Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike in Renwick: 14 Cellar Doors

Bike between wineries on quiet roads and choose which tastings matter to you

Self-guided bike wine tours in Renwick let you pedal between 14 cellar doors spread across quiet roads and bike paths, each 5–20 minutes apart. You rent a step-thru bike with wine panniers, get a detailed map and video briefing on each winery's offerings, and visit whichever ones appeal to you. Shuttle service from Blenheim or Renwick accommodation is included in one option. Free parking is available if you drive to the base. The team stays reachable by phone if you need help or have questions about routes.

The experience

You arrive at the base in Renwick and spend time finding a bike that fits: step-thru frames, tandems and trikes are all available, each fitted with a comfy seat, basket and dedicated wine panniers that hold four bottles. The team walks you through a detailed cellar door map, shows you a video on each winery's current tasting fees, food options and opening hours, and gives you a safety briefing. Then you're free to go. Most of the 12-plus cellar doors around Renwick don't require advance bookings. You simply show up and order a tasting. A few (Hans Herzog, Cloudy Bay and Framingham Wines) do ask for reservations, and the team will advise you on timing if you want to visit them.

The day is built around cruising at your own pace. You choose which wineries to stop at, how long to linger over tastings, and whether to grab a cheese platter at a cellar door or bike to one of the nearby restaurants: Vines Village Café is 20 minutes away, Allan Scott is 40 minutes, and The Fancy Cow is 25 minutes if you want something more substantial than what the tasting rooms offer. The team is a phone call away if you get lost, need route advice, or run into any trouble with the bike. Once your time slot ends (either at 4pm or 5pm depending on which you choose), you return to base and the shuttle takes you back to your accommodation, or you drive yourself home if you came by car.

The bikes come with hi-vis helmets, a lanyard with the team's contact details, and wine panniers so you don't have to carry bottles by hand. If you're staying within 15km of the base in Blenheim or Renwick, shuttle pickup and drop-off are included. Otherwise, free parking at the base means you can drive yourself. The whole setup is designed so you're not following a set route or a guide. You're making the decisions about where to go and what to taste.

What’s included

• Step-thru bikes, tandems and trikes with comfy seats and baskets.
• hi-vis helmet and safety briefing.
• wine panniers for four bottles.
• detailed cellar door map and video on each winery's current tastings, food and hours.
• friendly route advice and suggestions from the team.
• emergency backup service by phone if you need help.
• free shuttle service from Blenheim or Renwick accommodation (included in one option) or free parking at the base if you drive yourself.
• complimentary wine bottle collection service.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shuttle service provided by Wine Tours by Bike Inc10:00 and 11:00Shuttle pickup is included, with times of 10am to 4pm (pickup at 9:30am, within 15km of our base) or 11am to 5pm (pickup at 10:30am, within 15km of our base)

Wine Tours By Bike, without a shuttle10:00 and 11:00Make your own way to our base: for the 10am to 4pm tour, arrive no later than 9:45am; for the 11am to 5pm tour, arrive no later than 10:45am

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (under 12)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 48 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Wine Tours By Bike

Is this one for you?Pick the shuttle if you're staying within 15km of Renwick and want to arrive by bike ready to ride. Pick self-drive if you're coming from further out or prefer to control your arrival time. The self-guided format lets you bike between the 14 nearby cellar doors at your own pace instead of following a set route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many cellar doors can I visit in one afternoon?

Renwick has upwards of 12 cellar doors within 5–20 minutes' bike ride from the base, and most don't require bookings. You can simply arrive and order a tasting. How many you visit depends on how long you spend at each one and which restaurants or lunch stops you choose along the way.

Do I need to book the cellar doors in advance?

Most cellar doors in Renwick accept walk-ins, but three require advance bookings: Hans Herzog (25 minutes away), Cloudy Bay (40 minutes away) and Framingham Wines (7 minutes away). The team will help you decide which ones to book and at what time of day to visit them.

What happens if I get a flat tire or need help while I'm out?

The team provides a full emergency backup service and stays reachable by phone throughout your rental time. If you have any trouble with the bike or need advice on routes, call and they'll help you sort it out.

Can I bring my own lunch or do I have to eat at the cellar doors?

Most cellar doors offer cheese and mixed platters that you can order when you arrive without booking ahead. If you want a full meal, three restaurants are within biking distance: Vines Village Café (20 minutes), The Fancy Cow (25 minutes) and Allan Scott (40 minutes). The team can recommend which ones suit your dietary needs and can suggest booking ahead if you want a table.

What's included with the bike rental?

The rental includes the bike, a hi-vis helmet, wine panniers for four bottles, a detailed cellar door map, a video briefing on each winery's current offerings and hours, and friendly advice on routes and which wineries to visit. Shuttle service from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation is included if you book that option. Free parking is available if you drive to the base yourself.

How long is the rental time and when do I need to return the bike?

You choose between a 10am–4pm slot or an 11am–5pm slot. If you book the shuttle option, pickup from your accommodation happens at 9:30am or 10:30am respectively, and drop-off is around 4:30pm or 5:30pm. If you drive yourself, you simply return the bike at the end of your time slot.