The region is renowned for its premium offerings such as wine, mushrooms, cheese, olive oil, black garlic, and salmon. A standout experience is the opportunity to catch and enjoy freshly prepared lunch at Anatoki Salmon.
Adjacent towns like Nelson and Motueka add to the culinary landscape. Motueka features Riwaka Tuckshop, previously known as Ginger Dynamite Go Go Food and Coffee, serving award-winning pies and excellent coffee from unassuming shipping containers. Toad Hall, also in Motueka, offers top-tier pies, taproom brews, and real fruit ice cream crafted from local produce. For doughnut enthusiasts, The Smoking Barrel in Motueka is a must-visit, offering a diverse range of extraordinary flavors.
In the Nelson Tasman region, visitors can find the South Island's best pie shop, where options include an award-winning smoked fish pie and a vegetarian choice, the lentil and potato curry pie. Wine, Art & Wilderness guided tours provide a unique culinary adventure, showcasing the finest food, wine, and art of Tasman with tailored experiences for guests.