Toni's Guidebook
Top Restaurants
Toni’ Favourite restaurants
Arbour one of our favourite restaurants in the area, treat yourself to an outstanding seasonal menu with service to match
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Arbour Restaurant
36 Godfrey RdArbour one of our favourite restaurants in the area, treat yourself to an outstanding seasonal menu with service to match
Scotch, amazing Tapas menu the food here is top notch with a very casual scene, and an impressive wine list. Open Monday - Friday 4 til Late
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Scotch Wine Bar & Wine Shop
24-26 Maxwell RdScotch, amazing Tapas menu the food here is top notch with a very casual scene, and an impressive wine list. Open Monday - Friday 4 til Late
High quality dining in an amazing setting for either lunch or dinner, this place is fantastic
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Harvest Restaurant Blenheim
776 Rapaura RdHigh quality dining in an amazing setting for either lunch or dinner, this place is fantastic
Frank's Oyster Bar & Eatery
Extensive menu with small and large sharing plates
Gramado's Restaurant & Bar
74 Main StHearty Brazilian Menu with fantastic service
If you are Travelling and staying in Kaikōura you can not go past this incredible restaurant. The service and the food is outstanding
Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
State Highway 1If you are Travelling and staying in Kaikōura you can not go past this incredible restaurant. The service and the food is outstanding
Wineries and Lunch
Allan Scott Bistro
229 Jacksons RdAlan Scott are open 7days from 10-5pm
Wow this place is fantastic, recently reopened on the very popular RockFerry vineyard. Only open for lunch Wednesday- Saturday 11.30-2.30pm
The Winekitchen
80 Hammerichs RoadWow this place is fantastic, recently reopened on the very popular RockFerry vineyard. Only open for lunch Wednesday- Saturday 11.30-2.30pm
St Clair open Wednesday to Sunday for lunches and light bites
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Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
13 Selmes RdSt Clair open Wednesday to Sunday for lunches and light bites
Harvest Restaurant Blenheim
776 Rapaura RdOne of the most iconic vineyards buildings in Marlborough. The barrel room is also worth a visit.
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Wither Hills Cellar Door
211 New Renwick RdOne of the most iconic vineyards buildings in Marlborough. The barrel room is also worth a visit.
Seddon is a half hr drive from Blenheim. This a an amazing place to bring the family with the white pebble road leading you to the winery there are many animals to see on the way.
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Yealands Estate Winery
Seddon is a half hr drive from Blenheim. This a an amazing place to bring the family with the white pebble road leading you to the winery there are many animals to see on the way.
Wineries
Toni’s favourites. As we live so close to many of the award winning winery’s in Marlborough you are very welcome to use our bikes to cycle your way around them, OR there are many guided winery tours available.
Hans Hertzog wines in my opinion are the best in the Marlborough, they re open through the day for tastings and platters. Hertzog is a must.
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Hans Herzog Estate
81 Jeffries RdHans Hertzog wines in my opinion are the best in the Marlborough, they re open through the day for tastings and platters. Hertzog is a must.
Slightly out of Renwick but well worth the visit. The Chapel in itself is stunning as are the wines.
Clos Henri Vineyard
639 State Hwy 63Slightly out of Renwick but well worth the visit. The Chapel in itself is stunning as are the wines.
Gibson Bridge Vineyard
24 Gee StIf you love aromatics then Gibson Bridge is the place for you.
Open for tastings Wednesday- Friday. Tasting times 11am 12pm, 2pm this can be booked online or just turn up and ring the bell someone is always there
TE WHARE RA Vineyard and Winery
Open for tastings Wednesday- Friday. Tasting times 11am 12pm, 2pm this can be booked online or just turn up and ring the bell someone is always there
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
230 Jacksons RdThe Home of the Iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc!
Fantastic wines, fantastic service what more could you want. Through the summer months Forrest do Sunday sessions, live music starting at 1pm. Bring your picnic and enjoy!
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Forrest Estate Wines
19 Blicks RdFantastic wines, fantastic service what more could you want. Through the summer months Forrest do Sunday sessions, live music starting at 1pm. Bring your picnic and enjoy!
No.1 Family Estate
169 Rapaura RdBUBBLES!!! Need I say more.
Casual Dining
Great food casual atmosphere.
Within walking distance from our door. This lovely little English pub.
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Cork and Keg
33 Inkerman StWithin walking distance from our door. This lovely little English pub.
If your travelling to Havelock this is the place to to stop and have lunch.
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Captains Daughter
72 Main RoadIf your travelling to Havelock this is the place to to stop and have lunch.
The Fancy Cow
Recently opened on Raupara Road
Brewery’s
If wine isn’t your thing we have Brewery’s to!
This is a must see, eclectic and fun decor with an Asian Fusion Menu
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5 Tapped Ltd
30 Scott StThis is a must see, eclectic and fun decor with an Asian Fusion Menu
Boom Town Beer Garden
19 Blicks RoadDodson Street Beer Garden
1 Dodson StThe home of Renaissance Beers!
Wined out visit Moa Brewery there’s nothing quite like craft beer and burgers!
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Moa Brewery Cellar Door
258 Jacksons RdWined out visit Moa Brewery there’s nothing quite like craft beer and burgers!
Activities on the Water
If your wanting to get out onto the water there are many things to do.
Spend a day/ afternoon cruising around the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sounds.
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Beachcomber Cruises. Queen Charlotte Cruise & Track Adventures
London QuaySpend a day/ afternoon cruising around the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sounds.
You will be picked up in Picton by the Lochmara Boat and get taken to the beautiful Lochmara Lodge have a spot of lunch and they will drop you back to Picton again. While you are there take in many of wonderful walks available or use the free paddle boards or kayaks it’s a lovely day one that’s worth a visit. Note they are only open September - May
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Lochmara Lodge
Queen Charlotte SoundsYou will be picked up in Picton by the Lochmara Boat and get taken to the beautiful Lochmara Lodge have a spot of lunch and they will drop you back to Picton again. While you are there take in many of wonderful walks available or use the free paddle boards or kayaks it’s a lovely day one that’s worth a visit. Note they are only open September - May
Wilderness Guides have many different guided tours available from Kayaks to Mountain biking to walks. Give them a call so they can talk you through it
Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds
Wellington StreetWilderness Guides have many different guided tours available from Kayaks to Mountain biking to walks. Give them a call so they can talk you through it
A great way to see the sounds learn how a mussel farm works then get to taste freshly cooked mussels with a glass of Sav
Greenshell Mussel Cruise
A great way to see the sounds learn how a mussel farm works then get to taste freshly cooked mussels with a glass of Sav
Other Activities
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
79 Aerodrome RdHome of Peter Jackson’s Knights of the sky.
Makana Confections
180 Odwyers RoadThe Macadamia toffee crunch is to die for!!!
Queen Charlotte Drive
Queen Charlotte Drive
Port Underwood
The Port Underwood drive
The WitherHills Farm Park has a network of many walks that gradually wind their way up to the Trig Station and beyond, which has incredible views overlooking Marlborough and it’s vineyards.
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Wither Hills Farm Park
The WitherHills Farm Park has a network of many walks that gradually wind their way up to the Trig Station and beyond, which has incredible views overlooking Marlborough and it’s vineyards.