One of the worlds great regions for fine wine, food, and goodies like chocolate.

Here is a circuit for a shopping trip.

Pataka The Foodstore, Selmes Road, off Raupara Rd. A gourmet deli, excellent local cheeses can be found here, (try the Cranky Goat Smoked Goats Cheese).

Makana Chocolate, corner Rapaura & O’Dwyers Roads.

BV Gourmet, centre of Blenheim.