Location, location, location …
Nestled on the edge of town and close to many “must-do” activities you are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the close proximity to a number of great destinations:
“The Burleigh” gourmet pies and Havana coffee (a 5-minute stroll down the road)
Brayshaw Heritage Park https://www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz/
Sunday Farmers’ Market at A & P Park on the corner is well-worth a visit with your market bag in hand.
Burleigh Riverside railway station. The tracks take you along the Taylor River into “Beaver town” - a lovely ride for a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Aviation Heritage Museum for a revisit of WWI and WWII aviation history. https://www.omaka.org.nz/
Omaka Classic Cars Collection showcasing more than one hundred cars built in the second half of the 20th century.
The Omaka Cafe with locally roasted CPR coffee beans and sit down to a light lunch chosen from the freshly-made cabinet food.
Taylor River walkway, just over the Burleigh Bridge, takes you on a gentle meandering journey into town for some retail therapy, art appreciation or a café lunch. Thomas’s is a local institution worth checking out: https://www.thomass.co.nz/
Wither Hills Winery open for lunch and wine tastings
Wine down in Marlborough
Known as the wine-growing capital of New Zealand, Marlborough has more to offer than just Sauvignon Blanc for which it is most famous -- with over 25 varieties of wine available to sample, from the 30 or so tasting rooms across the region: https://www.wine-marlborough.co.nz/visit