The 10 Arrowtown Tours to Book First

1.Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $129Our pick

Travel from central Queenstown over the Crown Range, stopping at Cardrona, the Wanaka Tree, Wanaka and historic Arrowtown. A local guide handles the winding drive and shares stories along the way. You get an hour to explore each town, plus a drink at Cardrona Hotel. Tours run in groups of up to 15, with guides including Chris, Murray and Brian.

“Tour guide was informative. Drive was picturesque. Cardrona historic hotel and gardens lovely. Wanaka was busy with plenty of cafes for lunch. Arrowtown still magical. Great tour in spite of very corny jokes from the tour guide.”

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2.Arrowtown To Queenstown Biking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 212 reviews · 5 hours · from $56Best value

Take a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride a self-guided 35 km route back on a mountain bike or e-bike. You’ll get a helmet, trail map and route briefing before setting off past rivers, bridges, Lake Whakatipu and cafés. The gravel trail has some hills, so an e-bike is worth considering.

“The best trip of my travels so far! Brilliant and beautiful cycle trail from Arrowtown to Queenstown with time to explore, picnic, swim in the river on the way. The guys from Around the Basin cycle hire explained the route and bikes really well and checked everyone was happy and confident before setting off. I cycled it on my own - e-bike was a good idea - and loved every minute!”

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3.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Start in Queenstown at 10:00 am, shuttle to Arrowtown, then ride at your own pace toward Gibbston’s wine country. You get a bike, helmet, map, lock, repair kit, and safety briefing, with a 4:00 pm pickup from a winery or brewery. Tastings and food cost extra. E-bikes are recommended for most riders.

“The bike ride was fantastic. Getting transportation made visiting the vineyards convenient. Very friendly and informative driver.”

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4.Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $71

Take a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride back independently on an e-bike or pedal bike. You get a helmet, map, lock and repair kit, plus route tips before setting off. The trail passes rivers, bridges, historic Arrowtown and mountain views, with time to stop for photos or a café break. Your bike is collected near the Queenstown Gardens.

“Nice ride! Discuss route options with the experienced shuttle driver. We had excellent route (and places to stop) suggestions from Brittany. There are several possible routes which vary in length, climbing, and on trail vs. some on road/bike lane.”

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5.Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Spend six hours exploring Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley by flexible shuttle, with a local guide such as Claire, Rob, or Andrew helping shape your stops. Choose among cellar doors, a wine cave, lunch spots, and a craft beer tavern. Transport is included; tastings, food, and drinks cost extra.

“We had a great day. Rob was very informative & helped us plan our trip.”

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6.Arrowtown Wanaka Private Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Travel from Queenstown through Gibbston and Cromwell to Wanaka, then return via Cardrona, Crown Range Road and Arrowtown. Your private group of up to five gets a local guide, central pickup and time to explore both towns. Expect mountain views, fruit tasting, the famous Cardrona Hotel and stops at the Wanaka Tree.

“This was a superb tour... The tremendous beauty of the natural setting combined with the knowledge and expertise of the guide made for an unforgettable holiday. The van was clean and comfortable A truly memorable trip.”

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7.Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $58

Take a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride the Queenstown Trail back at your own pace. The route covers about 36 kilometers of gravel paths, hills, riverside trails, and Lake Wakatipu scenery. Your bike or e-bike, helmet, trail map, and on-call support are included. Plan for a physical ride, with time to stop for coffee, snacks, and views.

“A great day out starting with a coffee at the quaint village of Arrowtown and then following the well maintained paths back to Queenstown. Many stops along the way to take in the picturesque views that NZ has to offer. The e-bike made the ride very enjoyable without having to navigate the many undulations along the way just on a MTB. Good decision. We were back in town by about 2pm which gave us time for a drink and food at one of the many bars in Queenstown. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.”

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8.Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $58

Start in Queenstown, ride a hired hardtail or e-bike from historic Arrowtown along the Arrow River Bridges Trail, cross the Kawarau Suspension Bridge, then finish at Gibbston Valley Winery. The roughly four-hour outing includes a helmet, trail map, advice from local staff, and return transfers. Wine and food cost extra.

“Great ride through the countryside. Ups and downs but doable. E bikes are a great option too! The winery was very nice.”

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9.Ride to Riches: Arrowtown to Queenstown with Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $67

Take a shuttle from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown, choose a pedal bike or Premium Giant e-bike, then ride a self-guided trail back toward Queenstown. Expect seven bridges, three rivers, mixed terrain and optional time for brunch. Maps, helmets and phone support are included; food is not.

“This was one of our group of 8 favourite activity. The ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown on e-bikes was spectacular. We had previously completed the shorter ride to AJ Hackett which was also good but this was longer with more diverse views. We did feel sorry for the people travelling in the opposite direction (Queenstown to Arrowtown) as there was a lot more up hill riding. Our path was perfect.”

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10.Private Day Trip to Wanaka, Arrowtown & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Queenstown with a local driver-guide on a private trip through Arrowtown, over the Crown Range and on to Wanaka and Lake Dunstan. You can adjust stops for walks, photos, food or wine. Guides Jay and Erman are among the local hosts named by guests, though your guide may vary.

“Jay is knowledgeable, personable and a great New Zealand, Queenstown ambassador! He gave us just the right amount of information and interesting facts about the history, culture, wildlife, scenery of the various places he showed us. He also sensed our needs and adapted seamlessly. Just a pleasure to sons the day with Jay!”

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