Waipara Wine Tour in North Canterbury from Christchurch with Lunch and Tastings
by Leisure Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$380Overview
This 5.5-hour bus tour visits three boutique vineyards in the Waipara Valley, north of Christchurch. The wineries visited include choices from Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Georges Road, or Waipara Hills, depending on availability. At each winery, participants sample a selection of white and red wines, with a total tasting of at least 15 different wines across the tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Waipara wine region, stopping at three wineries that are open on the day. The first winery stop includes a platter lunch served at Waipara Springs if that option is selected. Subsequent stops include Torlesse Wines, where wines such as Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay are tasted, and Pegasus Bay, a family-run winery known for wines including sauvignon semillon and riesling. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and live commentary is provided throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Waipara
Visit the Waipara wine area and stop at three wineries selected from Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills, or Georges Road, depending on which are open and available. Each stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Georges Road Wines
Travel north from Christchurch to reach the first stop at Waipara Springs, one of the oldest and popular wineries in the region. Here, wine tastings are offered along with a platter lunch if that option is selected, resulting in a longer stop of about 45 minutes.
45 min
Waipara Springs Winery
Next, the tour visits Torlesse Wines, named after Charles Torlesse, an early resident of Canterbury. Tastings include wines such as Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay during a 45-minute visit.
45 min
Torlesse Wines
The final stop is Pegasus Bay, a family-owned winery operating since the 1970s. Guests can taste wines including sauvignon semillon and riesling over about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
TRAM STOP #2, Cathedral Square: near the Godley statue.
End point
TRAM STOP #2, Cathedral Square: near the Godley statue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Waipara Wine Tour in North Canterbury from Christchurch with Lunch and Tastings
by Leisure Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$380Overview
This 5.5-hour bus tour visits three boutique vineyards in the Waipara Valley, north of Christchurch. The wineries visited include choices from Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Georges Road, or Waipara Hills, depending on availability. At each winery, participants sample a selection of white and red wines, with a total tasting of at least 15 different wines across the tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Waipara wine region, stopping at three wineries that are open on the day. The first winery stop includes a platter lunch served at Waipara Springs if that option is selected. Subsequent stops include Torlesse Wines, where wines such as Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay are tasted, and Pegasus Bay, a family-run winery known for wines including sauvignon semillon and riesling. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and live commentary is provided throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Waipara
Visit the Waipara wine area and stop at three wineries selected from Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills, or Georges Road, depending on which are open and available. Each stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Georges Road Wines
Travel north from Christchurch to reach the first stop at Waipara Springs, one of the oldest and popular wineries in the region. Here, wine tastings are offered along with a platter lunch if that option is selected, resulting in a longer stop of about 45 minutes.
45 min
Waipara Springs Winery
Next, the tour visits Torlesse Wines, named after Charles Torlesse, an early resident of Canterbury. Tastings include wines such as Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay during a 45-minute visit.
45 min
Torlesse Wines
The final stop is Pegasus Bay, a family-owned winery operating since the 1970s. Guests can taste wines including sauvignon semillon and riesling over about 45 minutes.
45 min
Meeting point
TRAM STOP #2, Cathedral Square: near the Godley statue.
End point
TRAM STOP #2, Cathedral Square: near the Godley statue.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.