Things to do in Blenheim, South Island: The Best Food & Drink

July 7, 2021 Chanda Heide

Sample the beloved vintages of the Marlborough Wine Region in Blenheim, an agricultural town in the heart of New Zealand’s renowned wine hub. More than 20 wineries are just a hop, skip and a corkscrew away from Blenheim, where a stream of cafes and restaurants serve up tasty, artisan fare. One of the sunniest towns in New Zealand, Blenheim is the perfect destination for foodies and wine lovers who love to soak up the sun while sipping the fruits of a vineyard’s labor.
Restaurants in Blenheim

1. Wine Tours By Bike

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Wine Tours By Bike

A very warm welcome from Steve and Jo. "This is self-guided biking at its best!". Starting from our base in Renwick, where the highest concentration of cellar doors is found, you will have the freedom to set the pace & decide how far you want to bike, who you want to visit, & all without the pressure of having to keep up with others. FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO & FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION (within 15km of our base in Renwick) so you don’t have to risk drinking & driving. Full emergency back-up service in case you have an issue with your bike (eg. puncture or chain falling off), hi-vis helmets & a detailed cellar door map, a briefing at the start to help you get orientated with the area & to tell you about the different cellar doors & what they offer. Up to date menus for lunch ideas & help to book a table. Free collection of any wines bought on the day. Range of step-thru bikes, tandems, trikes & 4 wheeled bikes (roadsters) & kids bikes. Tow-alongs & trailers (FOC) for families.

2. Bubbly Grape Wine Tours

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Bubbly Grape Wine Tours

Winners of the Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Awards for wine tour operator of the year! Bubbly family owned relaxed wine tour with hosts as Effervescent as Champagne! Smaller group sizes, tasting incredible wines from the world famous Marlborough Wine region in a safe informative environment. We pick you up from your accommodation in our comfortable Mercedes Vehicles, where you can taste all the varieties that this area has to offer. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and of course Sparkling Wines. Let us be the highlight of your New Zealand visit. Let us Drive You To Drink!!

3. Marlborough Wine Tours

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Marlborough Wine Tours

We provide tours around the Marlborough wineries. We make every effort to make them to individual needs where possible and include sightseeing and lots of information on the Marlborough region. We cater for all types of Wine Tour including Private Tours. Please enquire by emailing us for more information.

4. Explore Marlborough Wine Tours

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Explore Marlborough Wine Tours

Explore Marlborough Wine Tours offer fully guided biking and driving wine tours of the Marlborough wine region. We are the only company in Marlborough offering guided biking wine tours with both half and full day options available. All our tours include pick up and drop off from your accommodation,morning tea,the benefit of the local knowledge of our guides and an Explore Marlborough drink bottle to take away with you as a momento of your day. Our Deluxe biking and driving tours include a winery lunch and glass of wine included in the tour cost.

5. Na Clachan Wine Tours

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Na Clachan Wine Tours

Join us on a relaxed, friendly wine tour around some of Marlborough's best wineries. Na Clachan have grown organic grapes for Allan Scott Family Estate blanc de blancs, so we know the industry from the roots up. Discover the history and geography of the wine region, how grapes are grown and transformed into stunning wines and what makes Marlborough wines, particularly sauvignon blanc stand out from the crowd. Small group size. Modern air conditioned vehicle. Great wines. Pick-up and return to local accommodation.

6. Eradus Wines Cellar Door

193 Rapaura Road Rd 4, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand +64 3-577 5177 [email protected] http://www.eraduswines.co.nz
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Eradus Wines Cellar Door

Eradus Wines Cellar Door Winetasting, Wine/food match and Import wines

7. Terravin Cellar Door

367 Brookby Road, Blenheim 7272 New Zealand +64 3-572 9890 [email protected] http://www.terravin.co.nz
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Terravin Cellar Door

The TerraVin Cellar Door is located on a North facing slope in the Omaka Valley. A beautiful site with the most amazing views.Come and try our hand picked, hand crafted wines in our little Cellar Door hosted by Nicki.

8. The Prenzel Distilling Company

15 Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand +64 3-520 8215 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/PrenzelNZ/
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The Prenzel Distilling Company

We are a boutique, family, locally owned business who have been operating in Marlborough for over 20 years. We specialise in all natural flavours, use traditional techniques when distilling and offer top quality products. Come in for your free tasting today.

9. Hop n Grape Tours

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Hop n Grape Tours

*** The only tour in Marlborough where a local Winemaker is your tour guide!!! Here is a fun, flexible, and informative wine tour tailored for you. Whether you are thirsty for knowledge… or thirsty for wine, let the experts in the industry open doors to places you can’t go without a winemaker. You get to start your day with a vineyard tour and winery tour. This allows you insight to the winemaking process and teaches you how to be a professional wine taster. This tour will leave you satisfied whether you know everything, something, or nothing about wine. If someone in your group have a preference for beer... don't despair we have this covered! Marlborough is the home of just a handful of breweries, but they just happen to be ultra-premium, hand-crafted, and award winning beers and ciders! You'll have an amazing day out which is relaxed, informative and unforgettable. If this sounds like you... BOOK NOW!!! We collect guest from Picton on the Full day wine Tour around Marlborough.

10. Jade Tours

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Jade Tours

We offer daily Wine Tours to some of the finest wineries that Marlborough has to offer. You can choose from our Half day, Full day or Private tours to the picturesque cellar doors of our internationally famous wineries and revel in the stunning aromas and textures of their multi-award winning wines. Our wine tours are fun, informative and flexible – choose the homes of your favourite wine labels or let us show you a mixture of the internationally recognised and the boutique family-run wineries. On a private tour, you can meet the stellar wine makers and have a face to face tutorial on the secrets of viticulture and find out for yourself, the dedication and passion that goes into every bottle. You can even blend your personal vintage from the barrels on display. Jade Tours is a Destination Management company and we pride ourselves in providing an exemplary service to our guests. We will fill your holiday in Marlborough with magical memories. Our links to adventure and leisure activities and scenic bus tours around Marlborough, ensure days filled with fun. If preferred, we can package a full 5 star Marlborough experience from luxury lodges, helicopter transfers and gourmet meals and include your preferences from the Sounds in the north to the Whales in Kaikoura and all the adventure activities in between. We have visits to local breweries and gourmet food producers and local ecological attractions. Our new 12 seater luxury bus will ferry you in supreme comfort from your arrival to departure. Our JADE OWL BED and BREAKFAST has 2 comfortable double rooms with queen sized beds and access to our secluded garden. Jade Tours really does make magical memories in Marlborough.

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