Waipara Valley
Wine Region Tour
Experience travelling with an experienced 'Call Jeeves' driver on our 'private' wine trail tour into the picturesque Waipara Valley winery region located north of Christchurch.
For your day in the Waipara Valley wine region we have chosen four high quality award winning wineries that enable the tasting of around twenty selected premium wine types. Included duting your visit are opportunities of informative discussions about the region's wines and their harvesting and fermenting process.
The Waipara Valleys micro-climate conditions and its well drained soil facilitate the growing of a variety of grapes for many wine types of the Waipara region, that include Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.
For your convenience and later enjoyment, cellar door sales are available at each of the wineries we visit.
Our wine tasting tour is a private no rush experience, that can include time to enjoy an optional relaxing lunch during the winery visits. (Lunch not included in tour cost)
Suggested wineries for a lunch (requires pre-booking):
In addition there is ample time available during the tour to appreciate the spectactular views of the surrounding rural countryside, along with the beautifully maintained garden areas at some of the wineries.
Private Tour by luxury vehicle with an experienced driver/guide: NZ$195.00 p.p. - Min charge NZ$750.00.
Schedule: Pick up 11.00am from accommodation within the Christchurch city CBD, coupled to the return to accommodation of around 4.00pm.
Large group 'Private Tour' by arrangement.