Top Things to do in Canterbury Region
Top 10 Food & Drink in Canterbury Region, South Island
Christchurch, the Garden City, and the Canterbury region are the perfect destination for daredevils. From northern Kaikoura to Waimate in the south, Canterbury is an adventure sports paradise. Hangliding, helibiking, bungee jumping, snowboarding, jetboating, rafting and skydiving get the adrenaline going. Golfing, flightseeing, swimming with dolphins and soaking in thermal pools are more laid-back temptations. Christchurch, a city of parks and gardens, is the countrys third largest urban area.
Restaurants in Canterbury Region
1. Lone Goat Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. Trent's Estate Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Romantic and rustic wedding venue in historic chicory kiln in secluded and sheltered rural setting. Renowned cuisine and service. Open for weddings and functions from September to May.
3. Terrace Edge Vineyard & Olive Grove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Terrace Edge is a family-owned, organic vineyard & olive grove, with expansive views of the river valley and foothills of the Southern Alps.Take a short tour through the olive grove and Pinot Noir vines to the "roasted slope", a spectacular place where the Syrah vines cling to the 45 degree angle slope. Enjoy a tasting of 8 premium wines, cool climate extra virgin olive oil and table olives.
Reviewed By 408daniellej - Christchurch, New Zealand
This family run vineyard offers an exceptional tasting experience, very personalised and offers detailed information on the history, organic certification, and products created on this property. In a beautiful setting on the 'Terrace Edge', this is a must visit in the Waipara area. Thank you for hosting our group yesterday, we had a great time !
4. Cracroft Chase Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Cracroft Chase vineyard is in a picturesque cul-de-sac valley nestled at the foot of the Christchurch Port Hills. Since 1998 we have been making our award winning Pinot Gris (Wood's Edge and Grey Pearl). Our Cellar Door and Wine Tastings are from Friday to Sunday from 2-3pm, for group bookings or other hours please contact us directly.
5. Straight 8 Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Our cellar door is open 7 days a week, from 9am till 6.30pm. We pride ourselves on a welcoming relaxed environment, plenty of chairs to relax in, space to wander around, and are prepared to answer any questions. The wine tasting is free, an added bonus, and with our prices you will be happy to purchase! We offer real wines at a real price from $15 to $25 and there's always a cellar door special.
Reviewed By matthewr18 - Wellington, New Zealand
We turned up unannounced with a party of 8 and asked for a tasting. James and Mary were incredible. James did the tasting and it was the best tasting all of us had ever done (including tastings in France, NZ, England, Spain and Argentina). Really good fun, James was very knowledgable and great craic during the tasting. Mary was very friendly and helpful when we were buying the wine. What can I say apart from we would definitely go back and will definitely be buying some wine from the website when we finish what we bought!
6. Georges Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Georges Road Wines is a picturesque winery and vineyard in Waipara, New Zealand, only 45 minutes north of Christchurch. Visit the winery and tasting room, taste the wines with the winemaker and look around the vineyard. Or stay in the WinePod, our beautiful boutique romantic getaway, set privately in the vineyard, with amazing views and hot tub too.
Reviewed By richhayman99 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Wonderful spot with a great view out to the inland Waipara Hills. Fantastic wine and brilliant personalized, unpretentious explanations from vinter Kirk and Alison. We stayed at The Wine Pod which is a fantastic tiny house with a great cedar outdoor hot-tub. 5 ⭐️
7. Three Boys Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
At Three Boys Brewery we personally tend each small-scale brew, right from selecting the best malt and hops until it leaves the brewery. Our beers are a living product; not filtered and not pasteurized - just as nature intended. Our aim is simple: finest quality beer, finest possible taste. Our beers are brewed, bottled, and canned on site so you can guarantee quality and freshness every time.
8. River-T Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
River-T Estate Wines cellar door is open 7 days, 10am to 6pm (August until June) . Sit on the deck and enjoy a local wine or beer and take in the views of the vineyard and mountains beyond. On colder days warm yourself by our log fire. Wine tastings and beautiful platters packed with local seasonal produce make this a very popular place to visit. There is even a platter for children. On the menu we include bagels ,nachos, soups and salads depending on the time of year. We have the largest selection of Waitaki Wine in the world. All of them are available by the glass or bottle. A wide range of local craft beer is also on offer. If you are just after a cup of coffee or tea, then our barista will happily make you one. 45 minutes from Oamaru and 1 hr 30 from MT Cook .
Reviewed By kipa74 - Wellington, New Zealand
We were a group of 12 doing the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail. This is a MUST stop. Do not judge a book by the outside. The inside of this place is superb. Very welcoming (yes they even welcomed cyclists in cycle gear!), knowledgeable, engaging and we would have stayed for hours. The wine was good too ha ha. The food looked great and wish we hadn't stopped at the crappy cafe in Kurow 10 minutes before. Although the reason we did as most places we had come across in Twizel/Ohau were closed due to lack of staff and we didn't want to take the risk! I suggest you take this risk. It is NOT on the Cycle Path so if you see a building with WINERY on it, then head that direction down the highway about 100m. Thanks guys for your hospitality and good luck with the venture. Frank at Tokarahi Huts wants to stock your wine so hopefully he has been in touch!
9. The Bone Line
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By GeraldLeon24 - Queenstown, New Zealand
The wines of The Bone Line are simply amazing. The SharkStone Chardonnay is the best Chardonnay that I have tasted in New Zealand, and the Rieslings are beautifully crafted. The tasting was conducted in a friendly and informative way. Totally recommend to stop by.
10. Pegasus Bay Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Pegasus Bay is a family owned and operated winery in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley. The unique setting operates as a premium events venue. The winery cellar door is open Saturday and Sunday
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
It's been some years since we visited any of the North Canterbury wineries and weren't sure what to expect when we booked for a wine tasting and lunch here - and I have to say we were mightily impressed. A rustic building in an attractive setting with beautiful gardens added to excellent wines and a quite superb lunch sitting in the sun. The food was a genuine surprise; an interesting menu with quality fresh ingredients superbly cooked and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our dishes of fish, duck breast and wagyu beed plus some lovely desserts. Clearly a quality chef in the kitchen. And our server, a pleasant, professional and friendly lad from Canada was another plus. A great experience all round. Highly recommended.
