Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

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Pinot Noir Grapes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Wine Trail With Lunch — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Leisure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Wine tasting of at least 15 different wines.
Included: Explore three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Individual Plattered Lunch

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Waipara

55 min

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.
Georges Road Wines

45 min Admission included

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.
Waipara Springs Winery

1 h 30 min Admission included

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
Torlesse Wines

45 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Should any of the named wineries be unavailable on the day of travel, an alternative winery in the Waipara area will be included
If you appear to be 25 years of age or younger, you may be asked to present valid photo identification. You must be 18 years of age to consume alcohol. Only a passport or New Zealand driver licence is accepted as valid photo ID.