Wine Around Canterbury

Christchurch and Canterbury has a very special network of Food & Wine Trails.

South Canterbury Food & Wine Trail - Capture the spirit of the region by tasting the flavours of this rich and fertile land and the personalities behind them. Throughout the region, in towns and small rural communities, a new tradition of South Canterbury food and wine production is emerging… a taste all its own that reflects a fresh natural environment and artisan food producers creating local flavours with love.

The North Canterbury Food & Wine Trail showcases this region's local flavours, fantastic food and wine, authentic experiences and passionate people. Discover the tastes of fresh seasonal produce and wine, enjoy fine dining, relax in idyllic places to stay and experience an easy pace of life just north of Christchurch.

The Selwyn Food & Wine Trail - Breathe in the fresh air of the beautiful Selwyn district with its stunning natural scenery. Take time to visit artisan producers, restaurants, cafes, wineries and quality accommodation. Selwyn people are the difference! They look forward to sharing their passion, knowledge and unique skills with visitors.

The Mid Canterbury Food & Wine Trail showcases the region's fresh flavours, authentic experiences and fantastic food. Across the region and in the small country towns and villages of Rakaia, Ashburton, Mayfield, Mt Somers, Staveley and Methven .... there are people with a passion for producing food and wine from this fertile and productive land.

Waipara Valley

Waipara Wine Valley is an hour's drive north of Christchurch and is currently New Zealand's fastest growing wine region. It is snuggled in the lee of the Teviotdale hills and enjoys long, dry summers, abundant sunshine and relatively cool growing conditions.
The region is noted for its Pinot Noir and Rieslings, with an additional mention for its Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Merlot and small planting of Syrah. The Waipara Valley is involved with Lincoln University in the "Greening of Waipara" a biodiversity programme to manage the vineyards and its environs.

Useful Links

Pegasus Bay Winery

The Mud House Winery & Cafe

Waipara Valley District

Selwyn

The Canterbury Plains that surround the South Island's largest city, Christchurch, is where grapes were first planted in the late 1970s. The Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Rieslings are stand out wines being produced in this region.

Useful Links

Melton Estate Vineyard