The Old Glenmark Vicarage is conveniently located in the heart of the Waipara Valley. Local wineries, restaurants and cafes, artisan food and crafts, and a wealth of scenery, activities and experiences are all on our doorstep.

Attractions include:

• Tours of, tastings & cellar door sales at the 29+ wineries.
• Award winning restaurants, cafes and boutique brewery.
• Four winery’s offer lunch, Waipara Springs (within walking distance), Pegasus Bay, Black Estate and Waipara Hills.
• The Waipara Wine & Food Celebration held in the Glenmark Church grounds the last Sunday in March.
• The famous Weka Pass Railway station with steam train excursions through spectacular limestone country.
• Award winning olives, nuts and local produce with on-site tastings.
• Walk to ancient Maori cave drawings. Explore other local walkways, rivers, lakes and stunning geological and historical features.
• Selection of golf courses, fishing, horse treks, 4 wheel-drive adventures.
• Cycle the Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail
• Waipara Valley Farmers Market in Amberley
• Thriving artistic community producing NZ inspired arts and crafts.
• Evening Dinning options in Amberley 10 minutes away: Nor'wester Cafe, Copper Road, Indian and Thai.

Waipara is also centrally positioned within the Alpine Pacific Triangle and touring route. 

Attractions include:

• Hanmer Springs Alpine Village – thermal pools and resort, walking, golf, jet boating, mountain biking, horse treks.
• Kaikoura – whale watching and marine life, fishing, diving, scenic flights, Maori culture.
• Mt Lyford – skiing, resort.

Please contact us for enquiries and bookings.