<gallery> <image>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NotAnother-NZ/na13-discover-different-assets/main/webp/hurunuia-ff8.webp</image> </gallery> <gap-large/> <paragraph> Hurunui is easy to drive through — and dangerously easy to underestimate. But stop, sip, and wander, and you’ll find some of Aotearoa’s most quietly exceptional wine experiences. </paragraph> <paragraph> The <bold>Waipara Valley</bold> is where North Canterbury’s wine scene hums. Not flashy. Not formulaic. Just producers who let the land speak through the glass. Visit <bold>Greystone, Black Estate, Pegasus Bay,</bold> or <bold>The Bone Line</bold> for lunches that last longer than planned and pinots that actually taste like something. </paragraph> <paragraph> The best part? It’s all low-key. You’ll often be poured a wine by the person who made it. Or their neighbour. Or someone who just really loves it here. This isn’t wine country with a script. It’s wine country with soul. </paragraph> <gap-large/> <list> <item key="Location">Waipara Valley, North Canterbury</item> <item key="Itinerary">Half to Full Day</item> <item key="Distance">45 min from CHC Airport</item> <item key="Hours">Typically 10AM – 5PM</item> <item key="Price">Tastings from $15</item> </list>