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Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

4.9 (163 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

About this activity

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience wine tour with Giles Tours. This tour includes tutored tastings at 3 boutique wineries and a delicious winery platter lunch. Departing Christchurch at 10.30am, you’ll taste a quality selection of wines in the up-and-coming Waipara wine region, including stops at Pegasus Bay, Torlesse Winery and Terrace Edge/Georges Road wineries. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about Waipara’s unique micro-climate as you taste a range of world class red and white wines. This is a shared tour but we only need a minimum of 2 people to run the tour with a maximum of 6 per tour. For private tours or a personal guided tour visit the operators website.

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At a glance

Duration
5 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
Giles Tours

Ages: Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tasting

Itinerary

  1. Pegasus Bay Winery and Deli

    one hour Admission included

    Wine tastings and garden tour

  2. Torlesse Wines

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Wine tasting and winery platter lunch - and tour of vineyard (time permitting)

  3. Georges Road Wines

    one hour Admission included

    Truly a boutique winery run by wine-maker owner Kirk Bray and his wife Alison. Together they produce some of the most stunning wines in the area in a winery with some of the best views anywhere.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hagley Park Motel
  • 2 On Whiteleigh & 239 On Lincoln Motel
  • Ashleigh Court Motel
  • Quest Cathedral Junction
  • The Mayfair Hotel Christchurch
  • Merivale Manor
  • Ferry Motel
  • Alglenn Motel
  • Sudima Christchurch City
  • City Centre Motel
  • Ss Hotels-daffodil Motel
  • The Riccarton Hotel

and 88 more pickup points

We will pick you up from any central Christchurch Hotel or accommodation - instructions on how to arrange this will be on your ticket. There is a small additional fee for pick ups at the port of Lyttelton.

Using your ticket

Please email [email protected] with your hotel or pick-up address for a time and instructions on exactly where we will meet.

Also please email if you have any special dietary requests (GF, DF, Vegan etc,) or any other questions/concerns about your tour.

You can also call/text us on +64 21 402 900

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • This is an an over 18 only tour.

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 163 reviews
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