3 Self-Guided Tours in Queenstown Worth the Fare

1.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

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

Cycle the Gibbston Valley at your own pace on a standard or electric bike, with a shuttle from Queenstown, a safety and route briefing, and a winery map. Follow riverside trails past suspension bridges and the Kawarau bungy site, then choose cellar doors, a cheesery or a tavern before your scheduled return pickup.

“Great trip. Good value and breathtaking scenery! Liked the self guided aspect too!”

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2.Self-Guided Bike Ride on the Arrow Bridges Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Start with a 25-minute shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then ride 15 km beside the Arrow and Kawarau rivers, crossing six bridges on the way to Gibbston Wine Valley. Choose a standard or electric bike and ride at your own pace. A map, helmet and return shuttle are included; wine, food and an on-trail guide are not.

“The bikes were good quality and easy to ride- we had the manual standard bikes. Great pathways and finished at Gibbotston Winery for wine and cheese”

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3.Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk – Milford Sound

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $46Best value

Take a roughly 10-minute boat ride from Deepwater Basin to Sandfly Point, then walk the Milford Track to Giant Gate Falls and return the same way. The self-guided outing takes about three to four hours and includes return boat transport. The trail is mostly flat, though rocky patches call for sturdy walking shoes. No walking guide is provided.

“Great hike. Prepare for it to feel long. But was nevertheless exhilarating. Highly recommended if you love the wilderness”

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