated. 

All tours have a minimum number of 6 guests for the tours to run. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if this number is not met. A refund or alternative date for the tour will be offered to all guests. 

If you would like to book for more than 6 guests please contact us directly.  More than 6 people cannot travel together on our tours without prior arrangement due to logistical reasons and the intimate nature of our selected wineries. We do not allow parties to merge together. If more than 6 people are in one group you will either a) be asked to leave the bus or b) be driven back at a cost of $200.

Anyone under the age of 18 is welcome, however - to consume alcohol you MUST be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce a Government issued ID to prove your age. A child's tickets can be purchased for those under 13 years. 

On the Day: 

Please be at your pick up stop 5 minutes prior to the departure time. Hop on Hop off does not take any responsibility for lateness. 

We recommend no more than 6 guests hop off at any given winery - this is to ensure a more intimate and enjoyable experience. 

Our buses are not licensed which means alcohol cannot be consumed whilst on the bus. We follow strict duty of care protocols which may result in the stoppage of a guest's tour when not followed. The removal of the offending passenger in the event of consuming alcohol, intoxication or disrespectful behaviour may occur. A fine will be charged for any event which causes cleaning such as spillage or soiling the bus ($200). 

You will be provided with a wristband and a map of the stops/the route on the day with the allocated timetable. Use the wristband to unlock Hop on Hop off specials at selected venues (see the website for further information). 

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellations received more than 14 days prior to departure are fully refunded. 

Cancellation received less than 14 days prior to departure will be charged full price. Upon communication with the booking team, we will endeavour to offer a new date for your Hop on Hop off Wine Tour. 

If you cancel within the 14 day period your tickets are non-refundable, if you cancel outside this time frame, you will receive a full refund.