The 15 Wine Tours in Christchurch That Fill Up First

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

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

Taste 15 Waipara wines, enjoy a platter lunch, and visit three North Canterbury wineries from Christchurch without driving.

“The 3 wineries visited were quite different from each other but located close together so travel was much reduced, allowing much more time to taste at each winery. The offerings were good to excellent, with no “dogs.” The hosts and oRead more”

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

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

Visit three Waipara wineries from Christchurch with tastings, lunch, garden time, and a small group led by wine guide Giles.

“Blessed with the weather, stunning scenery and only an hour or so out of Christchurch. The wineries visited were diverse in size, produced a variety of wines and made us feel very welcome. The tastings were generous and information on each was extensive. An individual platter was served to each guest for lunch and the food was superb. We would have liked more time at each venue but guess we will just have to rebook and do another tour with Giles.”

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

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

Trade Christchurch sights for a working sheep farm, picnic lunch, trained dogs, and Waipara wine on this authentic seven-hour day trip.

“Everything went well. Simon was a great driver / guide. James at the sheep farm was excellent in showing the sheep sheering and explaining about the farm… the visit to the winery was also good with 5 different wine tasting … for those with young kids (who can’t drink wine) there were also some board games that kids were happy to play”

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4.From Methven: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Canterbury with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $227

Float above Canterbury’s patchwork plains and Southern Alps from Methven, with a one-hour balloon flight, transfers, snacks, and sparkling wine.

“It was an amazing experience, balloon journey was soo… good Graeme and his team done a great job, loved the champagne and muffins all delicious”

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5.Sheep Farm Experience with Lunch & Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Visit a working sheep farm near Christchurch, watch shearing, enjoy a local lunch, and taste Waipara wines on this six-hour tour.

“Simon was an incredible guide!! So knowledgeable and informative. Learning the ins and outs of the sheep farm was amazing! The van was super comfortable and the scenery to the farm is stunning. Our lunch was fabulous. Not your average sandwich and an apple like we’ve been getting on every other tour. This is by far the best tour we’ve been on as we travel through New Zealand. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Christchurch.”

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6.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

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

Review of the Lyttelton to Waipara wine tour, with three wineries, lunch, scenic drives, cruise-safe timing, and practical booking tips.

“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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7.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour

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

Review of the Lyttelton shore excursion to Christchurch and Waipara, with city sights, lunch, three winery tastings, timing tips, and value advice.

“Very fun and informative outing. Our guide, Rob, was quite engaging. We had a nice tour of the city, with several stops. Then, off to the wineries. Really enjoyable!”

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

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

Taste Waipara wines, tour Christchurch, and take in Port Hills views on a luxury small-group outing with lunch 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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9.Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara

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

Review of a private Waipara wine tour from Christchurch, with boutique wineries, flexible stops, lunch choices, transport, costs, and booking advice.

“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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10.Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $577

Fly from Christchurch to a North Canterbury winery for a scenic helicopter ride, lunch, and wine tasting at Greystone or Black Estate.

“Truly exceptional and exquisite from start to finish. The helicopter company was super-friendly, responding to all my inquiries instantly. The helicopter facility at the airport is world-class. Our pilot Matt was friendly and masterful, and the viRead more”

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11.Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $235

Review of the Waipara Valley winery tour from Christchurch, with wine tastings, food pairings, scenic views, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.

“Easy going and fun experience .very friendly Driver Thanks Harry... Highly recommended Ultimate Tour and travel...........”

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12.Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 7 hours · from $194

Explore Waipara Valley from Christchurch with private transport, winery tastings, organic wines, scenic views, and a farm-to-table lunch option.

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13.Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Waipara Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $198

Review of the Lyttelton to Waipara wine tour, with Christchurch sightseeing, morning tea, Greystone lunch, tastings, and practical booking tips.

“We organised this tour ourselves rather than do one organised by the cruise ship we were on. We had a fabulous experience with Bruce, our driver and guide. He drove us around Christchurch pointing out places of interest. We then wRead more”

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14.Waipara Wine Trail Tour From Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $155

Review the Waipara Wine Trail from Christchurch, with winery highlights, costs, transport details, tasting tips, and advice on who should book.

“A relaxed and enjoyable wine day out from Christchurch. Visitors praise the beautiful Waipara wineries, tasty Pinot Noir and Riesling, and friendly, knowledgeable guides. The tour is well-paced with a good mix of tastings, scenery, and a winRead more”

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15.Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $145

Explore Waipara Valley wineries on a private Christchurch tour with family estates, wine tastings, scenic views, hotel pickup, and lunch options.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and festive holiday outing! We had a great time visiting a number or wineries which involved tasting, food and a very knowledgeable driver which made the day a real blast. Amazing day out! I would highly recommend.”

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