Gibbston

Connecting Queenstown and Arrowtown via the Arrow River Bridges Trail

Gibbston or ‘Valley of the Vines’ is synonymous with world class wines, the famous Kawarau Bungy and since 2014, one of the most dramatic trails in New Zealand.

Riding through Gibbston, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in parts of France. The vineyards, family owned restaurants and cafés, old churches and intense summer heat are a feast for the all the senses.

On a hot day, the Gibbston Community Reserve 200m up Coal Pit Road offers welcome shade and clean toilets – the ideal spot for a picnic.

Views from Chard Farm Rd

Across the highway lies Chard Farm Winery - one of the best producers of Central Otago Pinot Noir. The view of the Kawarau River from the gravel road to the winery are unparalleled and well worth the side trip. 

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Gibbston Tavern

Set amongst remnants of the past, the Gibbston tavern offers delicious food and beverages. The Tavern is adjacent to the Gibbston River Trail which links directly to the Queenstown Trails so is a handy stopover for travellers, bikers and walkers.

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Gibbston Valley Winery for Lunch

Choose a hearty lunch or a cheese platter to go with your wine. Either way Gibbston Valley Winery is a must stop when in Gibbston.

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Historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge

Down on the viewing platform there are many informative panels that detail the feat of engineering that this bridge represents when it was built as the first permanent cxrossing point of the Kawarau River in the 1880's

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