Escape to the Waipara Wine Region
About the Cottage
This relaxing country sanctuary within the Waipara wine region, is only 45 minutes from Christchurch. Waipara Valley Escape is the perfect destination for a weekend away with the girls, your favourite people or a relaxing stop over on your New Zealand tour.
Take a Tour
A stay at the Waipara Valley Escape is much more than a comfortable room for the night. After wine tastings at local vineyards you can relax in a bean bag on the deck, watch an awesome sunset or cosy up by the fire with a good book.
Following a trip to the Saturday Amberley Farmers Market you’ll likely assemble a delicious platter of local produce, or fire up the BBQ with a glass of red or a local beer.
The Area
Visit the well known local Waipara wineries for wine tasting, visit our award winning brewery and cafes, take a stunning day hike, tplay golf and go site seeing. Explore more of Hurunui; take a day trip to Hanmer Springs for a soak in the thermal pools, or go whale watching at Kaikoura. Waipara Valley Escape provides a great base for exploring all of the North Canterbury region.
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"Fantastic wineries and restaurants on your doorstep"
– Kay, Melbourne
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"..My favourite...so far. .... the overall feel was like a 5 star hotel only homely and instantly relaxing. "
–Joanna , New South Wales
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"Place is a hidden GEM, cozy cottage with the fire lit on arrival, warm and toasty"
– Megan, Wellington
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"..It is modern and comfortable with a full kitchen facility"
– Tim , Wanaka
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"Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing escape. Lovely rural location, so close to Christchurch but feels a million miles away"
– Amelia, Christchurch
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"..The night sky, was breathtaking, we took some wonderful pictures of the Milky Way. The surroundings were very peaceful"
– Fanny, Singapore