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Goodbye Birds – Hello Pickers!

Goodbye Birds – Hello Pickers!

The countdown to the 2025 grape harvest has started - don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique Ngatimoti community event.
Dine, Laugh, and Spot Celebrities!

Dine, Laugh, and Spot Celebrities!

At River Haven, fun meets flavour! Enjoy great food in Ngatimoti with quirky table cards featuring famous names. Join us for a unique, playful dining experience!
Unleash Your Creativity with Paint & Sip!

Unleash Your Creativity with Paint & Sip!

Unleash creativity at River Haven’s ‘Paint in the Vines’ event on Dec 8! Sip, paint, and enjoy tapas amidst stunning vineyard views. Limited tickets available!
Celebrating 75 Years of the Jaguar XK Engine

Celebrating 75 Years of the Jaguar XK Engine

River Haven were honoured to host the Nelson Jaguar Drivers' Club to celebrate an incredible milestone - 75 years of the legendary Jaguar XK engine.
The First Signs of Life: Buds Are Popping on River Haven’s Vines!

The First Signs of Life: Buds Are Popping on River Haven’s Vines!

Buds bloom, the vineyard buzzes, and new Pinot Gris awaits! Enjoy hearty meals, drinks, and fun activities like disc golf in a lively atmosphere.
The Bugger Inn gets bigger!

The Bugger Inn gets bigger!

At River Haven we've expanded our little pub and transformed 'The Bugger Inn' into a rustic haven where you can relax in traditional surroundings.
Winter Closure

Winter Closure

There were a few misty eyes when we put up the Winter Closed sign at River Haven but we need the time to build on the success of the past 12 months.
Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Why not come on down to River Haven this Easter Sunday and bring the family and kids for our legendary Easter Egg Hunt around the Vineyard!
Enduring Love

Enduring Love

Our special Valentine’s dinner event was so successful and over-booked that you’ve asked us for a repeat and so….February at River Haven will now be Love Month!
Arrive in Heli-Style!

Arrive in Heli-Style!

We work with local transport companies to give guests the finest experiences. Helicopters Nelson recently flew in with some of their clients.
River Haven Pinot Gris Now Available

River Haven Pinot Gris Now Available

We're incredibly excited to announce the launch of our first ever River Haven Pinot Gris.
Our Car Zoo has 2 New Animals!

Our Car Zoo has 2 New Animals!

The River Haven car collection, which is proving so popular with young and old alike, has 2 fresh additions.
Christmas Disc Golf

Christmas Disc Golf

We invite you all to come to River Haven at lunchtime on December 27th and take part in the first ever River Haven Disc Golf competition.
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Noel and Liz wish all supporters of River Haven a very Happy Christmas. Thank you for your continued support!
Christmas Spectacular

Christmas Spectacular

We’re loving the wonderful compliments about our River Haven decorations. Yes, do please dress up and become fully involved in our wonderful Christmas spirit.
Bugger Me! The Bugger Inn now has a bigger menu.

Bugger Me! The Bugger Inn now has a bigger menu.

Whether you’re after a quick snack, a take-away or a leisurely nibble to enjoy in our vine garden we have the very best pizzas, wedges and traditional ploughman’s.
Phew, wot a relief!

Phew, wot a relief!

The new River Haven Jail House loos are open for our Cafe & Store guests and already the reviews are breathtaking:
Happy Anniversary River Haven

Happy Anniversary River Haven

A year ago Ngatimoti didn’t have somewhere our neighbours could meet and chat, enjoy locally sourced food in a convivial atmosphere and experience great local beers and wines.

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Goodbye Birds – Hello Pickers!

Goodbye Birds – Hello Pickers!

The countdown to the 2025 grape harvest has started – don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique Ngatimoti community event.

Dine, Laugh, and Spot Celebrities!

Dine, Laugh, and Spot Celebrities!

At River Haven, fun meets flavour! Enjoy great food in Ngatimoti with quirky table cards featuring famous names. Join us for a unique, playful dining experience!