Location: Martinborough
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Martinborough (Māori: Wharekaka) is a town in the South Wairarapa District, in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is 65 kilometres east of Wellington and 35 kilometres south-west of Masterton. The town has a resident population of 1,640 (June 2017).
Restaurants in Martinborough
1. Patuna Farm Adventures
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
Traditional wairarapa sheep and beef farm with an added beauty of a lime stone chasm walk , formed over 1.3 million years, a 3 hour walk through native bush, and down the Ruakokoputuna river, stalactites, flora and fauna stunning photo opportunity’s, you will get wet!!
2. Green Jersey Cycle Tours
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5.0 based on 166 reviews
Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company, does Multiday Bike Tours on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail, Guided Wine Tours in Martinborough NZ and Bicycle Hire. We love to see you riding happy!
3. Martinborough Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Tours start at $99 per person. Ranging from half day afternoon tours to our exclusive 'Martinborough in a Day' tour. Take the stress out of drink/driving as all our tours are fully chauffeured. Our Martinborough in a day tour takes you to four vineyards, enjoy a wine-matched lunch and visit an Olive Grove or take the 'Pinot to Palliser Bay' tour for something different. This tour goes to the fishing village of Ngawi and to the iconic Lighthouse at Cape Palliser. Enjoy lunch and a beer or coffee at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel. All tours are conducted in luxury vehicles hosted by a local who knows the region intimately. This is your opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet winemakers and producers not normally available to the general public, while at the same time tasting the fantastic produce and wines of the region.
4. Olivo
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
A working olive grove, one of the oldest in New Zealand with a purpose built olive oil tasting room.
Reviewed By Red2explorer
Most people go to Matinborough for the vineyards but thia hidden gem is also worth a visit. The hosts gave us a lovely tour of the grove, explaining all about olives, harvesting, the different varieties and many more. At the end of the tour we watched a short video about the pressing of the olives and then proceeded to taste a variety of oils. Thanks to Olivo we now know what to look out for when buying or tasting olive oil, and what each type really means. They also have olive oil soap which I can't wait to try!
5. Poppies Martinborough
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Poppies Martinborough is the tasting room cellar door for our wines we serve a simple but beautiful vineyard platter for lunch that we believe will enhance our wines
Reviewed By fionah108
Poppy and the staff were most welcoming. Our platter was the perfect lunch to have with our chosen wine
6. Brackenridge Day Spa
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa offers a purpose built spa and wellness centre. The day spa features three treatment rooms including a couples' suite, cozy relaxation lounge with fireplace, a sun terrace and spa pool, manicure/pedicure area and and a retail zone. Complementing the day spa is a fully equipped gym with strong local membership following and an impressive heated indoor 20m saltwater lap pool as well as changing rooms complete with showers. Brackenridge Spa is the leading Spa facility in the South Wairarapa and was a finalist in the Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence in 2018 and nominated in the World Luxury Spa Awards for Best Country Spa 2018. Unwind and relax with our signature Brackenridge Massage which comprises a soothing foot ritual followed by a blissful massage using our signature spa oils.
Reviewed By fdgroberts
Lovely setting. I had a Fijian facial which included a 15 minute back massage. Both were of a very high level standard. I live 2 hours drive away, but would make a day trip for one of there special combos.
7. Peonies Crusiers
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
We offer easy to ride, sit on electric scooters that enable you to self tour the Martinborough Vineyards and eateries.
Reviewed By James_9876_NZ - Invercargill, New Zealand
Not expensive compared to how much fun you can have. Easy to ride and service was very friendly. Would do this again if we were to come back and will highly recommend to anyone wanting to get around. Thanks Dean!
8. Palliser Estate
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
The first Winery you come to on State Highway 53 as you enter Martinborough. Look for the white gates on your left. We offer tastings and sales 7 days a week. In Summer, our Chef prepares beautiful fresh platters and lunch offerings to match with our wines. Enjoy a glass or two and friendly game of Petanque in the sun. -Winery tour $30 per person – 50min to an hour – 5 wines to taste while walking around Palliser’s site. -Barrel tasting $55 per person - 50min to an hour – Pinot noir OR chardonnay tasting, conducted in the barrel room, sampling wines from 4 barrels and finish with a taste of one of our Estate wines in the underground cellar -Wine and Cheese pairing – (12 persons max) $50 per person - 50min to an hour –Learn about the beauty of pairing with 5 Estate wines matched to 5 NZ cheeses -Group tasting – (10 to 25 persons) $20 per person
Reviewed By spidernz - Gisborne, New Zealand
After a morning visiting Cape Palliser, what better way to spend the afternoon than drinking wine at Palliser Estate. Friendly and attentive service, delicious wines - we started with tasting selection, then decided to confirm (several times :) ) our favs, just a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the sun. Totally recommended in a beautiful setting.
9. Margrain Vineyard
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Helenjen - Brisbane, Australia
We travel all over the world and love visiting cellar doors.....this one @ Margrain Vineyard has to be rated one of the best. We were made to feel welcome from arrival and Kate is not only extremely knowledgeable but entertaining as well. The tasting room was quite busy when we arrived but she handled it all in good humour and even remembered where everyone was up to.....now that's impressive! The range of wines and quality for such a boutique vineyard is amazing. We ended up settling on the Margrain Gewurtztraminer.....and so pleased we did.....matched beautifully with our dinner from Tamarind in Blenheim a few days later :) If you only visit one cellar door in Martinborough.....this is the one!
