Peppers Martinborough Hotel, Martinborough
Things To Do In The Area

With 35 wineries in and around the village, grape lovers will be spoiled for choice. One thing that won't spoil is the famed Pinot Noir, nor the Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris or Chardonnay.

New Zealand's Driving Holiday for Wine Lovers

The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail is the creation of Mike Laven, owner of Peppers Martinborough Hotel and Martinborough Wine Centre.  It is a 380km route linking the wine regions of Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Marlborough, which together produce just over 80 percent of all wine in New Zealand. Visit Classic Wine Trail website www.classicwinetrail.co.nz

New Touring Route Sign-marked for Wine Lovers

If you have driven along State Highway 2 between Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa, you might have noticed new road signs, some with a stylized bunch of grapes and some with the name “Classic NZ Wine Trail’. This is New Zealand’s newest touring route and it provides a trail through the lower half of the North Island from its starting point in Hawkes Bay, where it links with the Pacific Coast Highway and the Thermal Explorer routes.
For more information on the trail visit www.classicwinetrail.co.nz

Cycling through Vineyards 

Without doubt, the best way to explore Martinborough Wine Village and the vineyards that surround the village is by bicycle. The cycling is relaxed and easy. In addition, the terrain is relatively flat and distances between wineries are short.  Take time to stop at the wineries and taste some of the world’s best Pinot Noirs.  Half day hire: $25; Full day $35 from Martinborough Wine Centre 06 306 9040 or bikes@martinboroughwinecentre.co.nz

Wine Tasting 

With 35 wineries located in and around Martinborough, wine lovers are spoilt for choice. The village is best known for its wonderful Pinot Noir but take time to discover the other varietals – most of which are outstanding. Highly recommended are the sauvignon blancs, riesling, pinot gris and chardonnay.  For further details visit www.martinboroughwinecentre.co.nz/ or call 06 306 9040 for details.

Click here to view our guide to Martinborough wines experiences.

Cape Palliser Seal Colony 

A highlight will be the spectacular drive to Cape Palliser to visit the seal colony - the North Island's largest breeding area of New Zealand's fur seals. The drive from Martinborough takes approximately 50 minutes and it takes in some amazing coastal views and scenery. Ask at Reception for further information or email martinborough@peppers.co.nz

Quad Bike Adventures 

This is highly recommended. A two hour drive on quad bikes over Lachie McLeod 's spectacular farmland, which includes the Nga Waka range as featured on Palliser Estate wine labels.  An ideal activity for social, family, corporate or any occasion.  Bookings are essential, phone 0800 494 335 or visit www.mcleodsadventures.co.nz for further information.

Chocolate Therapy 

In our experience, wine lovers are often chocoholics so Murray Langham & Roger Simpson’s Schoc in Greytown is an absolute must-do for many of our guests. Murray says “It’s time for people to take responsibility for their chocolate and their lives! These two go hand in hand.  For more information, visit The Chocolate Therapy Website www.chocolatetherapy.com

Stonehenge Aotearoa 

Stonehenge Aotearoa is a full-scale working adaptation of Stonehenge. It is intended to inspire New Zealanders to explore and experience for themselves how technologies of ancient times were used (and still can be used) to give practical and detailed information on the seasons, time and navigation.  For more information, visit the Stonehenge Aotearoa website www.astronomynz.org.nz/stonehenge

Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre 

This is a nature and wildlife viewing experience you won't forget. Experience some of New Zealand’s endangered wildlife up close and in the wild. Learn about what is being done to save kiwi, tuatara, kokako, kaka and return them to our forest.  Phone 06 375 8004 for more information or visit Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre.

Circus Cinema 

Everything in Martinborough is boutique scale - the vineyards, the hotel and now we have a boutique cinema! Two screens show art house movies from Wednesday through to Sunday.  For details, phone 06 3069442 or email info@circus.net.nz  or visit the Circus Cinema Website www.circus.net.nz

Play Golf 

There are three wonderful country courses; Martinborough, Carterton and Masterton. For further information on the golf courses call Martinborough 06 306 9076, Carterton 06 379 8457 and Masterton 06 377 4984 courses. Or visit their websites at Martinborough Golf Course, Carterton Golf Club and Masterton Golf Club. 
Martinborough Golf Course www.martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Carterton Golf Club www.cartertongolfclub.co.nz
Masterton Golf Club www.mastertongolfclub.co.nz

Tennis courts

Tennis courts are two minutes walk from the hotel through the square at the corner of Regent and Oxford Streets. For further details contact reception.