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January 15, 2020 By lpbjagfnz

Fresh Fruit in Nelson Tasman? Where are the best places?

Summer is definitely the time for fresh fruits in Tasman Nelson region. I’m a real fan of peaches nectaraines apricots pineapple strawberries blueberries…all cut up and combined into a fruit salad.

But …where do you find the best and freshest fruit salads? Over the years I have frequented Lowes orchard in Brightwater, but they have unfortunately have had to close their orchard shop (too much theft). They do however sell at the two Nelson markets, one on wednesday 8-30 to 1-30 and the big and busy guy on Saturday. You can find more details here on whats on Nelson

I also often drop in to The Big Berry on McShanes road – these guys make the best fresh fruit ice cream and usually have a superb selection of fresh berries- also pick your own.

But…I need to develop this resource. For example over the last few weeks we have been buying local botsenberries in a small honesty box fridge on Mapua drive. Absolutley delicious. But what about blueberries? Cherries are a bit over now, at least at Ruby Bay cherries. Apples? Stone fruits?

January 1, 2020 By lpbjagfnz

Moutere Artisans

Upper Moutere – a small village outside Nelson in New Zealand’s South Island – home to a bunch of creative and productive people.

Who are these guys? Moutere Artisans?

Check out their website – they make glorious wine, stunning sheep cheese and olive oils. They grow gourmet mushrooms and strawberries and make traditional cider from real cider apples. Local conserves are made and bottled in the village using plums, blackberries and boysenberries. It is home to leading ceramic artists, sculptors and wood workers. The Moutere Inn is the oldest pub in New Zealand and pours 13 artisan beers.

These people are the Moutere Artisans and they invite you to explore their very special village. Check out their website:

November 22, 2019 By lpbjagfnz

Mapua Wharf buzzing on a summer’s evening

Lynne and I walked down to the Mapua Wharf the night before New Years eve last year . The weather was perfect, and the Wharf was buzzing on this ideal summer’s evening. Here’s a short video clip to celebrate the magic that night.

ps: Thanks to the TDC management and all the businesses on the Wharf – you all should be VERY pleased, and proud. Thank you for creating such an amazing ambience for such a great variety of people.

October 27, 2018 By John

November special – Neudorf Pinot Noir and 15% discount

Planning a late Spring early Summer getaway? How about a complimentary bottle of Neudorf Pinot Noir?

Early summer in Nelson/Tasman is terrific for cycling, walking, swimming (maybe!!), relaxing and indulging your taste buds down at the Wharf. NIWA is predicting a long hot summer this year, so… bring a friend and come on down after the usual summer crowds.

The promotion applies to bookings made directly on our website for the period 1-30 November 2018.

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December 30, 2017 By lpbjagfnz

Restaurant, cafe, winery and craft beer options in and around Mapua

There are an amazing number of cafe and restaurant options in and around Mapua: food, coffee, wine tasting, craft beer. They don’t call the cycle Trail the “Great Taste Trail” for nothing! The Wharf, the Village, the Leisure PArk, and of coruse the Wineries in Upper Moutere, Kina and the Waimea valley.

…on the Wharf

The Jellyfish, on the Wharf – open year round. The newly refurbished Jellyfish is great!

The Appleshed, on the Wharf – open 7 days a week, year round. (Mapu41south guests receive a 10% discount voucher at the Appleshed with purchases over $50)

Do yourself a favour: try breakfast or brunch on the Jellyfish , catching the morning sunrise and sparkle of the Waimea looking towards Rabbit Island, then and evening meal or dessert at the Appleshed, catching the setting sun over the Waimea basin to the south. Then reverse the order on another day.

Alberta’s on the Wharf on the Wharf in the new Shed 4 complex – smoothies, ice cream, coffee, healthy food – our fantastic neighbours, Julia and Klaus, are the new owners. You must try their flamed salmon on a Friday night!

Hamish’s on the Wharf – great burgers shakes and fresh fruit ice cream at family affordable prices.

The Smokehouse on the Wharf is everyone’s favorite fish and chip shop, and has a wide variety of premium smoked seafood (buy your ketchup at the 4 square in the Village to save a few shekels) – Golden Bear and Rimu Wine bar are happy with you eating your fish ‘n chips on their premises as long as you buy a drink too. A win-win.

Golden Bear Brewery on the Wharf – open every day from 3pm and from 12pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday – music during the summer> Friday nights is buzzing the whole year ’round, as locals and visitors alike gather to socialize.

Rimu Wine Bar on the Wharf – open all year round. Terrific selection of “wine trees” for tastings with an amazing selection of regional wines and good wood-fired pizza (Mapua41South guests receive one 15% discount voucher for the Rimu Wine bar) ! Family friendly (as are all the cafes and restaurants on the Wharf) .

Did you know?- you can enjoy a beer or a glass of wine with your fish and chips right on the Wharf. Both Jim at the Golden Bear and Patrick at the Rimu Wine on the Wharf bar welcome you to buy your drinks with them, buy your fish and chips from the Smokehouse then bring the goodies back to eat at their venues, with their drinks!. Fantastic cooperation between businesses here. A win win strategic solution for customers and these sellers!

..in the Village

The Java Hut – Paul and Manu serve up great coffee – a definite favorite with the locals, and visitors in the know. Great for that early morning caffeine fix (open from 7-30am) .

Sprig and Fern Mapua – open 7 days; Mon-Fri 2pm till late, Sat and Sun from 12pm to late.

The Mapua Village Bakery is now up and running, after purchasing the space formerly occupied by The Naked Bun. The coffee is good (Jason is back as baristra) , the range of breads and other baked goods is fantastic, and they have a gourmet baked pie menu that would have to be the most impressive I have seen in my 40 years at New Zealand – 2 A4 pages, freshly baked, and all at reasonable prices . My favourite though is the Danish pastry ….so good I wrote a blog post about it!! BCanadian I’d also give their apple pie a 9 out of 10!

in the Leisure Park…

The Boat Shed, in the Leisure park – open from 10:30am till late , Thursday through Sunday. At times the blue colours to the sky and the sea are simply stunning – as this photo attests. Great coffee.

…nearby in Upper Moutere…(during winter months please check winery websites for opening hours….)

Neudorf is now open for tastings – bookings are adviseable for small groups so that you can receive vip style treatment .

Mahana – Wine tastings typically open , 11am-4:30pm weekdays, 10am-4:30pm weekends (brunch too) . The kitchen was closed during the winter but is now open and under new management Forsters at Mahana

Kahurangi Estate – open 7 days a week from 10:30am-4:30pm for wine tasting, but food options limited until the summer arrives: olives, almonds or biscotti are available with the wine tasting or, as part of Kahurangi’s special “Port board” (3 imported Portugese ports) – check website during the winter for opening hours.

Moutere Hills vineyard and cafe is open Friday Saturday & Sunday , with meals in the wine bar on Friday nights-check website during the winter for opening hours.

Moutere Inn – 7 minute drive away , on the upper Moutere Highway – NZ’s oldest pub, 13 local craft beers on tap, great food.

*Note : most of these great cafes/restaurants are open every day of the year and are no more than a 4 minute walk from us here at Mapua41south 🙂

Of course there are many other great things to do in Mapua and the Tasman Region over the winter (besides eating and drinking) and we will let you know about some of these in one of our next blogs!

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Spring and Winter Specials 2021

We are offering a 25% discount for 7+ night stays through the Winter and early Spring right up to the end of the School holidays. We also have our usual 10% discount for 4+ night stays if you can’t stay for 7 or more days. (no, you can’t combine the two discounts !!) Concerned about […]

Fresh Fruit in Nelson Tasman? Where are the best places?

Moutere Artisans

Upper Moutere – a small village outside Nelson in New Zealand’s South Island – home to a bunch of creative and productive people.

Mapua Wharf buzzing on a summer’s evening

November special – Neudorf Pinot Noir and 15% discount

Restaurant, cafe, winery and craft beer options in and around Mapua

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Spring and Winter Specials 2021

Fresh Fruit in Nelson Tasman? Where are the best places?