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Marlborough
Shopping
Marlborough The largest town on the Wairau Plains is Blenheim. Paved streets and tree-lined pavements invite visitors to stay a while and explore the compact, yet comprehensive, central business district.
Beyond the town is a thriving art and craft trail. Visitors could take home a bone carving or some fresh country preserves, a pot or painting from one of Marlborough's talented artistic community.
Dining
Marlborough Marlborough is known the world over as the home of award-winning Sauvignon Blanc. Fittingly, the province has developed a rich tapestry of restaurants, cafes and eateries to compliment the wonderful wines. Visitors can sample ocean-fresh catches, fresh produce and gourmet fare at one of the numerous restaurants in Blenheim or enjoy a gastronomic exploration of the Wairau Plain and the towns of Picton, Havelock, and Kekerengu.
Make the most of the region's long summer season and savour an outdoor dining experience at a vineyard restaurant. In winter visitors can head indoors for a roaring fire at one of the region's inner city dining places.
And while dining, visitors should be sure to toast Marlborough with a glass of local Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. West Coast The West Coast's most famous culinary event is the Wild Foods Festival in March.
A celebration of the coast's unique lifestyle, food and hospitality, the event is described as 'an extravaganza of gourmet bush tucker (slang word for 'food')'. Another prime time for foodies to visit is spring, when the Coast's greatest delicacy, whitebait (a tiny type of fish), is scooped out of local rivers.
People who miss these events needn't be disappointed, because fantastic dining opportunities exist all the year round. The Bayhouse Café in Westport is a New Zealand Tourism Award Finalist 2001 and is worth a visit. Café de Paris in Hokitika is another of the region's most celebrated eating experiences.
To complement these memorable dining opportunities, the West Coast has a strong brewing tradition dating back to the Gold Rush days. Monteiths and Miners breweries have evolved into boutique brew houses that produce an fantastic range of beers. Both companies offer tours and sampling opportunities at their respective premises