Location: Martinborough
Top Things to do in Martinborough
Things to do in Martinborough, North Island: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
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. Hamden Estate
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Poppies Martinborough
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Poppies Martinborough is the tasting room cellar door for our wines we serve a simple but beautiful vineyard platter for lunch that we believe will enhance our wines
Reviewed By fionah108
Poppy and the staff were most welcoming. Our platter was the perfect lunch to have with our chosen wine
3. StoneCutter Estate
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
WINE TRICKS WINE TOUR at StoneCutter Estate A fantastic experience for the novice and aficionado alike,the WineTricks' Wine Tour is based in the vineyard itself and includes behind-the-scenes insights on grape growing and wine making. Tour guests sample wines whilst assembling knowledge and appreciation for the Martinboorugh wine region.
Reviewed By maddipham209 - Wellington, New Zealand
The staff is very friendly and gives lots of information. The wines range is not that big but really of great quality. I wish they sold some bread or snacks. But overall very nice experience
4. On Giants' Shoulders
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Braden and Gabrielle Crosby are winegrowers, gardeners, parents and lovers of wine, driven to make textured white wines and perfumed Pinot noir from their four hectare vineyard in the heart of Martinborough. Always happy to see old friends and welcome new ones, we invite you to visit our vineyard to experience our extraordinary wines; and the stunning natural beauty of our vineyard overlooking the majestic Tararua Ranges. Visits are by reservation only. Our tastings are private, intimate and informative experiences guided by either Braden or Gabrielle.
Reviewed By GM007_1 - Auckland, New Zealand
A fantastic tasting with the owner and winemaker (Braden) A small group taken through an intimate tasting. Great to hear the personnel stories of the winery and the stories of each of the wines This is so much more than just a tasting and worth booking And the wines are fantastic as well. If you are a wine enthusiast make a booking you will love the experience.
5. Palliser Estate
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
The first Winery you come to on State Highway 53 as you enter Martinborough. Look for the white gates on your left. We offer tastings and sales 7 days a week. In Summer, our Chef prepares beautiful fresh platters and lunch offerings to match with our wines. Enjoy a glass or two and friendly game of Petanque in the sun. -Winery tour $30 per person – 50min to an hour – 5 wines to taste while walking around Palliser’s site. -Barrel tasting $55 per person - 50min to an hour – Pinot noir OR chardonnay tasting, conducted in the barrel room, sampling wines from 4 barrels and finish with a taste of one of our Estate wines in the underground cellar -Wine and Cheese pairing – (12 persons max) $50 per person - 50min to an hour –Learn about the beauty of pairing with 5 Estate wines matched to 5 NZ cheeses -Group tasting – (10 to 25 persons) $20 per person
Reviewed By spidernz - Gisborne, New Zealand
After a morning visiting Cape Palliser, what better way to spend the afternoon than drinking wine at Palliser Estate. Friendly and attentive service, delicious wines - we started with tasting selection, then decided to confirm (several times :) ) our favs, just a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the sun. Totally recommended in a beautiful setting.
6. Margrain Vineyard
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Helenjen - Brisbane, Australia
We travel all over the world and love visiting cellar doors.....this one @ Margrain Vineyard has to be rated one of the best. We were made to feel welcome from arrival and Kate is not only extremely knowledgeable but entertaining as well. The tasting room was quite busy when we arrived but she handled it all in good humour and even remembered where everyone was up to.....now that's impressive! The range of wines and quality for such a boutique vineyard is amazing. We ended up settling on the Margrain Gewurtztraminer.....and so pleased we did.....matched beautifully with our dinner from Tamarind in Blenheim a few days later :) If you only visit one cellar door in Martinborough.....this is the one!
7. Schubert Wines
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
A world search, which also included France, Germany, North and South America as well as Australia for the ideal area with perfect conditions for viticulture, especially for Pinot Noir, brought Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling, graduates of the German Viticulture and Oenology University in Geisenheim to the Wairarapa, New Zealand. Schubert vineyards are closely planted and the unique climate produces low yields and internationally award winning wines with intense and complex character; predominantly exported to currently 25 countries.
Reviewed By togs73 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Schubert was the last on our list for wine tasting and we were not disappointed. Coco was attentive and ensured we weren’t sitting around without a taster for too long. We ended up ordering a mixed case of four different wines which coco arranged to be couriered home. They arrived home before we did - how’s that for service! You don’t have to book for a tasting but it does fill up fast. From memory bookings are recommended for groups of six or more.
8. Ata Rangi Martinborough
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Ata Rangi is one of the founding vineyards of Martinborough, originally planting on the stony terrace in 1980. By appointment, its Cellar Door offers an intimate personalised tasting experience, sharing the story of the business and the history of the region, accompanied by a seated tasting of a selection of current wines. There is no charge for the tasting. However, with limited placings available, bookings are essential.
Reviewed By paulmX1207MC - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We had booked a tasting here. Very worthwhile. Seated at a tabled we were able to try a number of their wines. Other turned up there for a tasting but without a booking - they were turned away. We purchased quite a lot of wine there.
9. Haythornthwaite Wines
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Small boutique vineyard presenting Sauvigon Blanc, Pinot Rose, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and our specialty Gewurztraminer. Situated in the Martinborough Terraces appellation, we are open 7 days all year round. Winter hours 12pm - 5pm. Summer hours are 11am - 6pm Platter food available, wine by the glass and the opportunity to try one of three tasting tiers
Reviewed By 977bradc - Wellington, New Zealand
Modest cellar door, excellent wines and knowledgeable staff, tucked away so its nice and quiet. Recommend.
10. Colombo Martinborough
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Enjoy our wines in a relaxed cellar door environment. Take a seat, take your time and enjoy our selection of wines on tasting. Or if you would prefer to lounge outside on the beanbags in the Wairarapa sun or cosy up by the fire in the middle of winter, you can also purchase by the glass or share a bottle with friends accompanied by our tasty selection of food options.
Reviewed By dominiquetennant - Wellington, New Zealand
Awesome sunny wee place to chill in the afternoon with a Delish beverage and pizza. No menu night is also fantastic, highly recommend
