Guidebook for Featherston
Shopping
Fabulous selection of local and imported cheeses and other foodie treats. Absolutely not to be missed.
12 locals recommend
C’est Cheese - Artisan Cheese & Deli
19 Fitzherbert StFabulous selection of local and imported cheeses and other foodie treats. Absolutely not to be missed.
Everything Else
Tarureka Estate
38 Donald StWedding venue
New Zealand's award-winning pinot noir lives here. Cellar door hours are 12- 4 pm daily.
Ata Rangi - Vineyard & Winery
14 Puruatanga RdNew Zealand's award-winning pinot noir lives here. Cellar door hours are 12- 4 pm daily.
Quirky collection of interesting stuff - a cornucopia worth exploring, plus fronted by Sweet - a collection of epicurean treats. Right next door to C'est Cheese.
Mr Feather's Den
19 Fitzherbert StQuirky collection of interesting stuff - a cornucopia worth exploring, plus fronted by Sweet - a collection of epicurean treats. Right next door to C'est Cheese.
Food Scene
Loco Coffee & Books
50 Fitzherbert StFantastic coffee and friendly service.
Everest Bistro
17 Fitzherbert StGreat wood-fired pizzas.
Parks & Nature
Ocean Beach DOC campground
About 40 minutes drive south. Isolated, intense. Great for a wander.
Great beach for surf casting or just wandering the beach. Good bird-watching on the spit (but to access this go via the Ocean Beach road on the other side of the inlet).
14 locals recommend
Lake Ferry
Great beach for surf casting or just wandering the beach. Good bird-watching on the spit (but to access this go via the Ocean Beach road on the other side of the inlet).
Long-ish drive out there but worth it for the views. Google map the directions and take a picnic and a full tank of gas. About an hour's drive away. Once you get out there, watch out for fur seals which congregate on the rocks (don't get between them and the sea) or else they just lie along the side of the road! Can be windy but also incredibly beautiful. The lighthouse is a steep climb (a few hundred steps) but has spectacular views. Definitely worth the effort.
31 locals recommend
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Long-ish drive out there but worth it for the views. Google map the directions and take a picnic and a full tank of gas. About an hour's drive away. Once you get out there, watch out for fur seals which congregate on the rocks (don't get between them and the sea) or else they just lie along the side of the road! Can be windy but also incredibly beautiful. The lighthouse is a steep climb (a few hundred steps) but has spectacular views. Definitely worth the effort.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back, entertaining people, eclectic wine list and gourmet food. Great selection of only vinyl usually playing.
Micro Wine Bar
14 Ohio StLaid-back, entertaining people, eclectic wine list and gourmet food. Great selection of only vinyl usually playing.