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2 nights Christchurch, South Island from $449.00 per person based on double occupancy
Stay 2 nights in Christchurch feasting on the delights of local produce on offer.
INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights The George Hotel, Christchurch
- Wine Trail Tour
- Roundtrip private car transfers
- Breakfast Daily
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. For this feast of a stay, you will experience the famed hospitality of The George Hotel. Situated centrally, in Christchurch’s most picturesque and culturally rich areas, the hotel overlooks picturesque Hagley Park and the River Avon. The George is within easy walking distance of central city shopping, historic Arts Center, Museum, The Christchurch Art Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Christchurch Casino, Tram, punting on the Avon River and theater and restaurant areas. This is a small luxurious hotel that re-writes the meaning of hospitality within New Zealand. Quite simply from the moment you step inside this tranquil Christchurch hotel, your every accommodation need is catered for in the most friendly and personal manner. Boasting two world class restaurants that rate among the best in New Zealand, visitors come from far and wide to savor the delicious cuisine in both Pescatore and 50 on Park. Be sure to sample both restaurants during your stay.
At Pescatore, experience the best of local seafood and other superb produce as it is transformed into divine creations and matched with top wines from an award winning wine list. Pescatore has been honored by Wine Spectator magazine for one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
50 on The Park combines contemporary style, a relaxing ambience & exquisitely simple cuisine to provide a wonderful dining experience.
DAY 2 Canterbury
This afternoon you will follow the wine trail. This tour explores four of North Canterbury’s boutique vineyards, Canterbury House, Mark Rattray, Pegasus Bay and Waipara Springs all producing a fine selection of both white and red wines.
Tour duration approximately three-and-a half hours. Should any of the above named wineries be unavailable on the day of the tour, an alternative winery in the Waipara area will be included.
DAY 3 Christchurch
With full and happy bellies you will depart Christchurch today.