Marlborough
Wine
Country
MARLBOROUGH WINE TRAIL Home to more than 30 cellar doors, for an annually updated trail map visit wine-marlborough.co.nz/visit/ RIDE THE GOLDEN MILE Cycle 6km through Rapaura and Renwick, stopping at nine wineries over two days. ‘Golden Mile champions’ also win prizes; get a stamp from five official stops to earn your prize. THE VINES VILLAGE is a familyfriendly venue combining a café, wine cellar, boutiques, playgrounds and bike rental, all within extensive lakeside grounds. THE WINE STATION Located in the newly renovated Blenheim Railway Station, an elegant heritage building, sample from 80 premium Marlborough wines and top it off with a gourmet platter. Knock them all out in one day at the MARLBOROUGH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL, when over 40 wineries, eateries and bands assemble on one vineyard. Held every February.
Winery in Blenheim © Destination Marlborough
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HAVELOCK’S ICONIC RESTAURANT 73 Main Rd, Havelock Ph: +64 3 574 2824 Email: musselpot@xtra.co.nz www.themusselpot.co.nz
• Open lunch and dinner • Non seafood dishes • Gluten free • Vegetarian • Just look for the giant pot of mussels on the roof • Open through spring, summer & autumn • Visit our website for current seasonal hours
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