Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Schubert
(
www.schubert.co.nz
; 57 Cambridge Rd; 11am-3pm) German imports who searched for and found
the best spot in the world to produce their favourite wine: pinot noir. Compact cellar door large on personality
with a fine range of wines including the unusual Tribianco, a blend of three white wine varieties.
Bicycle Rental
Bicycles are comfortable cruisers with saddle bags for your booty. Suffice to say, you ought to pay greater atten-
tion to your technique as the day wears on.
Christina Estate Vineyard
(
06-306 8920;
christinaestate@xtra.co.nz
; 28 Puruatanga Rd; full day bicycle/
tandem $25/50;
8.30am-6pm)
Green Jersey Cycle Tour Company
(
021 074 6640;
www.greenjersey.co.nz
;
3hr guided tour incl lunch
$110)
March Hare
(
03-306 5010;
www.march-hare.co.nz
;
18 Kitchener St; full-day bike hire incl picnic lunch
$65)
Martinborough Top 10 Holiday Park
(
06-306 8946, 0800 780 909;
www.martinboroughholidaypark.com
;
cnr Princess & Dublin Sts; full day $35)
Martinborough Wine Centre
(
06-306 9040;
www.martinboroughwinecentre.co.nz
;
6 Kitchener St; half-/
full day $25/35)
Sleeping
Martinborough Top 10 Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK
$
( 06-306 8946, 0800 780 909;
www.martinboroughholidaypark.com
; cnr Princess & Dublin Sts; sites per person
from $18, cabins $65-139; )
An appealing camping ground with grapevine views, just five
minutes' walk to town. It has shady trees and the town pool over the back fence, making it
a cooling oasis on sticky days. Cabins are basic but great value, freeing up your dollars for
the cellar door. Bike hire available from $25 per day.
Claremont
( 0800 809 162, 06-306 9162;
www.theclaremont.co.nz
;
38 Regent St; d $130-158, 4-person apt $280; )
A
classy accommodation enclave 15 minutes' walk to the town centre, the Claremont has
two-storey, self-contained units in great nick, modern studios with spa baths, and spark-
ling two-bedroom apartments, all at reasonable rates (even cheaper in winter and/or mid-
week). Private outlooks, attractive gardens, barbecue areas and bike hire.
MOTEL
$$
Aylstone Retreat
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
