12 Wine Tours in Christchurch, With the Price Beside Each

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

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

Leave Christchurch at noon for a five-and-a-half-hour Waipara wine tour with a small group of up to 16 people. Visit three wineries, taste at least 15 wines, and enjoy a platter lunch at your first stop. Guides such as Stephanie, Jude, Craig, and Graham add local wine and regional history along the way.

“Fantastic fun day. Great lunch at Waipara Winery and a large range of tastings. Jude our driver was great.”

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

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

Join Giles Tours for a five-and-a-half-hour wine outing from Christchurch to Waipara Valley. With no more than six people, you visit Pegasus Bay, Torlesse Wines, and Georges Road Wines for tastings, a garden visit, vineyard time, and a platter lunch. The tour is for adults aged 18 and over, with pickup available.

“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

Join guide Simon for a 7-hour day from Christchurch to Glenafric Working Sheep Farm near Amberley. Meet farmer James, watch sheep shearing, feed animals, enjoy Zoe’s local grazing lunch at Louise’s Lookout, then taste Waipara wines with Kirk. The tour also includes Christchurch Botanic Gardens and pickup for cruise passengers.

“This experience is a must do, it is a perfect day trip from Christchurch and should be a top priority for anyone in the area! Simon was a wonderful guide and had loads of information to share about New Zealand, the area, the farm, and the winery.”

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

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

Meet Graeme or Michaela at Methven’s Main Street bus stop for a four-hour balloon outing over the Canterbury Plains. You’ll help watch the balloon being prepared, spend about an hour drifting above the fields with views toward Mt Hutt and the Southern Alps, then toast the flight with sparkling wine or juice and snacks. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes are essential.

“The highlight of our trip to Canterberry. The guide was informative, helpful and extremely kind during the full process. We felt safe and comfortable in the balloon during flight. Highly recommend this experience for thrill seekers.”

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5.Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

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

From Lyttelton, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Waipara Valley for tastings at three wineries, including Waipara Springs, where lunch is served. Guides such as Andrew, Tania, Joseph, and Caroline provide local commentary, scenic routing, and careful timing back to the ship. Expect a relaxed five-hour outing with wine, food, and a small group of up to 20.

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

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

Begin with Christchurch sights, from the Sign of the Takahe to Mona Vale and the earthquake-damaged Cathedral, then head north to Waipara. You’ll have lunch and wine at Waipara Springs, followed by tastings at Torlesse Wines and Georges Road Wines. Guides have included Andrew, Rob, Carmen, Tania, and Di.

“We had a great time with Andrew. He gave us a tour of coasiyfrom Littleton to Christchurch. We also toured Christchurch with history of the region. He is very proud of his home region and that makes for a wonderful tour. The wineries were alsRead more”

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

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

Travel by luxury minivan from Christchurch to Waipara for boutique winery tastings, lunch, and local wines, then tour Christchurch, the Port Hills, Lyttelton Harbour views, and She Chocolate. Guides such as Mary and Georgi tailor stops when possible. The group is capped at eight, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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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8.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 overlooking the Pacific. Meet farm dogs, watch sheep shearing, try it yourself, eat a local grazing platter at Louise’s Lookout, then taste Waipara wines. Local guide Simon has led the tour, sharing practical farm knowledge and Kiwi stories.

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9.Guided Local Wine Tours in Waipara

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

Join Giles Wood for a private, up-to-six-person wine tour from Christchurch to Waipara Valley. Travel in a leather-seat luxury MPV, visit up to four boutique wineries, and choose between a platter, deli lunch, or longer meal. The route can be adjusted, and some smaller wineries welcome private groups rather than large coaches.

“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

Leave Christchurch with Garden City Helicopters on a small-group flight to Waipara, where you choose Greystone or Black Estate for lunch and wine. Expect a 20-minute helicopter ride, a hilly walk from the landing area, and about three hours total. Pilot names may vary, with Matt and John among those who have flown this outing.

“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

Travel from Christchurch to three Waipara Valley wineries in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Taste local wines at Pegasus Bay, Waipara Springs, and Torlesse Wines, with time for food, views, and winemaking stories. Hotel pickup and return are included, and your private group can number up to 16 people.

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

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12.CRUISE SHIP DAY LYTTELTON Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours to Waipara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $80Best value

From Lyttelton, spend about five hours exploring North Canterbury’s Waipara wine country by air-conditioned hop-on hop-off bus. Choose from wineries, a brewery, cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops, then shape your day around the timetable. Guides such as JJ, Warren, and Pete help with local insight and keeping you on schedule. Tastings and food cost extra.

“Great trip! Our driver was patient with us when it took a while to get off our ship. He recommended and took us to amazing wineries. Very very friendly and a highlight of our trip! I would definitely recommend.”

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