Top 10 Things to do in Upper Moutere, New Zealand

PLEASE NOTE: Mahana Cellar Door has closed for winter and will re-open in spring. The only vineyard situated in the stunning region of Mahana, Nelson, NZ. A fully organic winery which is producing wines that speak more about the place they are from. Elegant, cool climate Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling & Sauvignon Blanc.

Rimu Grove is committed to producing the finest wine that reflects the terroir of the Nelson Moutere winegrowing region. The Rimu Grove philosophy starts with an uncompromising desire to produce the best wines possible. Meticulous management in the vineyard produces grapes with a fine balance of varietal flavours, textures and aromas. The fruit and wine are handled carefully to retain and accentuate those delicate characteristics. Every effort is made to produce the finest wine.

We are a Wee organic shop in the beautiful Ruby Bay, we sell everything from organic coconut oil, to lovely fresh organic produce and we deliver fruit and vege boxes right at your home or work place. We offer FREE Delivery to local area, Delivery days and times are available on our website. We also have a super amazing FLOUR MILL so fresh milled flour has never been easier.

From the beautiful Waimea Plains come the inspired and innovative wines of the South Island's oldest family winery, Seifried Estate. Harvested from Estate grown, 'Sustainably Accredited' vineyards scattered throughout the Nelson region, this is a winery with a focus and passion for beautifully crafted wines. From humble beginnings in the Moutere Valley near Nelson in 1973, Seifried Estate has grown to become synonymous with sustainability, quality, innovation and family values. The family business has grown and now farms over 250 hectares of vines, with their wines being sold in 22 countries, including having established themselves as a familiar and favoured brand in New Zealand. A leading producer of Nelson Sauvignon Blanc, Seifried has also gained a reputation for interesting and unusual varieties, including Grüner Veltliner, Würzer and Zweigelt - paying homage to Hermann's Austrian heritage. In September 2014, Hermann and Agnes were acknowledged for their tremendous contribution to New Zealand wine and inducted as Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers. They made history as the first husband and wife team to be recognised and it was also the first time a woman has been honoured. The passion has been passed on with all three of the Seifried "children" now home and working in the company. Each brings experience and knowledge gained in various roles around the world. The grandchildren have also become regulars at the winery, eager to help and get their hands (and feet!) dirty, and follow in "Opa and Nana's" footsteps. A family business, sharing their wines with the world. And home to the fabulous Sweet Agnes Riesling - New Zealand's most awarded dessert wine.

Animal Farm is the ultimate hands on farm experience. Set on 17ha, we have over 40 varieties of rare breed farm animals from NZ and around the world.

The Tame eels at Jester House have been an attraction for 20 years. They are naturally occuring stream fauna in many streams in New Zealand but their numbers have deminished due to habitat destruction and over fishing.This is your chance to get upclose and handfeed these suprising creatures