RTGM 2015-16 Edition - Ride The Golden Mile

4 Giesen Wines
Cellar Door & Restaurant
26 Rapaura Rd
p 03 572 8500
e cellardoor@giesen.co.nz
w giesen.co.nz
J EFFRIES RD
1 Hans HerzoG Winery
Cellar Door, Restaurant & Accommodation
81 Jeffries Rd
p 03 572 8770
e info@herzog.co.nz
w herzog.co.nz
Open 7 days
Mon–Fri 9am – 5pm
Sat–Sun 11am - 5pm in Summer
11am - 4pm in Winter
Take a ride to one of the most secluded and beautiful spots in Marlborough and
visit the organic “Grand Cru” Vineyard with New Zealand’s most diverse grape
varieties! The iconic Estate is famous for its extensive collection of highly sought
after handcrafted wines, with the inclusion of the Montepulciano listed in the
1001 wines to try before you die. Their Gourmet Restaurant and Bistro with its
beautiful Mediterranean gardens have become a Mecca for wine and food lovers
all over the world. Never fear they also have a private vineyard cottage for you to
stay in so you never have to leave!
Try the Montelpulciano
R APAURA RD
2 WHITEhAVEN
Founded by three German born brothers in 1981, the Giesen’s wine is now
found in 30 countries worldwide and it’s cellar door is renowned for it’s
distinctive wines and it’s incredible platters filled with local delicacies.
Enjoy a vineyard walk. Meet the owners. A MUST VISIT on your wine
cycle tour.
Try the Brothers Sauv. Blanc
5 Wairau River Wines
Cellar Door & Restaurant
11 Rapaura Rd
p 03 572 9800
e cellardoor@wairauriverwines.com
w wairauriverwines.com
Open 7 days
11am - 5pm in Summer
12pm - 4pm in Winter
Swing by our cellar door in The Vines Village – perhaps to savour an elegant
Sauv, a gorgeous Pinot or even a lovely Rosé. Whitehaven is a family owned
Marlborough winery that creates award-winning wine that is enjoyed all over
the world. A small and passionate team follow the philosophy of ‘quality without
compromise,’ resulting in delicious wines that reflect the spirit of Marlborough.
Wairau River (pronounced why-row) produces wines exclusively sourced from
the Rose family estate vineyards. Park your bike up – sit back, relax and enjoy
what we do best – we will serve you great food and beautiful wines on our
sun drenched lawns and verandahs, or by the large open fire in winter.
Live Marlborough Drink Wairau!
Try the Pinot Gris
19 Conders Bend Rd, Renwick
p 03 572 8884
e info@framingham.co.nz
w framingham.co.nz
Open in Summer
Tues - Sun, 10.30am - 4pm
Open in Winter
Wed - Sun, 10.30am - 4pm
Grab a fresh Italian style gelato or a delicious slice of fudge from a favourite
biker’s stop alongon the trail. Take your time to wander the grounds of The
Vines Village and get that classic vineyard selfie on the purpose built
observation deck. And don’t forget to check out the Marlborough Wine
Experience info in the village foyer.
B LI CKS RD
19 Blicks Rd, Renwick
p 03 572 9084
e info@ forrest.co.nz
w forrest.co.nz
Cellar Door
Open 7 days
10am - 4.30pm
A boutique family owned winery dedicated to producing limited edition Methode
Traditionelle wines from top-quality, hand harvested grapes, grown exclusively
for making this style of wine. Processed through the state-of-the-art equipment
imported from Champagne. No 1 grow and use only the traditional grapes of
Champagne; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Top scoring NZ winery
with 91 points (equalling or bettering many top champagne houses) in Tom
Stevenson’s, Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine.
Try the Methode Traditionelle
Open 7 days
10am - 4.30pm
Try the Doctors Riesling
3 No.1 Family Estate
BEDFORD RD
8 Seresin Estate
190 Rapaura Rd
p 03 572 5094
e info@mvh.co.nz
w mvh.co.nz
Open 7 Days
Restaurant Open from 6pm
Open 7 Days
We offer bikes for a customised wine tour to suit you. If you don’t want to
drive & require a pick up from your accommodation, singles at $40/Tandem
$80 with a free pick up within 12km of Renwick . Then at the end of you day
just phone from wherever you are up till 6.30pm and we will return you to
your accommodation. If you choose to come to our depot the bikes are
discounted to $30 single/$60 tandem. We also offer a high standard of
accommodation with our 3 double rooms all with ensuite’s located in a
peaceful elevated garden setting giving views over Renwick to the Richmond
ranges. Our guests enjoy the free use of wine tour bikes, wifi, spa, BBQ and a
great continental style breakfast.
1 Hans HerzoG Winery
Cellar Door, Restaurant & Accommodation
NB. See listing top left, col 1 for details.
In the heart of the Marlborough wine country in Rapaura Rd, this 5 Star Hotel
has a well-earned reputation for style and sophistication delivered with warm
hospitality. Stay in one of the 16 beautifully appointed suites with garden or
vineyard views. Guests can hire mountain and road bikes for a short hop down
around the close cellar doors.
C Vintner’s Retreat
55 Rapaura Rd
p 03 572 7420
e info@vintnersretreat.co.nz
w vintnersretreat.co.nz
Open 7 Days
9am - 5pm
Perfectly situated at the top of Rapaura Road amongst the vines, the Vintners
Retreat is private, peaceful, only 15 minutes drive from Blenheim and has 14
beautifully appointed Villa’s, fully equipped to a high standard, self-contained
and serviced daily. Within the four acre grounds there is a 12 metre solar heated
swimming pool, tennis court, boules strip and croquet sets for guests use.
The Wairau River stop bank provides an excellent opportunity for cycling,
walking and running, and we have bikes for you to hire.
D WIne Tours By Bike
Bed & Breakfast, Bike Hire
Cellar Door
85 Bedford Rd, Renwick
p 03 572 9408
e info@seresin.co.nz
w seresin.co.nz
Within 3km of our home base at the Vines Village there are over a dozen
wineries and river trails, giving you the best location in Marlborough to start
riding from. Our smooth Euro-bikes are easy to ride and have baskets to hold
those precious wine bottles and tasty morsels. Our base at the Vines Village
has safe off road parking for campervans and an on-site cafe to pick up a
picnic lunch or drink for your day so you have everything you need from one
great location.
9 Wilson St, Renwick
p 03 572 8458 or 0800 653 262
e info@oldemillhouse.co.nz
w oldemillhouse.co.nz
Bike Hire & Boutique Accommodation
Beyond the wall the drive way winds through our oldest Sauvignon Blanc
vineyard, over the small stone bridge and into a beautiful park setting, with
willow trees and a duck pond, picnic tables, badminton, tennis and pétanque.
Join in on informative discussions about wine, wine-making and the region.
A selection of picnic nibbles is available for light lunches with cheeses,
antipasto, Burleigh pies and Hop Federation craft beer.
Try the Italian Style Gelato
169 Rapaura Rd
p 03 572 9876
e no1wine@xtra.co.nz
w no1familyestate.co.nz
Open 7 days
10.30am - 4.30pm
E The Olde MillHouse, Bike2Wine
Bed & Breakfast, Bike Hire
Open 7 Days
10am - 5pm in Summer
12pm - 4pm in Winter
Hotel, Restaurant & Bike Hire
Cellar Door & Light Lunches
Gelato & Cold Drinks
Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd
p 03 577 5177
e info@bikehiremarlborough.co.nz
w bikehiremarlborough.co.nz
B Marlborough Vintner’s Hotel
7 ForresT WINES
F D’VINE
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One of the favourite stops for Riesling fans has to be Framingham Winery, they
have some of the oldest Riesling vines in Marlborough (planted in 1981). Enjoy
complimentary tastings in the deco-style wooden panelled tasting room or book
in a guided winery tour or just relax and enjoy the sunshine amongst the roses
in the sheltered courtyard.
Try the Classic Riesling
Try the Sauvignon Blanc
at The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd
p 03 577 5177
e dvinemarlborough@gmail.com
w facebook - dvinemarlborough
Open 7 days
10am - 5pm
Lunches from 12 noon to 3pm
6 Framingham Winery
ACCOMMODATION & BIKE HIRE
Bed & Breakfast, Bike Hire
Cellar Door
Cellar Door & Cafe
at The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd
p 03 577 5177
e cellardoor@whitehaven.co.nz
w whitehaven.co.nz
Open 7 days
10am - 4.30pm
Open 7 days
10am - 4.30pm
Wines of passion, grace and spirit, made from estate-grown grapes from our
organic and biodynamic vineyards. Make your way down Conder’s Bend Road
through the quiet back roads for the more adventurous bikers, the ride will be
worth it – the view from Cellar Door is hard to beat. Tours of the Estate are
available by appointment for a small charge.
Try the Chardonnay
33 Blicks Rd, Renwick.
p 03 572 7954
e info@winetoursbybike.co.nz
w winetoursbybike.co.nz
Open 7 Days
9am - 5pm
Marlborough's original and premier self-guided bike touring company, offering
you the freedom to choose the cellar doors you want to visit and ride at your
own pace. With over 45 European-styled cruiser bikes including tandems,
trailers, tag-a-longs, and trikes for our less confident riders. We offer a full
backup service, bottled water, hi-vis helmets, purpose-built wine panniers and
baskets and the all important FREE pickup and drop-off service ensuring you
make the most of your precious time, you stay safe and don’t risk drink-driving.
“It will probably be the most fun you’ll ever have on a bike.”
ALL YEAR ROUND CYCLE TOURING
The world famous wine region of Marlborough has one
of the world’s greatest wine trails “The Golden Mile”.
With breathtaking scenery and a warm climate,
incredible wine, fresh seafood and culinary delights, all
easily accessible through short distance bike journey’s
(9 stops within 6km), this is a cyclist’s dream.
We invite you to ‘Ride The Golden Mile’ and meet
some of the character’s of Rapaura & Renwick.
Our cycle-friendly community provides a range of year
round, award-winning cellar doors and accommodation
offering bike hire. On your journey savour the world
reknowned Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc or it’s rising
star Pinot Noir, refined Chardonnay’s or crisp Cuvee’s,
along with local salmon, cheeses, honey, fudge & olive
oil as you ride between the destinations.
RIDETHEGOLDENMILE.COM
RAPA U RA / RENW ICK, MA R L BOR OU GH NE W ZE A LAND
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Complete the full Marlborough Wine and Food Experience by visiting
the boutique family owned cellar doors and food stops along the
Golden Mile, check in and collect your stamps from participating
destinations to claim your title as ‘Golden Mile Champion’!
BIKE HIRE
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We encourage you to aim for a maximum of 5 in a day or if you are
here for 2 days or longer, then all 9 are possible.
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We heartily endorse safety and
personal responsibility so please
drink plenty of water, wear a safety
helmet (NZ has a $150 Police fine
for not wearing one!), be road safe
and take your time to rest and take
in the scenery. God speeeeed!
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HOW TO GET TO THE
START OF THE RIDE
1 KM
B MARLBOROUGH
VINTNERS
HOTEL
WELLINGTON
PICTON
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OFF HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTES
ON HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTES
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FRAMINGHAM 6
FORREST
NORTH ISLAND
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3. NO.1 FAMILY ESTATE
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HANS HERZOG
BIKE HIRE MARLBOROUGH @ The Vines Village
MARLBOROUGH VINTNER’S HOTEL
VINTNER’S RETREAT
HILLSFIELD HOUSE / WINE TOURS BY BIKE
OLDE MILL HOUSE / BIKE 2 WINE
PA K L I M S R D
WELLINGTON
Sail 3.5hrs by BlueBridge Ferry to Picton.
PICTON
Drive for 20 mins south on SH1, turn right
on to SH 62 / Rapaura Road until you hit
the 80km zone at the western end.
BLENHEIM
Drive 10 mins west on SH6 to Renwick.
NELSON
Drive 1 hour and 30 mins via SH6 to
Renwick / Rapaura Rd.
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D’VINE @ The Vines Village
STOPBANK BIKE TRIAL & RIVER PICNIC SPOT
FRUIT ORCHARD (Summer from Late Nov)
RIVERLORE ART GALLERY
CONDER’S BEND MTB TRACK
CORK & KEG PUB
RENWICK PIE SHOP
REST AREA