Waipara Wine Trail Day Tour from Christchurch **Lunch Option Available**
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• Stop at Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, Greystone Winery and Waipara Hills Winery
• Option lunch at Waipara Springs Winery
Itinerary
LT18: Wine Trail (4 Hours)
This tour explores 3-4 of North Canterbury’s boutique vineyards. From Christchurch we drive 45 minutes north through the New Zealand countryside to the Waipara Valley, well known for its warm, dry climate and rich alluvial soils, ideal for superior wine production. Over 40 vineyards and wineries pepper the landscape of the valley, with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominating local plantings. This winery tours from Christchurch includes Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, Torlesse and Waipara Hills Winery.
LT18A: Afternoon Wine Trail with Lunch (5.5 Hours)
This tour explores 3-4 of North Canterbury’s boutique vineyards. From Christchurch we drive 45 minutes north through the New Zealand countryside to the Waipara Valley, well known for its warm, dry climate and rich alluvial soils, ideal for superior wine production. Over 40 vineyards and wineries pepper the landscape of the valley, with Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominating local plantings. This winery tours from Christchurch includes Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, Torlesse and Waipara Hills Winery.
There is the option to include lunch at Waipara Springs Winery. The platter lunch includes tastes of both a regional and New Zealand flavor and is the perfect accompaniment to some of this wineries fine wines. In the summer months enjoy your lunch at leisure in the wineries beautiful garden setting
* The afternoon tour departs at 1.00 pm. If the tour includes the lunch upgrade then the departure time is 12.00 noon.
* Tour duration approx. 5 hours. (Should any of the above named wineries be unavailable on the day, an alternative winery in the Waipara area will be included)
* Complimentary hotel / motel pick up and drop offs are included. (Some Air BnB's can be included depending where they are located in the City)
What’s Included
- Hotel transfers
- Professional guide/driver
- Ground transportation
- All personal expenses
Special Notes
- Maximum number of people: 30.
- Please also note that minimum numbers on the tour is 4 adult passengers.
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during the busy season.
- We offer complimentary pick-up service. Pick-up location and time must be double checked with local operator at least one day prior to departure.
- The departure time is for reference only, please be subject to the final scheduled time.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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