The 10 Wine Tours in Christchurch That Earn Their Price

1.Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch – including Lunch & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $117Our pick

Spend about five and a half hours touring North Canterbury’s Waipara wine region from central Christchurch. Visit three available boutique wineries, taste at least 15 wines, and enjoy an individual platter lunch. Guides such as Jude, Stephanie, Craig, and Graham add local wine and regional insight.

“Guide was amazing and wineries were beautiful! Excellent experience and the wine tasting was exceptional”

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2.Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $123Top rated

Leave Christchurch at 10:30 am for a five-and-a-half-hour Waipara wine tour with guide Giles. Visit Pegasus Bay, Torlesse Wines, and Georges Road Wines for tastings, a garden tour, vineyard views, and a winery platter lunch. The group is limited to six people, with pickup offered.

“Our host Giles absolutely made our experience a 10/10 . He is so knowledgeable , enthusiastic and really looked after us .”

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3.Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $183

Travel from Christchurch to Glenafric Working Sheep Farm with guide Simon, meet farmer James, watch sheep shearing, feed animals, and enjoy a grazing lunch with coastal views. Finish with five wine tastings at Georges Road Wines in Waipara Valley.

“This was one of the best tours I have done in New Zealand. You see some unique sites and a real working farm. Along with the winery stop and narration, it was a perfect day. Holding a baby lamb was a highlight!”

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4.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $117

From Lyttelton, ride with Leisure Tours into North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley for tastings at three wineries and lunch at Waipara Springs. Guides such as Andrew, Tania, Joseph, and Caroline provide local commentary, with timing adjusted to suit cruise schedules.

“Caroline was our driver and she gave good commentary all the way round On time with 3 stops and a lovely lunch Drive each way about 1hour Lovely day out”

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5.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $139

From Lyttelton, tour Christchurch with stops at the Sign of the Takahe, Mona Vale, and the earthquake-damaged cathedral. Then head north to Waipara for lunch and tastings at Waipara Springs, Torlesse Wines, and Georges Road Wines. Guides such as Tania, Rob, Di, Carmen, and Andrew are part of the experience.

“This tour was a good experience except for two of the three wineries that we visited. Our tour guide was great, and the small group atmosphere was very comfortable. We enjoyed the drive from Lyttleton to Christchurch, through the hills witRead more”

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6.Wine trail and Christchurch City – Luxury, Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $387

Travel from Christchurch to Waipara in a luxury minivan for boutique winery tastings, a winery lunch, city sights, Port Hills views, and a She Chocolate stop. Guides such as Mary and Georgi tailor the day to your interests. Groups are capped at eight, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Mary was great and gave us a very personalized tour of the city and three wineries. She had great knowledge of the local area.”

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7.Sheep Farm Day Trip with Lunch & Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $156

Travel from Christchurch to Glenafric, a 770-hectare working sheep and beef farm. Meet guide Simon or another local driver, watch sheep shearing, try it yourself, enjoy a Pacific Ocean picnic, then taste Waipara wines before a Christchurch city tour.

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8.Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 5h 30m · from $119

Join Giles for a private, half-day wine tour from Christchurch to Waipara Valley. Travel in a comfortable six-seat MPV, visit up to four boutique wineries, and choose a platter, degustation lunch, or deli meal. Tastings and food cost extra.

“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!”

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9.Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $577

Take a helicopter from Christchurch to Waipara for lunch and wine at Greystone or Black Estate. You will check in at Garden City Helicopters, meet your pilot, and land near the winery. Pilots such as Matt and John have been praised for warm, capable service.

“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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10.Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $235

Spend 5 to 6 hours tasting Waipara Valley wines at three boutique wineries, with stops at Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, and Torlesse Wines. Your air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and return transfer keep the day easy, while local staff introduce you to regional Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and more.

“The Waipara Valley Winery Tour by Ultimate New Zealand Tours Limited offers a relaxing and well-paced day among some of the region’s top vineyards. The tastings are generous and varied, showcasing excellent local reds and aromatic Read more”

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