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Local Events
The best of Marlborough grown and produced edibles gathered together at one market. Taste your way around, talk to the stallholders before making your shopping choice for the dinner table. Learn cooking tips direct from the growers and discover in-season fresh, local products. Sit down and soak up the atmosphere; enjoy a Chef’s cooked breakfast from local products, a local roasted coffee, listen to the sounds of busking musicians. Visit the Kitchen Garden, listen to the resident Storyteller, brighten the children’s faces at the Facepainter and see a local Chef in action. Taste the difference! 100% Marlborough. Producer Guaranteed.
SUMMER
A&P Showgrounds = Sunday, 9-12noon (first Sunday in October to last Sunday in May)
Picton waterfront = Saturday 9-12 noon ( first Saturday of each month December - March)
CBD - Forum = Thursday 2-5pm (approx. Jan to Easter)
WINTER
Charles Street = 10 -1 (first Sunday in June until the last Sunday in September)
Cloudy Bay launches their ‘Sommelier Experience’... an unique and exclusive dining experience for people who find pleasure in food and wine pairings.
There will be just two ‘Sommelier Experience’ events each month
Numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of ten guests at each event, so please make an early reservation to avoid disappointment. Bookings essential.
· The ‘Sommelier Experience’ – the perfect fusion of fine dining and superb wine.
· Lunch in our private dining room, 'The Treehouse', with panoramic views of the Richmond Ranges
· Enjoy a 3-course menu specially created by celebrated local chef Alain Hawswirth, 'The Swiss Guy'
· Indulge in six of Cloudy Bay’s award-winning wines... each one selected and introduced by our in-house Sommelier
· Take home treasured memories and your own complimentary Cloudy Bay presentation brochure
Next dates are 20 January, 3rd & 17th February 2012
Leaving 9am, Return approx. 6:30pm. Havelock Commercial Passenger Jetty 1A
Skipper: Gary Orchard
Vessel: M.V. TOROA
Dates in January: Sun 8/ Sat 14/Sun 15/ Sat 21/ Sun 22/ Wed 25 - Bookings essential from Pelorus Tours
After departing Havelock 9am sharp we will cruise on down the beautiful Pelorus Sounds firstly visiting a mussel farm. We then visit nesting Shags at Dillon Bell and the Gannet colony at Waimaru(weather permitting).
From Waimaru we will travel to Maud Island, the Tom Shand Scientific Reserve for the guided tour. This involves an hours walking along a relatively level old farm track, to a WW2 gun emplacement.
On Maud Island there are many rare or endangered species, fauna species indigenous to the island and introduced endangered or rare species, some of which require varying degrees of management.
These include: takahe, lizards, geckos, the Maud Is. frog, land snails, scarab beetles; flax weevils; the click beetle and the Giant Weta unique to Cook Strait.
This management programme means most species may be seen (weather and wildlife permitting).
While still on the Island you may be asked to undertake a simple conservation task to help preserve this unique island and its wildlife. Then, after boarding your vessel, we make the return journey to Havelock.
All prices include DOC fees & port company charges
Leaving 9am, Return approx. 6:30pm. Havelock Commercial Passenger Jetty 1A
Skipper: Gary Orchard
Vessel: M.V. T
Dates in January: Sun 8/ Sat 14/Sun 15/ Sat 21/ Sun 22/ Wed 25 - Bookings essential from Pelorus Tours
After departing Havelock 9am sharp we will cruise on down the beautiful Pelorus Sounds firstly visiting a mussel farm. We then visit nesting Shags at Dillon Bell and the Gannet colony at Waimaru(weather permitting).
From Waimaru we will travel to Maud Island, the Tom Shand Scientific Reserve for the guided tour. This involves an hours walking along a relatively level old farm track, to a WW2 gun emplacement.
OROA
On Maud Island there are many rare or endangered species, fauna species indigenous to the island and introduced endangered or rare species, some of which require varying degrees of management.
These include: takahe, lizards, geckos, the Maud Is. frog, land snails, scarab beetles; flax weevils; the click beetle and the Giant Weta unique to Cook Strait.
This management programme means most species may be seen (weather and wildlife permitting).
While still on the Island you may be asked to undertake a simple conservation task to help preserve this unique island and its wildlife. Then, after boarding your vessel, we make the return journey to Havelock.
All prices include DOC fees & port company charges
Picton is a vibrant sea side town which celebrates its unique maritime history by holding this festival annually. Visit Picton on the 21 January 2012 to enjoy all things maritime at the free to enter festival which is held on the foreshore area from 11am to 12 mid night. The festival has something for everyone with clinker boats, Life saving demonstration, volunteer fire brigade, bouncy castles, raft races for all age groups, craft market, food stalls, and a fabulous children’s programme , Walk on Water activity, interactive games and more. In the evening the fabulous fireworks display is timed for 9.30pm so the children can stay up and watch. Kick up your heels or just sit back and be entertained by local musicians and national talent whilst taking in Pictons stunning scenery and enjoy some great quality time with your family and friends.
The Marlborough Wine Festival is New Zealand's longest running and most successful wine festival. Come and sample a unique selection of Marlborough wines along with some delicious local produce and gourmet cuisine.
Heading this years festival is Hello Sailor. Heading this years festival is Hello Sailor. Hello Sailor, fronted by Graeme Brazier, Dave McArtney and Harry Lyon, will join Dane Rumble and Tahuna Breaks at the February 11 event.
Formed back in the 1970s, Hello Sailor have cemented themselves in New Zealand’s music history with hits like Blue Lady, Lying In the Sand and Gutter Black – now famous as being the theme tune for the award winning television series, Outrageous Fortune.
The festival has something for everyone including wine tutorials with the regions' leading winemakers and viticulturists, the Fashion in the Vines competition, the food and wine matching competition and fantastic entertainment from some of New Zealand's leading performers.
Be sure to get your festival ticket when tickets go on sale on 10 October 2011 from the Marlborough iSITEs.
Gates open 10.30am - closes 6 pm
Tickets for the festival are $50 and include entry, Marlborough Wine Festival souvenir glass, full day of entertainment and a Festival catalogue.
The Havelock Mussel Festival is an event for the whole family. With over 70 stalls, including great food, wine, crafts & promotional displays – the Festival combines education on this vital Havelock industry with some great entertainment!
The always-popular cooking demonstration marquee will be back again with guest chef Brett McGregor and parents can entertain the little ones in the kidzone.
Keep an eye on the website for details on our main entertainment – soon to be announced!
For further details contact:
Marlborough 4 Fun
Ph: 03 5778935
Have a real adventure this weekend!
If you love the outdoors, have a genuine passion for fun and adventure, and want to push yourself to new limits, then round up a teammate...the Kathmandu Adventure Series is definitely for you! It incorporates mountain biking, kayaking, trail running and simple navigation on a secret course. All you need is a pair of trainers, a mountain bike, kayak and a sense of adventure!
Autumn Luxury Jazz Weekend in Association with Taittinger presents Hot Club Sandwich
Bay of Many Coves Resort is celebrating its association with Champagne Taittinger with a very special and luxurious weekend of music, wine and food. Included in the weekend will be:
· accommodation at Bay of Many Coves for 2 nights in a luxury apartment
· welcoming glass of Taittinger Champagne accompanied by a musical interlude
· three course dinner for 2 on Friday night with special guests, Hot Club Sandwish
· bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rosé and an accompanying gourmet platter for lunch on Saturday
· decadent degustation dinner on Saturday night. Executive Chef Hannes Bareiter with outstanding wines to match
· a Taittinger representative will tell the story of the Taittinger Champagne House and their finest products
· between the story telling, enjoy the musical charm of our special guests, Hot Club Sandwich, and be in the draw for two lucky people to win a treatment in the Miritu Spa the following day
· includes return transfers from Picton with our partners, Cougar Line water taxis
The Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon takes participants on a 21.1km journey of Marlborough wine, taking you between the rows of Marlborough's vineyards for a unique chance to get up close and personal with Marlborough's famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes.
For one day a year 25 generous Marlborough landowners grant us access through their properties and give you the opportunity to run, walk and soak up the vistas of Marlborough's Wairau Valley.
The 21.1km off-road run or walk captures the very essence of Marlborough: vines for miles, stunning scenery and the golden hues of autumn. Previous participants often cite the 5km section along the banks of the Wairau River as a highlight. As you make your way around the Saint Clair Vineyard Half Marathon course, you’ll pass through vineyards owned by some of Marlborough’s best known wine companies, including:• Saint Clair Family Estate • Cloudy Bay • Wither Hills • Allan Scott Family Estate • Wairau River Wines • Starborough • Morton Estate Ltd • Babich Wines • Stoneleigh • Drylands • Giesen Wines
Following your journey you’ll be rewarded with a trophy bottle of Saint Clair Family Estate wine (but only if you're over 18 years of age!), and a booklet that tells the story of Marlborough wine in a little more detail. And in the evening you can reward your achievement at ‘The Finishing Toast’ – a celebration of delicious Marlborough food and wine and some great music.
Winter Luxury Jazz Weekend in association with Taittinger presents Fran Barton and Kevin Clark.
Bay of Many Coves Resort is celebrating its association with Champagne Taittinger with a very special and luxurious weekend of music, wine and food. Included in the weekend will be:
· accommodation at Bay of Many Coves for 2 nights in a luxury apartment
· welcoming glass of Taittinger Champagne accompanied by a musical interlude
· three course dinner for 2 on Friday night with special guests, Fran Barton and her band
· bottle of Taittinger Prestige Rosé and an accompanying gourmet platter for lunch on Saturday in your apartment or on the apartment balcony with a spectacular view of the Bay
· decadent degustation dinner on Saturday night. Executive Chef Hannes Bareiter will outline the dishes he has prepared to match the outstanding wines
· a Taittinger representative will tell the story of the Taittinger Champagne House and their finest products
· between the story telling enjoy the musical charm of our special guest, Fran Barton and her band, and be in the draw for two lucky people to win a treatment in the Miritu Spa the following day
· fine French-inspired jazz will greet you on your arrival and will provide a background ambience throughout the weekend
