What to do and see in Marlborough Region, South Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

October 10, 2021 Janette Largent

The fertile soil and temperate climate of the Wairau River Valley provide the perfect conditions for a wine lover's paradise. Marlborough's thousands of acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries create delectable wines of diverse varietals, from full-bodied Pinot Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. The countryside boasts unsurpassed beauty, with its majestic mountains, verdant vineyards and the labyrinth of waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Restaurants in Marlborough Region

1. Seaside Gems

12A London Quay, Picton 7220 New Zealand +64 3-573 8151 [email protected] http://www.seasidegems.co.nz
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Seaside Gems

2. Brereton Blue Pearls

2 London Quay, Picton 7220 New Zealand 64 3 5737 51
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Brereton Blue Pearls

3. Feebe's

68 A Upper High Street, Picton 7220 New Zealand +64 3-573 6816 http://www.feebes.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Feebe's

4. Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts

1A Nelson Street Cnr Nelson St. & Grove Road, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand +64 3-577 9927 [email protected] http://www.bluepenguingifts.co.nz
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts

Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts - a unique collection from Marlborough and New Zealand features a superb range of gifts and NZ souvenirs including possum merino clothing, skincare products, and greenstone/jade. Beautiful New Zealand-made jewellery in silver, gold, paua and jade is crafted on site. Our gallery exhibits the work of talented local artists, sculptors and wood carvers. Located opposite the railway station in Blenheim.

8 High Street, Picton 7220 New Zealand +64 3-573 8525 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/karakawoodgallery/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Karaka Wood Gallery

Karaka Wood Gallery specialises in New Zealand Native Wood Gifts, Homewares, Wooden Toys, Souviners, Woodturning, Traditional and Contemporary Wood Carving. Visit Karaka Wood Gallery to see resident Woodturner and Artist, Richard Neighbour at work in his studio.

6. Wino's Marlborough

49 Grove Road, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand +64 3-578 4196 [email protected] http://www.winos.co.nz
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Wino's Marlborough

Wino's is Marlborough's Fine Wine retailer. We have a huge range of local, national and international wines as we as specialty spirits and craft beers from around New Zealand. We have wine tastings available every week Wednesday - Sunday. Other Services: -Imported French Cheese - Scotch Whisky - Giftware - Free advise on wine tours and wineries to visit

7. The Honey Collection

74 Grove Road, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand +64 3-578 6303 [email protected] http://www.honeycollection.co.nz
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The Honey Collection

Welcome to our world of authentically natural skincare. We believe that Mother Nature knows best. We also believe in tangible results you can see and feel, and we believe in the power of nature to bring you these results. This is why we take pride in using the finest ingredients crafted by nature. We blend these botanicals with the finest liquid gold that we can source- New Zealand’s pure UMF™ Mānuka honey to create our natural skincare, backed by scientifically validated ingredients, to help you on your way to enjoying luminous, healthy skin Discover your natural beauty, naturally.

8. Makana Confections

Corner of Rapaura Road and O'Dwyer's Road, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand +64 3-570 5370 [email protected] http://www.makana.co.nz
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Makana Confections

Reviewed By 965bridgetp - Pahiatua, New Zealand

This is a must visit. The staff warmly greeted us as we entered the shop and we were offered three different tastings while we were there. It was interesting to watch the chocolatiers at work. Making chocolate really is a labour of love. Although the chocolate is on the expensive side, it is quality and very delicious. We took home a bag of brittle to enjoy.

9. Omaka Springs Estate

47 Kennedys Road, Renwick 7243 New Zealand +64 3-572 9933 http://www.omaka.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Let us take you on a journey at Omaka Springs Estates for a truly personal and unique cellar door experience. We are a working vineyard, winery, and olive grove specializing in wines and olive oil grown and hand-crafted in the Omaka Valley.

10. Allan Scott Family Winemakers

229 Jacksons Road, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand +64 3-572 9054 [email protected] http://www.allanscott.com
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4.5 based on 226 reviews

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Allan Scott is one of the true pioneers and a name synonymous with New Zealand’s acclaimed Marlborough region, having been involved with the planting of the region’s first vineyard in 1973. In June 2011 he was awarded with a Queens Birthday honour for services to the New Zealand wine industry. Allan along with wife Catherine founded the Allan Scott Family Winemakers label in 1990 and quickly became a household brand name in the highly competitive wine industry. Today Allan, Catherine and entire family of Victoria, Joshua and Sara head up the production marketing and management of the company with a highly skilled operational team. The family produces a range of aromatic wines especially well suited to the region’s gravelly soils and sunny climate; Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer while an exceptional Methode Traditionelle made with the traditional techniques and using only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is also produced.

Reviewed By jeano145 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

We always enjoy Alan Scotts on our annual visits to NZ from the UK. The setting is very pretty and the food always good. Possibly this year even better with the addition of some new and very tasty dishes, the Pork Belly received 'delicious' from our 11 year old grandson and his Mum. The cheese platter was very good and the whole meal for eight of us first class. We visited twice in 10days which is a good recommendation as there are several must visit wineries.

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