Directions to Waipara River Estate

We are located at 169 Mackenzies Road, Waipara 7483. Waipara is at the intersection of SH1 & SH7

Driving from Christchurch/ South

Take SH1 (State Highway 1) and continue North past Amberley.

Travel approximately 1 km past the SH7 junction for Hanmer, then turn left at the sign post for Waipara.

Drive over the railway line to the Give Way sign at the T intersection. You will see the Waipara River Estate sign.

Turn left into Glenmark Drive, Waipara. In a few metres, you will see the Glenmark Railway Station for the Weka Pass Tourist train.

Turn right into Mackenzies Road. Travel straight ahead for 1.6km, passing several vineyards and & you will see the sign for Waipara River Estate on the left hand side of the road.

Go straight up this driveway, through the vineyards towards the white house with green roof which is on the right hand side that you will see through the trees. There are signs for The Loft.

All of the Guest Rooms have their names on the entrance doors

WRE reception is along the path in front of the garage to the wooden door at the back of the house.

We look forward to welcoming you as our guests and are sure that you will spend a wonderful time here at Waipara River Estate. Don’t forget to sample our wine!

Driving from Kaikoura / North

Take SH1 (State Highway 1) to the Waipara turn off (Johnston Street), go to the T intersection and turn left and then right into Mackenzies Road where Glenmark Station is on your left.

Travel straight ahead for 1.6km, passing several vineyards and & you will see the sign for Waipara River Estate on the left. Go straight up this driveway, through the vineyards to the white house with green roof which is on the right hand side. There are signs for The Loft.