New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN CHRISTCHURCH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 wine tours in Christchurch worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste 15 Waipara wines, enjoy a platter lunch, and visit three North Canterbury wineries from Christchurch without driving.
“It was a lovely day at beautiful vineyards with a great lunch. Our guide, Stephanie, particularly made the day special, answering all of our questions and providing helpful extra information on the wine tasting experience.”
Explore Waipara’s wineries from Christchurch with guide Giles, generous tastings, a winery lunch, garden views, and pickup in a six-person group.
“Blessed with the weather, stunning scenery and only an hour or so out of Christchurch. The wineries visited were diverse in size, produced a variety of wines and made us feel very welcome. The tastings were generous and information on each was extensive. An individual platter was served to each guest for lunch and the food was superb. We would have liked more time at each venue but guess we will just have to rebook and do another tour with Giles.”
Spend a day from Christchurch on a working sheep farm with lambs, a grazing lunch, wine tasting, and scenic Waipara Valley views.
“Rare opportunity to do a trip not many travellers or locals take. Simon, our driver, was so informative. North of Amberley the coach turns onto a little used road. The family owned and run farm is in wonderful hilly coastal location. Great talk abRead more”
Float above Canterbury’s patchwork plains with Southern Alps views, hands-on balloon prep, expert pilots, and a sparkling wine toast.
“Graham's knowledge and skills flying the balloon. We really enjoyed the shared experience of setting up the balloon for launch, and packing it back up.”
Tour Waipara’s boutique wineries from Lyttelton, taste New Zealand wines, enjoy lunch, and return to your cruise ship on time.
“Went to 3 different vine yards and had a lovely buffet at the 2nd which was quite substantial and enjoyable.”
Explore Christchurch, see the Southern Alps, enjoy lunch, and taste wines at three Waipara wineries on this Lyttelton shore excursion.
“Very nice tour. Driver-guide very interesting. Olveston House guide was very knowledgeable. We recommand it.”
Taste Waipara wines, tour Christchurch, and enjoy Port Hills views on a relaxed small-group outing with lunch and hotel pickup.
“Mary was great and gave us a very personalized tour of the city and three wineries. She had great knowledge of the local area.”
Visit a real Waipara sheep farm from Christchurch, shear a sheep, enjoy a local grazing platter, taste wine, and see coastal views.
Review of a private Waipara wine tour from Christchurch, with boutique wineries, flexible stops, lunch choices, and expert local guidance.
“My partner and I enjoyed a wonderful private winery tour. Our host looked after us really well with detailed information on all the wine as he is extremely knowledgeable, and ensuring we were comfortable and had a great spot for our lunch. We went to three great wineries, including creating a lunch at Pegasus bay from their deli offerings, and enjoyed the wine here more than other regions of NZ that we went to. Definitely recommend!”
Fly from Christchurch to a North Canterbury winery for a scenic helicopter ride, fine lunch, and wine tasting at Greystone or Black Estate.
“My wife and I went to Black Estate Vineyard for a heli-lunch as a special occasion. Garden City Helicopters staff and our great pilot John looked after us fabulously well. The wines and food were awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience Read more”
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