Martinborough and the greater South Waiararpa region offer a wealth of opportunities to indulge in the best Wine, Food and Shopping experiences New Zealand has to offer.
When planning your stay, a great place to start is the Martinborough Village website, but if you’re short on time these are a few of our favourite places to visit whilst you enjoy your stay.
Eat, Drink and be Merry
Martinborough Brewery – for the afternoon sun, great Kiwiana inspired menu to match their award winning beers. Try the beer tasting flights if you can’t decide and you can’t beat a beer and some Cheerios in the sun. They also brew their own Cider and have local wines available for the non-beer drinker.
A: 10 Ohio Street, Martinborough; P: +64 6 306 6249; E: info@martinboroughbrewery.co.nz
Cool Change – Head down for locals’ drinks on Friday night, the always popular Pub and Bistro restaurant is a great place to get a taste of the Martinborough lifestyle. The shared-roast for two is a must have!
A: 8 Memorial Square, Martinborough; P: +64 6 306 9665; E: coolc@coolc.co.nz
Poppies Vineyard – open for lunch, the Platters are famous and a tasting with Poppy is not to be missed! Very popular, bookings essential. No. 1 on Trip Advisor for good reason!
A: 91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough; P: +64 6 306 8473; E: info@poppiesmartinborough.co.nz
Tirohana Estate – looking for a great place for that Vineyard Dinner? Toby and the team will look after you and you can even book a pickup and drop off so you can really enjoy the evening.
A: 42 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough; P: +64 6 306 9933; E: info@tirohanaestate.com
Colombo – great for that relaxing afternoon in one of their beanbags amongst the vines. Grab a platter, enjoy the wine and soak up the sun. They are open late ‘till 5.30pm most weekends so a great way to finish the day. Make sure you check out the wine wall!
A: 107 Todds Road, Martinborough; P: +64 27 848 3512; E: info@colombo.co.nz
Coney Wines – open for lunch and not to be missed in their courtyard in the vines. Make sure you ask to do a tasting at your table with Tim Coney for an experience of witty banter, linguistic tongue-twisters and of course a discussion on Wine! Bookings recommended.
A: Dry River Road, RD1, Martinborough; P: +64 6 306 8345; E: info@coneywines.co.nz