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Seddon

Town in Marlborough, New Zealand

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Overview

Seddon is a town in Marlborough (New Zealand) near the mouth of the Awatere River. Until the grape boom, Seddon's farmers struggled farming sheep on dry hills. Now you will struggle to find a sheep in amongst the vineyards. It is named after Richard John Seddon, who was Premier of New Zealand 1893-1906.

Sights and activities

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Molesworth Tour Company
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A backcountry experience.
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Awatere Golf Club
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Cosy Corner Cafe and Bar
Makes their own pies – 18 varieties, with the scallop pie being popular. Opens very early in the morning. At peak grape harvesting time (around Mar–Apr), open 24/7.
Address
State Highway 1
Phone
+64 3 575 7285

Sleep1 place

Awatere Motor CampFrom $10
Price
From $10
Address
Seymour Street, Seddon Domain
Directions
keys and payment at Cosy Corner Café
Phone
+64 3 575 7285

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
All Christchurch - Picton buses stop in Seddon.
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Woodbourne Airport

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Get inTravelling north, Blenheim is 15 minutes from Seddon on State Highway 1 (SH1). Picton is a further 20 min. South of Seddon is Ward (15 min), Kaikoura (1 hr 15 min) and Christchurch (4 hr).

See

DrinkThe only place for a drink is the Cosy Corner Cafe and Bar.

Go next

Hanmer Springsa vast tract of inland farming country and a back-country link between Seddon and Hanmer Springs. The road is generally open to the public from 07:00 on the Saturday before the Labour Day holiday (the fourth Monday of October) until 7PM on Easter Monday, 7AM-7PM (but may be closed at any time due to weather, fire risk or road conditions). The turnoff is on the straight north of Seddon and is well sign-posted. No fuel or shop until Hanmer Springs in 197 km. Unlike the 4WD track that runs to the west from Rainbow, no toll is payable.

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Overview

Sights and activities

Molesworth Tour Company

Awatere Golf Club