Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Waipara
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
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.
What‘s Included
Wine tasting of at least 15 different wines.
Explore three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Individual Plattered Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
11:30am Departure with Lunch
Departs at 11:30am and returns at 5:00pm. Tour includes lunch
Reviews
488 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day!
Deirdre G,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the winery tour. We tasted 16 wines in all! Lunch was lovely. Our guide Joseph was super informative - we learned lots about Christchurch and New Zealand from him. Would definitely recommend :)
Fun afternoon wine tasting
Anne M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and informative day. Our driver and Guide McGill was so lovely and told us lots of local history. Our wine tasting experience was fabulous,, enjoyable and lots of fun.
Carl our guide was...
Peter R,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carl our guide was friendly and informative, he explained what we were doing for the day and answered all questions. George Road winery was our pick of the day and the lunch at Waipara Springs winery was delicious.
Wine tour
Sunniva C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Craig our driver wad lovely and really enjoyed learning about the area from him. The wineries were great and I really enjoyed the platter lunch. I met some lovely people. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Wine tasting and lunch you'll enjoy!
Tourist47477357054,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tasting and lunch at the first winery followed by two other enjoyable visits to wineries. The guide was very helpful and kept the experience enjoyable
Good experience
859annalenas,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Driver Andrew was super friendly and we got some interesting information about Christchurch and its surroundings during the Drive. The winerys were well chosen, everyone was really nice and the wines as well. :)
Winery tour in Waipara NZ
AnneMarie P,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great afternoon, visiting three quality wineries. Great food, great wine. Small group, good time & an excellent driver/tour guide.
Brilliant time
wilanow,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Our driver Tania was very entertaining. Tasted some lovely wines. Visited 3 wineries. Lunch at first winery was very good. Highly recommend if you like wine.
Great Tour of the Wine Region
William F,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour director, Tanis, was very prompt for pickup. She provided a very spacious an comfortable van. She was very welcoming, friendly, and enthusiastic. Also very knowledgeable of the area. She kept the tour on a nice relaxing pace. We went to three different wineries which were very nice. The lunch was very nice. It was a great day.
Perfect small wine tour
Mary T,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of wonderful wines, lots of laughs, and the most wonderful little dog named Pepper. We couldn’t have been happier with the wine selections and with the lovely guide Tania. Lunch was delicious with a fantastic variety plate.
From NZ$190.00
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