Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

4.5
(480 reviews)
Christchurch, New Zealand

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. Each winery offers a fine selection of both white and red wines for you to taste. Over the course of the afternoon, you’ll sample at least 15 wines across a variety of grape styles.

Your experience also includes a delicious platter lunch, served at the first winery visited on the day.

What's Included

Wine tasting of at least 15 different wines.
Explore three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Individual Plattered Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
57 Cathedral Square

TRAM STOP #2, Cathedral Square: near the Godley statue.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Waipara

    Waipara Wine area, we visit 3 wineries whichever are open and available from Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills & Georges Road. The Drive time from Christchurch is approx 55 minutes.

    55 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Travelling north from your pick up location from Christchurch, arrive at your first stop at the beautiful Georges Road, produce some of NZ’s finest Syrah and Pinot Gris, as well as the perennial customer favourite, our Rosé. Our commitment to meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques shines through in every glass, so that you can be assured that each bottle of Georges Road Wines you experience is sure to delight.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Waipara Springs Winery

    Your next stop is Waipara Springs: one of the oldest and most popular wineries of the region. Enjoy wine tastings and a delicious pattered lunch

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Torlesse Wines

    Your final stop will be at Torlesse Wines: a winery named after early Cantabrian resident Charles Torlesse. Here you will be able to sample wines including their Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and more.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Half-day Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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