Your day begins with you being met by your driver/guide on the wharf beside your ship prior to touring the historic township of Lyttelton to then depart the region of Lyttelton (Christchurch City's port) travelling the harbour side road around the many scenic Volcanic Peninsula bays inclusive of spectacular elevated views of the long extinct Volcanic Crater, The Canterbury Plains and Christchurch City before travelling a section of the Canterbury Plains into Canterbury's major winery region of The Waipara Valley.
With the valley being very sheltered from the Pacific Ocean's on-shore winds and with its well drained lime-stone type soil, the valley is home to numerous vineyards and wineries. You day will include a visit to specially selected wineries during which time you may experience the tasting of over 20 of the region's finest varieties. In addition, an extended stop at one of the wineries for lunch when you may relax and enjoy with a good wine. On conclusion of your visit to the Waipara Valley, on reaching Christchurch your journey will return to Lyttelton by way of an alternative route inclusive of a section of Christchurch's central city.
All our tours are by luxury mini-coach driven by experienced driver/guides who provide an extensive commentary about the day's experience and New Zealand in general. Your travel is not by large coaches that result in reduced flexibility and delays brought about by the stragglers associated with larger group travel.
Duration approximately 7 hours with your day tour returning to the ship well ahead of the scheduled departure time.
