Canterbury Plains is a region in North Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand. As its name suggests it falls within within the wider Canterbury region.

Terroir: A large area with vines planted from Banks Peninsula on the outskirts of Christchurch, west to Rolleston and West Melton then sweeping northward towards Waipara Valley, this predominantly flat (or very gently contoured) land has free-draining, shallow greywacke-based gravel soils and a slightly cooler climate. Riesling and Pinot Noir are highlights, with the longer growing season giving graceful, expressive wines.