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Waipara Hills

Wineries North Canterbury Cellar Door

780 Glasnevin Rd, Waipara, SI 7483
+64 3 314 690

Description

Waipara Hill Winery is an award-winning winery located in the picturesque Waipara Valley, just 45 minutes drive north of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Established in 2001, the winery has developed a fine reputation for crafting rich aromatics, with vibrant, complex flavor. It is set amongst landscaped gardens with spectacular views across the Waipara Valley. The winery showcases the best of the North Canterbury region and its people, with everything done with soul, creativity, and heart.

Wine Tastings and Lunch at the Seasonal Café Visitors can enjoy a tasting journey of winemaking by stepping inside the cloister-style winery for a memorable tasting experience with an entertaining and knowledgeable team. Tastings of the award-winning wine are available at their cellar door, which is open for wine and retail sales. In addition to tastings, the winery offers lunch at their seasonal café, where visitors can relish the stunning views across their Home Block Vineyard to the Teviotdale Hills.

Enjoying the Soul of the South The winery offers warm southern experiences, honest expressions of the south, and vineyards that reveal true character. With the winery being one of the country's fastest-growing wine regions, visitors can come for a visit and experience the soul of the south.

When to Go Waipara Hills Winery is easily accessible and open all year round. Visitors looking to avoid the high season crowds may prefer to visit during the cooler months of May-September.

How to Get There The winery is approximately a 45-minute drive north of Christchurch. Visitors can take Christchurch Northern Motorway then turn right onto SH1. After that, they should turn right onto Church Street and continue on to Waipara. From there, they can follow signs to the winery.

Overall, Waipara Hills Winery is a picturesque and charming location that showcases the best of the North Canterbury region, its people, and its wine-making traditions. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, lunch at the seasonal café, and take in the stunning views of the vineyards and surrounding hills.

Details

Open Days / times: Monday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Wine Region: North Canterbury

Facilities: Cellar Door

Wine Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Established: 2001

Location

780 Glasnevin Rd, Waipara, SI 7483

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