Make a day of it.

Taste Wairau River wines, then make time for Number 11, the restaurant on the estate. A lovely way to give lunch the attention it deserves.

A relaxed collection of places to eat, taste and browse, with gardens to wander. Leave a little room in the day for an unplanned discovery.

A cellar-door stop at The Vines Village for getting to know the wines behind the Whitehaven name.

For those who like their wine with a little sparkle. Discover a Marlborough producer devoted to méthode traditionnelle.

A restaurant and taproom to add to your shortlist when the conversation turns to where to eat next.

A Renwick cellar door where a tasting and a platter can turn into a wonderfully unhurried stop.

See the vines at bicycle pace. This local operator offers cycle hire and guided wine experiences; ask about a route suited to your day.

Extraordinary aircraft and immersive First and Second World War displays. An absorbing change of scene, whatever the weather.

Make a Sunday morning of local growers, seasonal produce and something delicious to take away.

A winding scenic road through the Sounds between Picton and Havelock. Give yourself time to stop, look around and enjoy the journey.

Annie and Al know the pleasure of a good ride and somewhere welcoming to land. Find El Grouso in the motorcycle accommodation community.