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Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

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  • 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit four boutique wineries of North Canterbury on a half-day wine-tasting tour with optional lunch. Departing Christchurch, you’ll taste a quality selection of wines in the up-and-coming Waipara wine region, including stops at Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills, Torlesse Wines and Waipara Springs. Learn from a knowledgeable guide about Waipara’s unique terroir as you sip a range of superior reds and whites.
  • Enjoy a 5.5-hour wine trails tour of four boutique vineyards in the Waipara wine region
  • Wine tasting tour of 4 boutique vineyards in the Waipara area
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Christchurch hotels

Sample Menu

Main

Waipara Springs Platter

Chef's selection of cold cuts, seafood, pickles, local produce and cheese, served with crackers and fresh bread selection. Dietary options available.

What's Included

  • Wine tasting of at least 15 different wines.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Explore three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards
  • Plattered Lunch (if option selected at time of booking)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Canterbury Museum
    11 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

    Meet outside the Canterbury Museum. There are temporary parking spaces for tour buses, so your driver will meet you there.

Pickup points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pickup from most Hotel's, Motels & Backpackers in Christchurch, If you are staying elsewhere we will suggest a suitable pickup place.

What To Expect

Indulge in a half day of wine tasting along the Waipara wine trail, 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.

Following pickup by coach from your centrally located hotel in Christchurch, your guide takes you on a 40-minute drive to Waipara, one of the South Island’s burgeoning wine regions. Visit cellars and tasting rooms during guided tours of four boutique vineyards in North Canterbury, and sample a distinctive selection of both red and white wines (see below). 

Enjoy a lunch of fresh, seasonal dishes that pair well with your wine (if option selected) before hotel drop-off in Christchurch.

Sample wineries:
• Waipara Hills (formerly Mud House): sample award-winning pinot gris and riesling along with other varietals at the Cellar Door
• Pegasus Bay Winery: discover sustainable viticulture used to bring out the complex flavors and fruit character of the wines
• Torlesse Wines: based in Waipara Village, it prides itself on hand-crafted wines, including gold-medal Torlesse Gewürztraminer and Waipara sauvignon blanc
• Waipara Springs Winery: the 64-acre (26-hectare) vineyard grows a range of varietals for their Waipara Springs and Premo labels; visit the Southern Boundary Wines Cellar Door to sample older vintages

Waipara

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Waipara Springs Winery

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Torlesse Wines

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Pegasus Bay Winery and Deli

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 18 years of age to consume alcohol in New Zealand
  • Should any of the named wineries be unavailable on the day of travel, an alternative winery in the Waipara area will be included
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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salaryann
The guide Joseph was so knowledgeable about Christchurch and Waipara . His commentary was interesting and entertaining. I really liked that most of the wineries were family owned and run. I got to see and taste new things. I would gladly take this tour again next time I’m in Christchurch. Excellent.

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Roberta_R, May 2023
We booked this tour before we got here - it turned out to be a gorgeous afternoon and six of us + driver winded thru vineyards and visited three great wineries. Definitely a highlight and the time (3.5 hours) was just right
Response from Host, May 2023
Kiaora Roberta and thanks for leaving a review. A great description of your day that will certainly help others. I'm glad you enjoyed your day
Great day
Diana, May 2023
Wonderful day exploring the wine region around Christchurch. Joseph was lovely and very informative. I even left my glasses in the back of the bus and they posted them back to me in Australia.
Response from Host, May 2023
Kiaora Diana and thanks for leaving a review. I'm glad you enjoyed your day with Joseph. And it was no trouble at all to get your sunnies back to you!
Lovely way to spend the afternoon
david_h, Apr 2023
Great afternoon tasting the various varieties of wine whilst enjoying beautiful scenery and excellent company. A fabulous way to see more of the countryside around Christchurch. A big shout out to our driver and guide who had the unenviable task of keeping us on track without seeming to rush us. A job well done
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora David and thanks for leaving a review. I'm glad you had a great day!
Awesome Afternoon
MRBRIANJAMES_P, Apr 2023
The tour was conducted at a very relaxing pace combined with a very nice lunch and a very good variety of wines.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora Brian and thanks for leaving a review. I'm glad you had a great day!
Awesome experience!
Jacquelyn_H, Apr 2023
Communication with vendor was awesome! Scottie was an excellent driver/guide. Wineries were different enough so you had a full range of experiences. Lunch platter was yummy & it was nice to see the dietary restrictions were honored. Scottie even put up with our impromptu concert on the way home led by the 3 Irish gentleman on the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with Scotty
Enjoyed the travel companions and the wines
Julia_M, Apr 2023
We were part of a compatible group of 9 and thoroughly enjoyed their company and the wine tasting. I knocked off a star because our "guide" was a bit of a sour puss who clearly didn't like that he had been asked to take us to 4 wineries. Perhaps three is the normal?
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day. I'm not sure who your guide was as you havent mentioned, but this is uncharacteristic of our guides
Great wines and food!
Werner_H, Apr 2023
Great tour - wines we rated were good, lunch was excellent. Wineries were limited so we only visited two, but our guide Tiana was superb, made a rainy day outing very informative, pleasant.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with Tania
A fun and informative afternoon
salaryann, Apr 2023
The guide Joseph was so knowledgeable about Christchurch and Waipara . His commentary was interesting and entertaining. I really liked that most of the wineries were family owned and run. I got to see and taste new things. I would gladly take this tour again next time I’m in Christchurch. Excellent.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with Joseph
Meh, average wine with a mixed review
Scott_S, Mar 2023
We were notified that due to staffing shortages and harvest that only 2 of the 4 wineries could be visited. For compensation, which we accepted, we were offered a free glass of wine each at lunch, and a bottle of wine at the 2nd winery. When it came time to check out at the 2nd winery we found out that single people were offered a bottle, couples were also offered a bottle, and a group of 3 was offered 2 bottles; even though everyone paid for individual tickets. The wines themselves were average. With the pace of the actual tastings we did do, I'm not sure how we would have done 4 wineries in the time alotted; we spent a lot of time chatting and not tasting.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
The reviewer was provided the option to cancel or change dates as there were only two wineries open on the day of travel, however, opted to travel on the basis that as compensation they would receive a complimentary glass of wine with lunch and a bottle of wine for missing two of the 4 wineries, this offer was accepted. On the day of travel we also had a single and a group of 3 and at our expense also compensated the the single with a bottle and the group of 3 with two bottles, as we believed this to be fair and reasonable as a responsible operator. I believe that most people reading this review will agree that everyone has been fairly compensated .
Wine, wine, wine!
Christine_R, Mar 2023
Great variety of wines to sample. Lunch lovely, but could have had a little more, especially after sampling so many wines! Felt a little rushed, especially towards the end.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with us.
The great small group wine tour!
AllisonJ_U, Mar 2023
The best part of the tour were the people with us and…. our guide, Jude. Best driver, ever. Wines were good and the wineries we visited were beautiful and well maintained. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with Jude
Great half day trip out...
David_M, Mar 2023
Great half day trip out to the countryside. We enjoyed the smaller winery the best. Our tour guy was great 👍
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora David and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with us.
Gorgeous vineyards, lovely food, great guide!
Louise_V, Mar 2023
Gorgeous vineyards, with a broad selection of wines offered for tasting. Lunch was excellent. The driver was very knowledgeable & the van very modern & comfortable. In all a very lovely afternoon for foodies & winelovers!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora Louise and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with us.
The tour was rushed. Have...
Glenn_B, Mar 2023
The tour was rushed. Have been on many wine tours and this was probably my worst. Rushed by the driver and by the wineries. Very strange. We were also signed up for 4 wineries and was told we only had time for 3.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Our wine tours of the Waipara area normally include tastings at four wineries, however, on the day of travel the reviewer and others on the tour spent longer than the normal times at the first three wineries and as the wineries close at 5 pm did not have sufficient time to include the 4th. The driver guide kept on reminding the group that if they took too long at the earlier wineries then they would have less time at the later ones. In the end they missed one completely. This is not normally an issue, (see the other reviews for this product) however, some groups do tend to take longer than others at certain wineries.
100% Frustrared and Disappointed!
Bruno_C, Mar 2023
I’ve payed to visit 4 (FOUR) WINERIES and drink more than 20 wines as the program informs, but thats a lie!!! We visited just 3 (THREE) wineries and came Back. Thats not fake and nobody oferred us a compensariam or something like that. Btw, the wines we tasted aren’t good. I’m frustrared and disappointed! The driver is the only positive point In the tour. Very friendly and kind.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Bruno Cameiro travelled with us on our afternoon wine tour (1 pm - 5.30 pm) there were 12 in total on the tour. Whilst the tour was scheduled to visit 4 wineries on the day of travel the group spent longer than envisaged at the first two wineries, enjoying both the wine and the ambience at the wineries. By the time they were due to depart the thrid winery there was simply insufficient time to include the fourth visit as it was already after 4.30 pm and the wineries all close at 5 pm. This was explained to the group who were all happy with the arrangements with the exception of Bruno. Not surprisingly, if you read all of the reviews for this tour, all of the other members also enjoyed the wines that they tasted. Although only three wineries were visited 18 different wines were tasted on the day. We are sorry to learn that Bruno was frustrated and disappointed. Everyone has there own tasting preferences and obviously not all the wines are to everyones taste. However, again you will see from the reviews that most people find the wines excellent.
Excellent afternoon trip
Jane_G, Mar 2023
Very enjoyable afternoon - went to 3 vineyards and sampled lots of different wines. We were lucky to have good weather so also enjoyed the scenery on the journey there and back to Christchurch
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora Jane and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed your day with us.
Disappointing
Nancy_B, Mar 2023
The tour was rushed and the wines were just so-so. The Pegasus winery gardens were stunning. Would not recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Nancy. Sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the wines and that you felt rushed, we are unsure of your expectations, this is an afternoon wine tour that visits four wineries spending about 45 minutes at each and tasting over 20 wines. From the 100's of reviews we have received for this tour the vast majority enjoy the wines, however, as we are aware everyone has different tastes. You're right the Pegasus gardens are beautiful.
Wine Tour
Tiiu_N, Feb 2023
The tour was nice, also liked the nice Bus. We did not like the driver did not give any commentary whatsoever as expected. Also, we felt rushed at the winaries, as the bus-driver was an extreamly tihti schedule. All the winaries were nice and the lunch as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review it's very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour. I have spoken with your driver, who was on his first tour. He assures me he understands our expectations going forward.
Great tour
Janet_C, Feb 2023
Lovely tour, however we had to spend far too long at our first stop then didn’t have enough time at the last stop, which happened to be the one we were looking forward to the most.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hi Janet, thanks for your review. We stay at the first winery longer as we have lunch served there. The length of stay does not affect the amount of wine served at each winery, so you will not have missed out on anything.
Great day!
Heather_F, Feb 2023
Lovely day of great wine. Lunch was fantastic. The wineries had a good variety and the scenery was lovely. Our guide did a great job and was very accommodating.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Kiaora Heather, thanks for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour.
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