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Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings
About This Tour
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.
Your experience also includes a delicious platter lunch, served at the first winery visited on the day.
What's Included
✓ 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
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
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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.
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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.
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Your next stop is Waipara Springs: one of the oldest and most popular wineries of the region. Enjoy wine tastings and a delicious pattered lunch
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Your final stop will be at Torlesse Wines: a winery named after early Cantabrian resident Charles Torlesse. Here you will be able to sample wines including their Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and more.
Good to Know
- 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.