Dry Paddocks country retreat offers you boutique luxury accommodation amongst the vines and wineries of the Waipara Valley. We are located at 325 Purchas Road, in the North Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand,
Dry Paddocks is 45 minutes north from Christchurch city and Christchurch International airport, and en-route to Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton and the Marlborough Sounds. Our location fits conveniently into many South Island self - drive intineraries.
We are 7 minutes from the turnoff to SH 7 leading to Hanmer Springs, Lewis Pass, West Coast and Nelson to the north.
If you are travelling to Dry Paddocks from the south, Purchas Rd comes after Innes Rd., turn left off SH1 into Purchas Rd, and we are 3.25km along the road on the left hand side. Travelling from the north, Purchas Rd is the next road after Georges Rd. Turn right off SH1 into Purchas Rd, and again, we are 3.25km along the road on the left hand side.