Christchurch Winery Restaurant & Event Venue

Melton Estate is a modern conference and event venue just 15 minutes from Christchurch Airport and 10 minutes from Rolleston / Lincoln. We can host 150 guests in a winery setting, with modern facilities, fine food and boutique wines.

We have plenty of space to host your staff, customers, friends or family both inside and outside amongst the vines.

Melton Estate can offer some key advantages for your group:

- A beautiful winery location, set amongst the vines
- Close to Christchurch Airport – only 10 minutes away
- A rural outlook whilst being business savvy (two new data projectors (1 ceiling mounted / 1 portable), sound system, wireless microphones, fast wired and wireless internet, etc.). All spaces are fully air-conditioned.
- Plenty of space, inside and outside to use. Lots of parking available.
- Direct access from the car park to the indoor event spaces without any steps. Ramp access to vineyards and The Pavilion.
- Many options for corporate theming and outdoor activities.
- The chance to try boutique wines.
- Friendly award winning service, by the owners.

Melton Estate also hosts weddings throughout the year and has a capacity of 180 in The Pavilion for the wedding service and 150 inside for a seated wedding dinner service. Melton Estate is an architecturally designed venue purposely designed for weddings and functions. The Pavilion is an all-weather outdoor wedding chapel and entertaining space, complete with lighting and heating. Our Banquet Room sits above the mature Pinot Noir vines and is the perfect venue for your wedding celebration.

Melton Estate is the home of the acclaimed “Summer Love” Sparkling Riesling—a fantastic celebration wine for your function or wedding, plus there are many other award-winning wines. Your family, friends and colleagues will be treated to beautiful boutique wines.

Melton Estate was awarded the South Island “Best Wine Tourism Restaurant” in the 2013 (and 2012) Great Wine Capitals awards, and the only Canterbury winery wedding venue with a Qualmark Venue 4 star Plus rating. For us, the best accolades have come from the many happy couples who have celebrated their wedding at Melton Estate.

Contact us today to discuss your event.