Hit the wine trail and discover Waipara Valley wines in North Canterbury, New Zealand. Waipara is one of the country’s sunniest and most rainfree wine-growing regions, making it the preeminent location for vineyards producing Reisling, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the perfect place for wine-tasting couples and group tours.
All tours depart from central Christchurch locations with the exception of shore excursions (departing from Lyttelton).
Discover North Canterbury's wine treasures on a half-day tour. Visit three boutique wineries in the Waipara region, tasting exceptional wines and learning about the unique terroir. Optional lunch available.
Discover New Zealand's emerging wine region on a stress-free day trip from Christchurch. Explore the picturesque Waipara Valley, taste exquisite wines at top vineyards, and enjoy convenient transfers.
Discover Christchurch's excellent local wines on a carefree tour. Enjoy a scenic drive to Waipara Valley, where a private chauffeur will take you between wineries. Sample four wines and savour a 2-course gourmet lunch at a winery.
Explore Waipara wine valley & Christchurch on a full-day guided tour. Travel in a luxury mini-van, enjoy city sights & recommendations, and visit boutique vineyards in the beautiful wine country.
Embark on a stylish 20-minute helicopter ride from Christchurch, followed by a delightful lunch date at a regional winery. Enjoy dining and take to the air again. Maximum of five travellers, weather permitting.
For cruise ship travellers in Lyttelton, this tour visits North Canterbury's top vineyards. Explore Waipara Valley, taste wines at 3 wineries, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Waipara Springs Winery.
Experience a morning city tour of Christchurch followed by lunch and tastings at 3 stunning wineries in Waipara. Explore city attractions, botanical gardens, and enjoy scenic views.
Visit Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa from Christchurch. Enjoy wine tasting in Waipara Hills en route. Relax in thermal pools or choose optional extras like hot stone massage or jet boating.
Waipara Wine Tours
Embark on Waipara wine tours to explore North Canterbury’s renowned wine region on a stress-free day trip from Christchurch, indulging in exquisite wines and enjoying seamless transfers.
Known as one of New Zealand’s sunniest and least rainy wine regions, Waipara is perfect for producing high-quality Reisling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
For an elevated experience, take a stylish 20-minute helicopter ride from Christchurch to a regional winery, with delightful dining and a second airborne adventure. Explore Waipara’s wine valley and Christchurch on a full-day guided tour in a luxury mini-van, blending city sights with boutique vineyard visits.
Cruise ship travelers can discover North Canterbury’s top vineyards on a Waipara Valley tour, featuring tastings at three wineries and a delightful lunch at Waipara Springs Winery. Alternatively, experience a morning city tour of Christchurch followed by lunch and tastings at three stunning Waipara wineries, combining city attractions with scenic vineyard views.
Each tour offers a unique experience, from tastings and scenic drives to helicopter rides and city explorations.