Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour exploring three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards including Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills or Georges Road, all producing a fine selection of both white and red wines for tastings. Also included are at least 15 wine tastings at the vineyards of wines from of numerous grape varieties.

Should the afternoon tour option with lunch be selected the Plattered lunch has been arranged at the first winery you visit on the day of travel.

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

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

Photo ID required for tasting wine - passport recommended

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Wine tasting of at least 15 different wines.

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards

Air-conditioned vehicle

Plattered Lunch (if option selected at time of booking)

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Options

1:00pm Departure

Departs at 1:00pm and returns at 5:30pm. Tour excludes lunch

12:00pm Departure with Lunch

Departs at midday 12:00pm and returns at 5:30pm. Tour includes lunch

Reviews

4.43

425 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

272

101

Great experience but...
Nikita S,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Great experience but really do need something small offered at each winery to nibble on as just the one lunch with so much wine can be a bit much. Cheese and crackers won’t break the bank. Lovely experience 100% recommend.
A Winetastic Time!
Sylvannah G,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Andrew our guide was awesome! He was so friendly and informative. The wineries we visited were great. Everyone was so nice!
Perfect afternoon
Cynthia W,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a perfect afternoon! Our driver was friendly and informative, and he kept us on track for visiting the three wineries. We were picked up right from our apartment which was so convenient. We were served a delicious lunch, and we were seated and served immediately at each winery. We loved it!
Great way to experience NZ wineries
Nick B,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Fantastic fun day. Great lunch at Waipara Winery and a large range of tastings. Jude our driver was great.
Too quick to taste the wine
Jacqueline C,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
2.00
While I usually love wine tours, this wasn't a tour that I enjoyed. I think the problem was when it starts, with a pickup at 1:30, the driver we had was rushing us through all the tastings. It wasn't then a subtle rush, it was a very clear,"let's go, we have to move". One person is the group quipped about how they were pouring the tastings so quickly that there wasn't enough time to tell the difference in what we were drinking. If you're looking to enjoy your tasting and learn about wine, maybe skip this tour. If you're looking for a fast pace, drink as fast as you can type of vibe, this might be your jam.