Highlights
- Delight in the relaxed pace and savor every moment in Waipara Valley
- Travel through scenic Canterbury wine country and rolling farmland
- Visit three boutique vineyards and sample a wide range of premium wines
- Learn about local terroir and winemaking from passionate cellar hosts
- Enjoy a regional platter lunch in a tranquil vineyard setting at Waipara Springs
Description
Begin your day with pickup from the Central City Tram Stop (#2 Cathedral Square) at 11:30am. Travel north from Christchurch through rolling farmland, taking in the changing scenery as you enter the heart of Waipara Valley one of New Zealand’s most distinctive cool-climate wine regions.
Explore a curated selection of boutique wineries, such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. Each vineyard offers a unique atmosphere and a personalised cellar door experience, where you’ll have the chance to sample at least 15 wines across varieties including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc. Learn from passionate cellar hosts about the region’s limestone soils, long growing season, and the winemaking techniques that shape each vintage.
Midway through the tour, enjoy a beautifully presented platter lunch at Waipara Springs. Relax and soak in the peaceful vineyard setting as you savour local specialties. After lunch, continue your tastings before returning to Christchurch, with drop-off in the central city at approximately 5:00pm, leaving you free to explore further or unwind after a day of discovery.
Includes
Driver/guide
Local platter lunch from Waipara Springs
Cellar door experience and tastings at 3 boutique vineyards
Excludes
Additional drinks not listed
Personal purchases
Gratuities
Important Information
- Pickup is from Central City Tram Stop (#2 Cathedral Square) at 11:30am
Drop-off is in Christchurch central city at approximately 5:00pm
Lunch is included at Waipara Springs Winery
Winery visits may include Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road
You must be 18 years of age with valid photo ID to consume alcohol
The activity is not wheelchair accessible
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
