What to Expect

Indulge in a day of wine tasting in the Waipara wine area, renowned for its warm, dry climate and limestone-rich soils — ideal for growing the premium quality grapes that produce some of New Zealand’s most distinctive wine.

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Following pickup from central Christchurch, your guide takes you on a 50-minute drive to Waipara. Visit cellars and tasting rooms during guided tours of some of the finest boutique vineyards in North Canterbury, sample a distinctive selection of classic varietals (see below) and enjoy a fresh, seasonal platter for a lunch that pairs well with your wine, before drop-off back in Christchurch.

The wineries:

 

• Pegasus Bay Winery: discover sustainable viticulture used to bring out the complex flavours and fruit character of the wines, featuring world renowned dessert wines and elegant Pinot Noirs. 

• Torlesse Wines: Two ranges produced from 4 vineyard sites including the Winery Block and the Mackenzie Vineyards. Varieties include Gewurztraminer, Albarino and 10 year old Tawny.

• Greystone Wine: North Canterbury's most awarded winery. Varieties include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Giles’ favourite Chardonnay – you may also get the opportunity to taste the wines from the adjacent Muddy Water Winery.

Important Information

Departure Point - Tour departs from a pre-arranged central Christchurch pick-up point at 10.30am.

Duration - Allow 5 1/2 hours with lunch

Return Details - Returns to original departure point – unless otherwise arranged at about 4.00pm.

Inclusions

• Wine tastings

• Lunch platter

• All transport

• Pickup and drop-off

• Knowledgeable guide

• Explore some of North Canterbury's finest boutique vineyards/wineries.

Conditions

• Shared tours have a minimum of 4 people for the trip to run.

• Subject to availability – tours run Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

• 48 hour cancelation policy applies

• Wineries may change on the day, due to circumstances beyond our control.