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White lighthouse on a coastal hill with boats on the water and green hills in the background. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Food & Wine

The Canterbury Charm Tour

Christchurch

Christchurch

6 days, 5 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $2,795 pp

Trip overview

Your escape begins in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, where a relaxed evening allows you to settle into the refined pace of the South Island. The following day, you will head north to the Waipara Valley for a wine trail and lunch among the vines. The journey continues to the historic French settlement of Akaroa for an intimate evening observing the local penguin colonies in their natural habitat. Wake up to a serene nature cruise across the harbour to spot the rare Hector’s dolphins before returning to the city. Your experience concludes with a guided Kai Bites tour, a delicious exploration of the city’s evolving culinary scene, before your departure.

Trip highlights & inclusions

6 days / 5 nights
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Christchurch

Christchurch

Boutique Lodges & Hotels
  • Waipara Valley Wine Trail with Lunch Included
  • Pohatu Penguin Evening Tour
  • Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

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Trip itinerary

Welcome to Christchurch City

Welcome to Ōtautahi / Christchurch, the South Island’s garden city, where historic heritage meets contemporary urban design. Whether you’re exploring the Avon River, wandering through expansive botanical gardens, or discovering contemporary art galleries, Christchurch offers plenty to uncover. As the gateway to the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps, the city is also the perfect base for refined farm-to-table dining, scenic adventures, and alpine escapes

People sitting on concrete steps by a river with modern buildings and a blue tram in the background. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Front view of Merivale Manor House with balcony, veranda, trees, and garden on a sunny day. Credit: Merivale Manor House - Christchurch
Merivale Manor House

Activities

Trip highlights

Close-up of ripe black grapes on vine in vineyard with rows of grapevines under clear sky. Credit: Leisure Tours Limited

Waipara Valley Wine Trail with Lunch Included

Two blue penguins standing on rocks with earthy background. Credit: Pohatu

Pohatu Penguin Evening Tour

Boat on green water near rocky cliffs under blue sky with clouds. Credit: Black Cat Group 2007

Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise with Black Cat

Two cocktails with lemon and mint garnishes and a wooden board holding five small beer glasses with a tasting menu. Credit: Amiki Tours

Kai Bites Share with Amiki Cultural Food Tours - Includes Lunch

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Private transfer Christchurch Accommodation to Akaroa

Private Transfer Akaroa to Christchurch Accommodation

Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Airport

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