Sunday 21st June 2026
Tickets go on sale 14th April 2026
Zonta’s Town and Country Winter Christmas Trail 2026
Sunday 21 June 2026
Early bird tickets on sale until 22 May 2026 at $75 each
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas — in the heart of winter
Embrace the charm of the season with the Zonta Town and Country Winter Christmas Trail 2026 — an elegant journey through a curated collection of the most beautiful homes and countryside properties, from elegant city residences to charming country retreats.
Be welcomed into warm, light-filled interiors where every detail has been thoughtfully styled for the season. Wander through rooms glowing with candlelight, discover a magical Christmas Grotto, admire a rare antique sleigh, and enjoy the sounds and scents of Christmas — from carols to festive baking.
A truly special day out, especially when shared- carpool with friends and family and have a wonderful day out together.
Collect one of our famous Goodie Bags at one of the houses – these are filled with delightful treats. One bag per person.
To become part of this magical day:
- Buy your tickets at online from our webpage https://zontachristchurch.org.nz/product/winter-christmas-trail-2026/
- Collect your Programme Booklets from The Christmas Hut from 18th – 21st June as per instructions on your receipt. This gives you the locations of all the properties and which property you must start from.
- Plan your route
- Enjoy the self-drive Trail at your own pace.
- Its entirely optional but for even more fun you can dress in your favourite Christmas outfit, in past years this has added extra colour and gaiety to the day.
Special highlight – Melton Estate
Home to the Christmas Grotto and Marketplace, Melton Estate is a must-visit stop on the Winter Christmas Trail.
Coffee, snacks and wine tasting will be available throughout the day, with a fabulous lunch offering also available (pre-booking essential) at https://www.meltonestate.co.nz/book
Thank you for making this happen!
Principal Sponsor: Braziers Real Estate & Property Management
Zonta is also grateful for support from:
- Hasslefree AirBnB
- Mitre10 Mega Papanui
- Harcourts Holmwood (participating agencies)
A special thank you to The Christmas Hut whose beautiful decorations and loan pieces help bring the magic of Christmas to life each year. And if you’ve got your eye on a fabulous piece you will treasure for years – The Christmas Hut are offering a generous 30% discount to all Trail participants from 18th – 22nd June 2026. (T&Cs apply). Following the tour The Christmas Hut will be open until 6pm and refreshments will be available.
Zonta is also grateful to Pinnacle & Co for their efficient and capable branding support and Speedy Signs for donating the promotional signs.
And special thanks to the team of Zonta volunteers who make sure it all goes to plan.
The Winter Christmas Trail is a rain-or-shine event, embracing the magic of the season in all conditions. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. But you may gift them if your plans change.
Supporting One Mother to Another and other Zonta chosen charities.