• Shotover Jet Queenstown - Renowned globally as the ultimate jet boat adventure, Shotover Jet offers an unparalleled experience of the stunning Shotover River Canyons.
  Open daily from 10am to 4pm.

• Canyon Brewing - Situated with a view of the majestic Shotover River, Canyon Food & Brew crafts award-winning beers in their open-concept microbrewery.
  Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
  Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm.
  Reservations are necessary for lunch, dinner, and larger groups, but not for bar service.

• Strike Bowl - The entertainment hub of Queenstown, this 7-lane tenpin bowling alley promises a fun and delightful experience.
  Open daily until 10pm.

• Arrowtown Village - A charming historical gold mining town, perfect for relaxation, dining, and shopping. Attractions include the renowned Chinese Settlement and Lakes District Museum. No reservations needed.

• The Winery - Arrowtown - Open every day. Sunday to Thursday from 10:30am to 8pm, and Friday to Saturday from 10:30am to 9pm. Reservations are only necessary for large groups.

The world’s largest New Zealand wine store. Sample over 80 wines, whiskies, spirits, and gin at The Winery Arrowtown. Enjoy a cheese board or a selection of tapas.

HoHo Special –

20% OFF all wine, gin, whisky, and spirit tastings
10% OFF coffee, beverages, beers, etc., consumed in-store
5% OFF food menu

• Rifters’ Tasting Room - Open Thursday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm. Closed Monday to Wednesday.

Experience the Spirit of Arrowtown at Rifters Tasting Room. Immerse yourself in handcrafted gins within the historic Dudley’s Cottage. Reservations are not required unless for large groups.
Pre-booking for private bespoke tastings is available.

HoHo Special – Ask your driver for a $10 discount voucher to use when purchasing a bottle of your favorite Rifters.

• Swiftsure - Home to Swiftsure Vineyards, Swiftsure by Man O’ War is a stylish yet relaxed bistro, uniquely located above Buckingham Green in the heart of Arrowtown. From sunlit terraces to cozy fireside corners, its layered indoor and outdoor spaces offer something for every season and mood.
• Ayrburn - Open daily from 10am to 6:30pm (wine tastings)

Ayrburn is the latest addition to our itinerary. Enjoy a variety of food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at The Woolshed or indulge in wine flights in The Manure Room, where you can also savor a tapas menu or small bites to complement the wine you try. The Barrel Room offers wine tastings and a great menu. Ayrburn is a spacious venue with ample room to explore, a gelato shop, and lawn games at The Dell.

Tastings: 7 wines for $25

Please pre-book your lunch and tastings. Reservations at The Barrel Room (sevenrooms.com)

NB: Ayrburn is happy to adjust tasting times to accommodate tour arrival times.

• Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen - Mora Artisan Kitchen (+64 3 442 1090) or ([email protected])
  Restaurant open daily: 9am to 5pm

Cellar door open daily: 11am to 5pm

Reservations required. Larger groups are welcome for lunch.

Mora Kitchen by Artisan is one of Queenstown’s premier winery restaurants, offering an exceptional wine and food experience, located within a beautiful cottage and gardens. Indoor and alfresco dining, child-friendly.

• Amisfield Winery - For restaurant bookings only (+64 3 442 0556) or ([email protected])
  Restaurant open 5 days a week. Lunch Wednesday to Sunday: 12pm to 3pm. Dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. Reservations are essential for lunch only.

Amisfield Restaurant, recently awarded New Zealand Restaurant of the Year 2023, is celebrated for its hyper-seasonal degustation menu, focusing on dishes that reflect the efforts of a small group of fishermen, hunters, gatherers, and farmers in the Central Otago region.

FOR WINE TASTINGS: Please call us on (+64 3 5735508) OR (0800 6937 2273) to join our list (6 people only at one time). Please note there are NO BOOKINGS for tastings at Amisfield, you will be a walk-in! We can only accommodate 6 PEOPLE AT ONE TIME SLOT IN TOTAL!

Tastings: $25 for five tastings. The fee is waived with a bottle purchase.

• Nockie’s Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door - Open Monday to Sunday: 11am to 5pm. Reservations required.

Neighbors with a passion for art and winemaking have come together to open a cellar door. As an artist has a palette of paint, they now have a palette of handcrafted wines. Queenstown’s newest cellar door is Nockies Palette.

Tastings: $18.00 for six tastings.

HoHo Special: Purchase two or more bottles and receive a complimentary Classic tasting valued at $18.

• AJ Hackett Bungy - Queenstown Bungy Centre - Open daily. Reservations 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 offer a Zipride, café, and bar. Feel free to hop off, have coffee or ice cream, and watch others jump, but if you wish to jump, you will need to book!

• Gibbston Valley Winery - Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Tasting reservations are not required unless for large groups.

Lunch reservations required.

Experience everything at Gibbston Valley Winery. Enjoy their seasonal menu, take a winery tour, or explore NZ’s largest Wine Cave. Various tours run throughout the day; check their departure times here to align with our timetable arrival times.

Tastings: $15 – $25 per tasting

Wine cave tour prices (booking required) - Adults $20.50, Child (12-17 years) $8, Child (11 years and under) Free. Cave tour times – 10am, 11am, 3pm.

• The Church Cellar Door and Cafe - Open daily from 11am to 6pm
  The latest cellar door to open in the Gibbston Valley. The cellar door is located within an old Presbyterian Church built in 1894.

HOHO special: $25 for tasting. The tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two or more bottles.

• Mt Rosa Wines - Open daily: 11am to 5pm. Reservations required.

Enjoy a fun and friendly wine tasting in Mt Rosa’s renovated wool shed. Delight in great valley views with a platter. Free case shipping to NZ & Australia.

Tastings: $25.00 for six wines. The fee is waived with purchases of three bottles.

• Waitiri Creek Wines Ltd. - Open: Cellar door open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Established in 1993, Waitiri Creek is one of Gibbston Valley’s original founding wineries.

The handmade wines pay homage to the rich heritage of Gibbston, where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly.

• Brennan Wines - Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 5pm. Reservations are not required unless for large groups.

A family-owned and operated vineyard, winery, and cellar door producing limited quantities of finely-aged wines that showcase the potential of this exceptional wine region. Brennan offers a unique and tasteful experience.

Tastings: $16 – $20. The fee is waived with purchases of two or more bottles.

• Kinross Winery & Cellar Door - Open daily from 10am. Reservations 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.

Tastings: $25 Please follow the link HERE to select and make your booking online.

• Gibbston Tavern - Open daily: Sunday to Thursday: 11am to 6pm. Friday to Saturday: 11am to 8pm

The Gibbston Tavern is located in the heart of Central Otago in the deep south of New Zealand and boasts a rich history dating back to the gold mining days of the 1800s. World-class wines and craft beer complement their delicious menu.

• Gibbston Valley Winery - Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Tasting reservations are not required unless for large groups.

Lunch reservations required.

Experience everything at Gibbston Valley Winery. Enjoy their seasonal menu, take a winery tour, or explore NZ’s largest Wine Cave. Various tours run throughout the day; check their departure times here to align with our timetable arrival times.

Tastings: $15 – $25 per tasting

Wine cave tour prices (booking required) - Adults $20.50, Child (12-17 years) $8, Child (11 years and under) Free. Cave tour times – 10am, 11am, 3pm.

• Nockie’s Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door - Open Monday to Sunday: 11am to 5pm. Reservations required.

Neighbors with a passion for art and winemaking have come together to open a cellar door. As an artist has a palette of paint, they now have a palette of handcrafted wines. Queenstown’s newest cellar door is Nockies Palette.

Tastings: $18.00 for six tastings.

HoHo Special: Purchase two or more bottles and receive a complimentary Classic tasting valued at $18.

• The Crown Pub and Beer Garden - Open daily: 11am until late. Reservations are not required except for large groups.

The Crown Pub & Beer Garden offers a wide selection of beers on tap, local wines, and refreshing beverages. From a simple bowl of fries to delicious Sunday roasts and chef salads, this family-friendly venue is perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a drink at the main bar. Savor a cold one in the outdoor beer garden, which comes alive at sunset as the festoon and fairy lights illuminate.

• Frankton Arm Tavern - Open daily: Monday to Saturday 11am to 12am. Sunday 11am to 11pm.

Located on the lakefront of the Frankton Arm, with Queenstown’s largest beer garden, sheltered by a large outdoor open fire, it’s an ideal lakeside pub to spend the afternoon with friends. The food is exactly what you expect from your local pub – simple, honest, and reasonably priced.

• Altitude Brewing - Closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday 12pm to 10pm. Reservations are not required unless for large groups.

Altitude Brewing’s lakeside taproom offers views of the Remarkables. It’s the perfect spot to plan your next adventure over a beer.

HoHo Special: Beer flight 5 x 150ml glasses for $16

• The Winery - Queenstown - Open daily. Sunday to Thursday 10:30am to 8pm. Friday to Saturday 10:30am to 9pm. Reservations are not required unless for large groups.

The world’s largest New Zealand wine store. Sample over 80 wines, whiskies, spirits, and gin at The Winery Arrowtown. Enjoy a cheese board or a selection of tapas.

HoHo Special –

20% OFF all wine, gin, whisky, and spirit tastings
10% OFF coffee, beverages, beers, etc., consumed in-store
5% OFF food menu

• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Discounts

• Lunch
• Tastings ( all wineries wave tasting fee with wine purchases) Wine is stored on the bus.
• Activities

Join the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour, offering the best price guarantee.

Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 travelers unless otherwise arranged.

Enjoy a delightful day of wine and beer tastings at some of Central Otago’s finest hidden breweries, wineries, and eateries.

Our expert drivers provide engaging commentary throughout the journey, ensuring both an educational and entertaining experience.

For non-drinkers, there are plenty of other activities available, including jet boating, bungy jumping, ten-pin bowling, and a variety of delicious food to try.

• Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tour in Queenstown, Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown, and more
• An excellent way to enjoy wine tasting without needing a car or designated driver

• Choose between a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket
• Customize your itinerary to suit your preferences
• Buses run approximately every 45 minutes to each stop (Maps are provided)

• Maximum 8 people per group

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.