Location: Martinborough
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Things to do in Martinborough, North Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
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. Olivo
Overall Ratings
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!
2. Martinborough Wine Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Evoorua - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Great one stop shop for all the local delicacies, including wine from Martinborough and Gladstone. It has a brilliant selection of Extra Virgin Olive Oils, from within Martinborough and nearby Ruakokoputuna, and most weekends there is a tasting of either wine/Olive Oils or if you are lucky both. This is a great shop to visit, I have found the staff very friendly and helpful....Oh and you can hire bikes from here at a very reasonable price.
3. Peonies Home and Living
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By sitedandsoundsNZ_
Hi Di Thank you for your excellent service. We were first time visitors to Martinborough and visited your lovely shop. On spotting a couple of lovely items, I came back the following day and asked if you would freight the items to my home town, which you said you ship items all over NZ. - So please and excited I bought. I just want to say a big thank you, the three parcels which arrived one after we returned home - well packed and clearly addressed. Just want to say - you provided excellent customer service.
4. Mint at Martinborough
Mint at Martinborough - There is an art to living well and it is one we take very seriously. In an old church under a veranda of grape vines you'll find Mint at Martinborough. A kitchen/homeware store with a vintage twist, where the passionate cook and house proud are well catered for. Mint at Martinborough your ultimate Kitchen, Homeware & Lifestyle Store. Wedding registers welcome. Please note: our hours are seasonal, we are generally closed on Tueday and Wednesday from May to September.
5. Martinborough Lavender - Ranui Essentials
Martinborough Lavender Farm, 8kms south of the centre of Martinborough. Throughout the year a boutique shop is open in the weekends from 10am - 3pm (entry free) selling lavender products, chinaware, homespun babies clothes, cards and linens. Lavender is in full flower November through to February (entry fee during season $5) you can roam amongst the lavender as long as you want during the season. Come and visit and wander around the farm.
