Christchurch City & Wine Tours – Canterbury Trails
Christchurch Wine Tours Waipara Valley
This is your opportunity to explore Christchurch and the world-renowned Waipara wine valley, one of New Zealand’s most active and fascinating wine-growing regions, in a small group setting. You’ll be picked up in a luxury minivan and taken on a tour of the city’s highlights. Though it was severely damaged in earthquakes earlier in the decade, the rebuilding process is an optimistic sign of what is to come. To the north of the city are a variety of boutique wineries, all of which are easily accessible. The region produces a wide variety of grape varieties, but particularly fragrant whites and Pinot Noir.
Canterbury Trails guides have been hand-picked for their local knowledge, passion, and ability to tell a good tale, in addition to their exceptional driving abilities.
Our guides take pleasure in their personal touch and are always willing to accommodate your requests and wants; they can also recommend some wonderful photo opportunities, so don’t be hesitant to ask. Canterbury Trails aspires to do more than simply pick up and drop off…we want to make the in-between a memorable adventure. We provide full-day and half-day trips for people on a tight schedule.
Canterbury Trails in the modern era is the ideal alternative for day excursions and longer journeys around Christchurch, Canterbury, the South Island, and beyond.
Canterbury Trails – Wine & Christchurch City Tour – Half Day
Price: $295 per person
Departs: 9:30 am & 1pm
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Designed for visitors to Christchurch who are limited on time. We will pick you up from your central city accommodation and take you on a brief tour to the Selwyn or Waipara wine districts. Depending on the day and the wineries’ availability, your guide will select a minimum of three wineries to visit. Both the Waipara and Selwyn regions are well-known for their fragrant whites and Pinot Noir production.
There are a number of boutique vineyards within easy reach of Christchurch, and we will visit several wineries for tastings that will explain why New Zealand’s wine and winemakers are so highly acclaimed worldwide.
As we travel across the city and neighbouring suburbs, we get the chance to explore the devastation of the 2010/2011 earthquakes and to show you the new Christchurch as the reconstruction phase gains speed.
Choose between a morning or afternoon trip to accommodate your schedule. Tour length is around 3.5 hours. Includes tastings at three wineries.
Canterbury Trails – Wine and Christchurch City Tour – Full Day
Price: $390 per person
Departs: 9:00 am
Duration: 7 Hours
Explore Christchurch and the Waipara Wine region includes wine tasting at vineyards and lunch.
Having picked you up we drive to Christchurch and by the city’s centre. Here you can assess the progress of the rebuild following the 2010/2011 earthquakes. We will discuss the reasons for the event, its impact and the exciting plans for the future. .
There are a number of boutique vineyards within easy reach of the Christchurch. The region is renowned for producing aromatic whites and Pinot Noirs. We will visit a selection of wineries for tastings which will demonstrate why New Zealand’s wine and its makers are so highly regarded around the world. Canterbury also prides itself in being serious about food and promoting local produce. Lunch at a winery/bistro and the wine tastings are included.
During the day we will head to the Port Hills which overlook Christchurch and present stunning views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the distant Southern Alps. Before we return you to your accommodation we visit ‘She Chocolate’ a chocolatire cafe. Here we hope to tempt you with the pleasures of ‘The Food of the Gods’ .
Please note the order of activities will be dependent of pick up/drop off points and weather.
Canterbury Trails – Christchurch City Tour – Half Day
Price: $230 per person Child: $115 pp
Departs: 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Duration: 4 Hours
Having picked you up we drive to Christchurch and by the city’s centre. Here you can assess the progress of the rebuild following the 2010/2011 earthquakes. We will discuss the reasons for the event, its impact and the exciting plans for the future. We will also delve into the history of city and briefly explore the beautiful Botanic Gardens where you will discover why New Zealand’s flora and fauna is unique. City stops will include the River precinct, the Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral), and the Tannery shopping precinct.
If time permits we will head to the Port Hills which overlook Christchurch and present stunning views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the distant Southern Alps.
Please note the order of activities will be dependent of pick up/drop off points and weather.
Canterbury Trails – Christchurch City Tour – Full Day
Price: $325 per person – Child $163 pp
Departs: 9:30 am
Duration: 8 Hours
Christchurch City, the Botanic Gardens, lunch and chocolate tastings.
Having picked you up we drive to Christchurch and by the city’s centre. Here you can assess the progress of the rebuild following the 2010/2011 earthquakes. We will discuss the reasons for the event, its impact and the exciting plans for the future. We will also delve into the history of city and explore the beautiful Botanic Gardens where you will discover why New Zealand’s flora and fauna is unique. Stops will be made at Cathedral Square, the River precinct, the Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral) and the Tannery shopping precinct. Lunch will be taken in a local cafe or restaurant. During the day we will head to the Port Hills which overlook Christchurch and present stunning views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the distant Southern Alps. Before we return you to your accommodation we visit ‘She Chocolate’ a chocolatire cafe. Here we hope to tempt you with the pleasures of ‘The Food of the Gods’ before wishing you farewell.
Canterbury Trails – Christchurch Garden Tour
Price: $395 per person – Child $198 pp
Departs: 8:30 am
Duration: 8 Hours
Explore the garden city of Christchurch, and the surrounding areas by deluxe mini-van.
Having picked you up from your hotel we drive through Christchurch and by the city’s centre. Here you can assess the progress of the rebuild following the 2010/2011 earthquakes. We will discuss the reasons for the event, its impact and the exciting plans for the future.
We head towards the Port Hills which overlook Christchurch and present stunning views of the city, Canterbury Plains, Lyttelton Harbour and the distant Southern Alps. After dropping into Lyttelton Harbour you will have time explore a private Garden which has been growing since 1865 and include a great variety of exotic trees, shrub rhododendrons, camellias and a good variety of New Zealand native plants.
Head over the crater rim to another private garden that is fifteen years old, the garden has a strong New Zealand theme and a largely formal layout. Within the evergreen structure of totara hedges, there are many native New Zealand plants and hybrids of exotic varieties raised in this country. Head towards Christchurch city stopping for a relaxing lunch, then visit the Botanical gardens. Here you will see exotic trees that are some of the largest, the tallest or the oldest of their kind in New Zealand. You will see spectacular colour, intriguing sculptures, and memorial plantings that celebrate local and international history.
If time permits we will stop into another public garden that is rich in history, colour and tranquility. Your guide will then drop you off at your accommodation and bid you farewell.
