Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings
Overview
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.
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
Meeting Location
57 Cathedral Square
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Waipara
55 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Georges Road Wines
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Waipara Springs Winery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Torlesse Wines
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-2950CLT18
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch – including Lunch & Tastings will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
