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A comprehensive guide to Wineries and recreational things in the Matakana Region

A Martinborough winery specialising in Pinot Noir and producing two labels: Palliser Estate and Pencarrow. Other wines produced include chardonnay, methode champenoise, noble chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc, and pinot gris.

Locally produced wines from the Matakana area are featured

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Professional Scenic Helicopter Flights throughout the beautiful Taranaki region. Based at "Pouakai Heliport" (opposite Pouakai Zoo, on Carrington Road), they are able to provide scenic flights over Mt Taranaki. Alternatively, helicopter pick-ups can be arranged from Okurukuru Winery, The Links, or New Plymouth Airport.

Holiday home chalet, self-catering country cottage for 2-3 on Katikati, Bay of Plenty, farm, spectacular views mountains to sea. Explore our small collection of vintage tools and machinery and other similar 'treasures'. Come to the main house of Jacaranda Cottage for a chat or to share a cup of tea or coffee with us on the verandah. Our night-time glowworm expeditions are always popular! See the amazing outdoor art gallery in Katikati Mural Town, where an ever-growing number of murals depict scenes from the area's past. Walk the Haiku Trail along the river; meet Barry, the town's most permanent resident! Close to bush tramps, golf course, thermal pools, arts and crafts, bird gardens, winery, restaurants. Handy for horse riding and harbour or ocean beaches. Katikati is a good base for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel sightseeing, or simply relax in the tranquil surroundings of Jacaranda Cottage.

Coalman's Cottage Visit Martinborough and pamper yourself in our lovingly renovated and historical settlers cottage from Martinborough's past. Coalman's Cottage takes it's name from it's early use as the local coalman's residence. Recent owners have spared no expense in lovingly restoring the villa to a high degree and while the kitchen is modern and luxurious the rest of the house retains the character of the 1920's with polished matai floors, fireplaces and decoration of the era. Coalman's Cottage is the perfect setting for a weekend escape. You can sit reading in the garden or relax on the verandah and watch the last of the sun go down over the Tararua Ranges. Coalman's cottage contains 3 double bedrooms, 2 queen size and 2 twin beds. There is a lovingly restored bathroom with claw-foot bath and a modern spacious fully equipped kitchen with every amenity. Enjoy the luxury of indoor/outdoor living by taking advantage of the spacious deck off the lounge. Coalman's cottage is fully self-contained including all linen and towels. Continental breakfast provisions of: cereal, muesli, yoghurts, fresh fruit, fruit juice and plunger coffee is provided. The cottage is located in a quiet residential street a short stroll from the Palliser's vineyard and 5 minutes from the square. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our private garden with a feature of mature grapevines, recently planted olive trees and giant fruit trees or sit on the deck and watch the sun go down over the distant mountains. Cycle or stroll to the village square for cafes and restaurants or amble to the nearby vineyards for wine tasting. TV, Video, SKY Digital (Movies & Sports) CD Player and collection of CD's, microwave, stove, fridge-freezer, full laundry, gas BBQ, 2 x mountain bikes, electric blankets, log fire. Located 500 m to Martinborough Square, restaurants, cafes and alongside wineries. Note: Please check our cottage availability calendar before you book. Contact Details: Mike & Bev Dobson Property Managers Fantail Cottage Management Ph: (06) 306-8525 Fax: (06) 306-8536 Cell: (021) 234-2601 fantailcottage@xtra.co.nz Amenities / features Close to the Town Square Polished wooden floors Log fire Deep bath plus shower Gas BBQ Sky Digital TV (2 TV's) Video and stereo mountain bikes x 4 + 1 childs Beds, 2 queen, 2 twin beds Continental breakfast provisions Fireguard, high chair and portable cot (on request)

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