Vineyards & Restaurants

Woollaston Estate, Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson's wineries and vineyards are scattered through two beautiful areas... the gently rolling Moutere hills and the stoney alluvial Waimea Plains, both within easy driving distance from Wharetutu Boutique Bed and Breakfast. Soils range from the stony silt loams on the plains to the heavier clay loam and gravel on the Moutere hills. An average of 1150 degree days over the growing period is similar to parts of France, especially Burgundy.

Nelson's climate is ideal for the production of world class wine. The long warm summers and cool autumn nights produce wine with intense fruit flavours, good acid balance and weight.

It is no surprise then that Pinot Noir is challenging Chardonnay as the great wine of the region. Nelson Sauvignon Blanc and Nelson Riesling have also amassed a collection of national and international awards.

 

 

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Jester House & Cafe

Coastal Highway, Tasman

 

First Impressions: A Nelson icon since 1991. The Jester House Café combines a fun family environment with intriguing garden, tame eels and wholesome and satisfying cuisine. A must-visit destination.

Ambiance: Rebuilt in 2006 as a sustainable Eco-building it oozes creativity with a relaxed, rural character - from the giant toaster to the big chess game on the lawn. The playground and spacious lawns means parents can relax while children play nearby.

Food Style: Tasty and homemade. Lunch menu includes pan-fried fish, salads, focaccia sandwiches, kids plates or try a platter to share. Where ever possible they use local organic produce. To drink, there's great Nelson wines and beers, fair trade coffee, local juices and their famous grandma's lemonade.

 

2 minute drive from Wharetutu Bed and Breakfast.

 

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Up the Garden Path Cafe/Gallery

473 High Street, Motueka

 

First impressions: Discover an art garden, and indoor/outdoor dining at this innovative and appealing café where you can pursue creativity while enjoying the café cuisine.

Ambiance: Open and relaxed, this is a great venue for couples out exploring the beautiful region, and for families who like space and time to recharge!

Food Style: Mediterranean cuisine: wraps and pitas, yummy brushetta, fish, char-grilled chicken skewers with chili aioli. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options. Desserts and healthy options for the children.

Perfect When: A blend of relaxation and retail therapy in the gallery appeals. When you feel like an unhurried morning or afternoon tea, for tasty lunches.

 

10 minute drive from Wharetutu Bed and Breakfast.

 

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The Thai Chef strives for a balance of flavours, textures and colours. Ideally, a Thai meal offers a combination of flavours, sweet, hot, sour and salty. Sometimes several of these are present in a single creation, subtly blended, while in other dishes one flavour predominates. Most often in addition to the obligatory bowl of rice of noodles, there will be soup of some kind, a curry, a steamed fish, a fried one, a salad and sauces.

At 'Chokdee" we take great care in preparing cuisine from recipes handed down for centuries adjusted to today's tastes and served in an authentic manner. We have an extensive selection of dishes on our menu made from fresh herbs and spices.

15 minute drive from Wharetutu Bed and Breakfast.

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Bouterey’s Restaurant
251 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson

In Nelson we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by amazing produce. We believe in eating and picking what’s in season as most top restaurants do. Our point of difference is that our chefs are sent out to the local farms up to four times a week and they dig the produce for our diners. By picking from the vines and digging from the ground our chefs really get to know their produce. This way they learn how the produce is planted, how long it takes to grow and especially whether or not the quality is good.

We believe in keeping it simple. Let the flavours speak for themselves. There is no point in having confusing flavours on a plate. Each one should complement the other.

We also make our own pancetta and prosciutto, bake our own breads, make our own pickles and chutneys, buy the freshest of fish and the tenderest of meats… you might say everything we do is hand crafted.

20 minute drive from WharetutuBed and Breakfast.