Cruise Ship Days – West Canterbury and Tai Tapu Wine and Beer Tour

STOPS

Have a close look at all the stops below as a lot of them require bookings in advance. We have attached all their contact details for you. We always recommend pre booking lunch. We would also recommend pre booking all tastings or lunch for the wineries. 

Groups of 8 or more are welcome on our tours but please call us on 0800 6937 2273 and let us know which wineries or venues you have booked. This is due to logistics and numbers in our buses. We advise larger groups to pre book tastings in order to avoid disappointment.

 

1. Christchurch Gondola (03 384 0310)

Open: 10am-4pm DAILY. Christchurch Gondola, last ride down 60min after closing.

Offers stunning 360-degree views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour and beyond from the summit station situated atop the Port Hills. See the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Explore the many walking tracks amid fresh mountain air, learn about the history of the area on a Christchurch Discovery Ride ride (free with your Christchurch Gondola ticket) and indulge in a spot of shopping at the Shop at the Top gift store. Sit back and relax with a snack from the Red Rock Cafe and take in the spectacular views. 

 

2. Ferrymead Heritage Park (03 384 1970) or (info@ferrymead.org.nz)

Open: 10am – 4.30pm DAILY

Ferrymead Heritage Park features an Edwardian township complete with church, school house, bakery, jail, print workshop, Edwardian cottages, railway station and playground.

There are a fascinating array of museum and heritage collections some of which are the largest in the southern hemisphere for young and old including; model railway, aeronautical, fire engines, trains, rural implements and tractors.

– Trams run on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

– A steam train runs on the second Sunday of each month (with trains running most Sundays over the Christmas/January period).

 

3. The Tannery (Woolston) (0800 482 6637) or (info@casselsbrewery.co.nz)

Open: 10am – 5pm DAILY

The Tannery is a boutique retail destination located on an historic industrial site from the 19th century where Victorian style architecture now houses specialist shops, bars and restaurants.

 

4. Three Boys Brewery (03 940 5621) or (office@threeboysbrewery.co.nz)

Open: Mon-Wed 8-4.30pm, Thu-Sat 8am-6pm, Closed Sun

Three Boys Brewery is an award-winning Ōtautahi-proud brewery, fillery and cellar door. Our aim is simple: finest quality beer, finest possible taste. We achieve this through respecting our product (only the best malt and hops), our environment (local sustainability – think global, drink local), our people (living wages, flexible working), our customers (consistently great beer) and our craft (Champion NZ Brewery at the ‘22 NZ Beer Awards). We support our surrounding arts communities and hold ourselves to high standards in social responsibility. We personally tend each small-scale brew on site, as well as bottling and canning to guarantee freshness every time.

 

5.  The Terrace – Riverside Market (027 770 5599)

Open: 7.30am – 10pm DAILY

Riverside Market is an enclosed, 7-day-trading, indoor market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars
The Terrace, the heart of hospitality in Christchurch.  A superb selection of restaurants and bars, premium office buildings, and a touch of retail at the top end of town.  

 

6. The Pedal Pusher (Addington) (03 335 0095)

Open: Mon-Tues 4.30pm-9pm, Wed-Thurs 11.30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am to 9pm

Whether you fancy brunch with coffee, a long or casual dinner, The Pedal Pusher has something to suit all palates and dietary requirements (including vegan and vegetarian dishes). Cooking up a feast of modern New Zealand cuisine, enjoy all your pub favorites and mores.

The bar offers a selection of thirst-quenching craft beer and local wine from New Zealand vineyards. Enjoy a fine beverage, tasty fare and the friendliest welcome in town at The Pedal Pusher, your new home away from home.

 

7. Wigram Brewing Company Ltd (03 343 4493)

Open:  9am-7pm (Mon-Fri), Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 2pm-7pm

Wigram Brewing Company Ltd, using a cacophony of rich international and New Zealand malts and hops, our beers are “crafted” to surprise and satisfy. Committed to traditional brewing processes. Wigram beers do not contain any preservatives, artificial colouring or added sugars thus producing true natural flavours and character. 

 

8. Air force Museum of NZ (03 371 9600)

Open: 9.30am-4.30pm DAILY

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is the the national museum for the Royal New Zealand Air force (RNZAF) and New Zealand military aviation, and stands on the site of the former air base at Wigram, Christchurch.

It is a world class cultural institution, employing a team of over 30 professional staff, and attracting more than 100,ooo visitors per year.

 

9. Melton Estate Winery (03 347 4968) 

Open: Thurs-Sun 10am-5pm

Sample local wines that include: Pinot Gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, and the acclaimed sparkling Riesling known as “Summer Love”. The popular restaurant serves great food that is matched to these handcrafted boutique wines. 

The Winery Restaurant and Cellar Door is open all year from Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Wine tasting of 5 wines – $15pp. Book here to confirm availability.

• Wine tasting of 5 wines with shared Melton Platter (shared with 2 guests) for $45pp. Book here to confirm availability. 
• Winery Lunch – see our menu here. Book here to confirm availability.

 

10. Sherlin Alpaca Stud (03 349 7524)

Open: Wed-Sun 10am-3pm

Sherlin Alpaca Stud Farm Tours & Gift Shop. Experience our 100 friendly alpacas in all colours on our 55-acre farm Hand feed the alpacas with amazing photo and personal time out opportunities.

 

11. Glenlothian Farm (021 032 8817)

Open: Wed-Sun 10am-3pm

Glenlothian Farm is a unique animal farm and home to various rare breed animals including Enderby Island rabbits, Canterbury Blue pigs and Arapawa Island goats. We are one of the few petting farms in New Zealand to have Bennetts Wallabies. We also have some kiwi favourites including Shetland Ponies and peacocks.

Along with seeing, feeding and petting our animals, we provide an educational experience around our rare breeds and the wide spread Bennetts Wallaby pests.

Locally sourced products are available at the onsite Craft Shop.

 

12. Langdale Vineyard Restaurant (03 342 6266)

Open: Fri-Sun 11am-4pm

Langdale Café and Restaurant offers you a casual country dining experience either in our attractive restaurant or outside in our sheltered garden. Menus reflect local seasonal produce with a Mediterranean influence.  Coffee, light snacks, brunch and full meals are available complemented by a local wine selection.

 

13. Two Fat Possums (03 421 6481)

Open: 11.30am-late

Two Fat Possums pride themselves on serving delicious and hearty meals that are perfect for a family lunch or dinner. Their menu features a wide range of dishes, from classic favourites to unique creations.

 

14. West Melton Tavern & StoneGrill restaurant (03 347 8460)

Open: Sun-Tues 11am-10pm, Wed-Sat 11am-12am

After more than 30 years of the Verwey family cooking on stones, and further years of exhaustive research and development, the StoneGrill® dining experience was born and launched in the mid-80s. 

 

16. Straight Eight Estate (027 722 8416)

Open: 9am-6.30pm DAILY

We produce an ward winning range of single vineyard wines, Rose – Rieslings – Chardonnay – Pinot Noir, that express our terroir and flavors, giving you great wines that will cellar well. 

We love receiving visitors at Straight Eight Estate, whether you’re a local, traveler or wine connoisseur! We like to keep it casual and relaxed, and usually, Bella, the vineyard dog won’t be far away to greet you, give you a welcoming sniff and check you out for food.

 

17. The Laboratory Brew Pub & Restaurant (03 325 3006)

Open: Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10.30pm

A family friendly (and well behaved dogs), casual dining restaurant, a cozy pub for locals to gather and sample the beers from our own micro-brewery, a great place for a coffee with friends and now home to a 15 seat boutique cinema. The Lab has got you covered.

 

18. Tai Tapu Hotel (03 329 6819)

Open: Mon 12pm-late, Tues-Sun 11am-late

A friendly country  pub, the “Ellesmere Arms” (now known as “Tai Tapu Hotel“) has been the local watering hole since the 1860s. It was originally a stagecoach inn, complete with stables and forge on the road to Akaroa. Nowadays, it’s one of Canterbury’s most popular venues hosting live music; concerts; weddings; parties; conferences; weekly quiz nights and meal deals. But mostly, it is a weekend destination for the family with its large beer garden, playground and bouncy castles for the kids.

 

19. Rossendale Wines (03 322 7780)

Open: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Our wines are made with an emphasis on their varietal fruit characteristics, produced and created in the vineyard.

We lovingly produce Rossendale wines for the New Zealand market. Our export brands include Cottesbrook and Governors Bay.

 

Be sure to show your Hop on Hop off wristband at selected stops to claim our great special offers! Click here for more details on specials.

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