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A gin shop where you taste first. Complimentary tastings every day. Home of Rainshadow gin, sold only in Canterbury.
205 Papanui Rd, Merivale, Christchurch

28/10/2026

"It's not only a stunning space - almost feels like you're in London - but the staff are amazing and you can taste gins there for free. It's like being a guest in a fancy 5 star hotel. We did all our Christmas shopping at the Trading Post." - Ben S, Lyttelton

New Zealand made gifts you can taste before you buy! Everyone is raving about the team and the venue at Blackwell Trading Post where you'll find internationally award-winning gin by Greytown Distilling Co, gift sets and beautiful products for the pantry made with gin!

Blackwell Trading Post is now OPEN at 205 Papanui Road, Merivale from 11am daily. Call in to see Andrew or Ella and immerse yourself in the tasting experience.

28/10/2026

THREE NEW RELEASES THIS WEEKEND! Mark your calendars for Sunday 1 November and be the first to taste the NEW summer Holiday Selection at Blackwell Trading Post, Merivale. TASTINGS ARE COMPLIMENTARY!

Our limited-edition Holiday Selection brings together three distinctly New Zealand gins, each celebrating a classic summer experience. Fern Trail Gin captures the freshness of native bush walks and hidden swimming holes. Bonfire Beach Gin recalls driftwood fires, fish and chips and golden evenings on the sand. Tide & Tackle Gin honours life on the water, fresh seafood and ice-cold martinis shared with friends.

Presented together as a collection, these three seasonal releases tell a uniquely Kiwi summer story and make the perfect gift for gin lovers, adventurers and anyone who appreciates the great New Zealand outdoors.

See Ella or Andrew at the Trading Post, 205 Papanui Road, Merivale Christchurch; Open daily from 11am to 5pm - and with an extra hour until 6pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

23/10/2026

Yesterday, we saw huge demand on our gins and gift packs as early planners started their Christmas shopping. And why wouldn't you when there is a Labour Weekend Sale on? Get into Blackwell Trading Post from 11am today (Saturday / Sunday / Monday) at 205 Papanui Road, Merivale. And enjoy a complimentary gin tasting while you are there!

22/10/2026

BUSINESS CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS OPEN NOW! We are delighted to let small or medium sized businesses in Christchurch know we are now taking bookings for your crew to pop in for a gin tasting as part of your Christmas celebration day!

It's a perfect addition to your big festive day out; we can look after groups of up to 15 or so, and will work though a fun overview of our gins, how to taste them and how to mix them for summer beverage perfection!

Bookings are already flowing in so lock in your date and time now: email [email protected] Blackwell Trading Post is at 205 Papanui Road, Merivale. There is plenty of parking nearby.

22/10/2026

Heading out to celebrate this Labour Weekend? Enjoy a complimentary gin tasting pre-lunch or pre-dinner at Blackwell Trading Post, 205 Papanui Road, Merivale. Ella and Andrew will treat your crew to a three gin tasting and pair them up with the perfect tonic or mixer. So much fun.

Bring your favourite people with you and enjoy what has been described as "New Zealand's most beautiful gin-tasting experience."

Blackwell Trading Post opens at 11am daily and is ready to treat you until 6pm Thursday to Saturday and 5pm Sunday to Wednesday. Call in to see what the fuss is all about.

21/10/2026

Only at Blackwell Trading Post, 205 Papanui Road, Merivale! Head over to beautiful Merivale and get your household stocked for the holiday season.

Blackwell Trading Post is open all Labour weekend from 11am daily with three premium complimentary gin tastings! Has purchasing quality NZ-made gin ever been this much fun?

21/10/2026

SALE STARTS NOW! Blackwell Trading Post is getting Labour Weekend off to a cracking start with a 10% saving on everything in the Tasting Lounge! Here's how it will work:

1. You'll gather a small group of your besties together and head to 205 Papanui Road, Merivale anytime after 11am opening
2. You'll enjoy a FREE three gin tasting experience with Andrew or Ella to see what you should get for yourself or the luckiest ones on your Christmas List
3. You'll browse the extensive gin and gift selection to take full advantage of the 10% sale on everything in store until Monday

Sound like a plan? BLACKWELL TRADING POST opens at 11am daily with almost 20 incredible NZ gins and gin liqueurs to choose from, all presented in beautiful stainless steel flasks. Start your collection while they're on sale!

21/10/2026

FREE Tastings PLUS SAVE 10% on everything in store starts NOW!

Labour weekend is usually when you plant your tomatoes outside and start your Christmas Shopping so we are making that a whole lot of fun at Blackwell Trading Post (the shopping part; you do the tomatoes however you want).

Bring your friends in for a free gin tasting and then shop your way around the store for gifts, which could of course be for you!

See Ella or Andrew at Blackwell Trading Post; 205 Papanui Road, Merivale from 11am daily (and open until 6pm on Thursday / Friday / Saturday - 5pm every other day).

18/10/2026

Our Villager series of gins were developed and taste-tested by our all-female panel of experts to produce some of the most beautiful gins in our range. If you have a gardener, orchardist or beekeeper on your loved-ones list, you might have found them the perfect Christmas gift.

Available now from the new Blackwell Trading Post, 205 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch. Open seven days from 11am. You can even taste them before you buy them!

18/10/2026

Hey Merivale! Have you tried our Gin Christmas Chocolate?

Our friends at Van H Chocolates in Christchurch make it for us by steeping premium Christmas Fruit Mince in GDC Settler Gin for weeks, and then layering that rich goodness within an envelope of beautiful Milk or Dark Chocolate. If you keep it in the fridge, it has a lovely snap when you bite it and crack the chocolate, and then, seconds later? Christmas joy with a hint of premium gin to finish.

These are flying out the door with a bunch of unique Christmas gifts and gin goodies at the new Blackwell Trading Post, 205 Papanui Road, Merivale. We might run out of the chocolate before Christmas. So we'll see you this Labour weekend every day from 11am.

Address

205 Papanui Road
Christchurch
8014

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Website

https://www.blackwelltradingpost.com/, https://greytowngin.com/

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