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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

Christchurch, New Zealand
Lyttelton Shore Excursion Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Designed for cruise ship travelers docked in Lyttelton, this tour takes you to some of the North Canterbury region’s best vineyards. Depart the port and head to Waipara Valley, famous for its dry climate and rick soils. Then visit 3 different wineries, sampling a variety of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more. A delicious lunch is also included at Waipara Springs Winery.
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Enjoy commentary on the area from your guide
  • Timings can be adjusted to fit with your ship’s schedule
  • A great way to experience some of New Zealand’s best wine country

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch at a Waipara Winery
  • Wine Tastings at 3 wineries
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Meeting points

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Pickup point

  • Lyttelton Port Company Limited
    Cashin Quay, 2, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand

Start time

10:30 AM

End point

  • 39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand

    Port of Lyttelton

Pickup details

Full meeting Instructions will be sent on receipt of the booking

What To Expect

Leisure Tours (Pass By)

Cathedral Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waipara

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Photo ID required for tasting wine - passport recommended
  • Not recommended for those under the age of 18 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Reviews

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Relaxing scenic winery day trip
Denise_W, Jan 2024
Very enjoyable relaxed day visiting three picturesque wineries - all produce good wines. We were picked up on time by friendly driver Tania and returned to our ship at Lyttelton in comfortable time. Very scenic drive to and from the winery area with Tania providing info that only a "local" knows about the region. Definitely Recommend this tour . Leisure Tours very good communication
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Kiaora Denise and thanks for leaving a review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your day with Tania!
The way to at least see the Waipara Valley
Carole_B, Dec 2023
It was average but timely. Our driver was nice but was not a knowledgeable wine person - it would have been better to have someone who understood the terroir and grape varieties.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Kiaora Carole and thanks for leaving a review. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. I would ideally love to have a sommelier as a tour guide on all of our wine tours but there sadly aren't enough sommelier tour guides out there!
A worthwhile tour -interesting & fun
Donna_M, Dec 2023
The winery’s we visited were lovely - however the first winery needs to address its customer service ( disorganised & not customer based) they were falling over small independent visitors & gave zero service to our small bus group ( unfortunately cost them business ) other wineries were far superior in service & very well organised . Our guide was excellent very very knowledgeable & interesting we enjoyed his overviews
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Kiaora Donna and thanks for your review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour with us!
Great day out
Meredith_S, Dec 2023
Joseph was a great host and driver. Lots of good information as well as great wineries. Lunch was delicious and we had a good time. Only complaint was the bus was built for very small people and was quite uncomfortable in the back seat (only option).
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Kiaora Meredith and thanks for leaving a review. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Joseph!
Fun filled day of wine tastings and lunch
Kim_M, Dec 2023
Tania was great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and wicked sense of humour. Meeting point in Christchurch was easy to find. The 3 wineries we went to were lovely with great varieties of wine to try. We enjoyed the ploughman style lunch. It was a very relaxed and fun day and Tania got us back to ship in plenty of time. Thanks for a great day! Tip for anyone doing this cruise from a cruise ship, you only need to get the Christchurch shuttle one way as the tour guide drops you back to the shuttle in Lyttleton.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Kiaora Kim and thanks for leaving a review. I'm very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Tania!
Went to 3 different vine...
NEIL_T, Nov 2023
Went to 3 different vine yards and had a lovely buffet at the 2nd which was quite substantial and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Kiaora Neil and thanks for leaving a review. I'm very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us.
Awesome experience!!
Myron_C, Nov 2023
Great scenery during the bus tour to the wineries. Friendly and informative driver with a customer-centric focus. The wineries were educational, as well.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Kiaora Myron and thanks for leaving a review. I'm very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us.
Great day out
Keith_W, Jan 2023
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
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Canterburyleisure,Operations manager Posted on:Feb 3, 2023 Kiaora and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so glad you had a great day with Caroline I have passed on your kind words to her.
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