The people of Moutere all have one thing in common - a love and appreciation of the lifestyle the area has to offer. These are people who love the land but are no strangers to a good espresso or an evening out. They make stunning wine, cheese and olive oils. They grow mushrooms and berries. They brew craft beer and cider. They preserve local plums, blackberries and boysenberries.

You will be a short walk from one of New Zealand’s premier wine destinations, Gravity Winery, an organic vineyard boasting a vibrant cellar door and restaurant. On your walk home, you can pick up fresh fruit and vegetables from the roadside stalls that still operate with “honesty boxes” for payment because that’s exactly what life is like here - relaxed and authentic.

The Moutere area is a sought-after destination and properties don’t become available here often for good reason - why would you want to move? Residents here can enjoy all the perks of rural living with easy access to interesting villages and towns such as Motueka, Mapua and Richmond, plus the picturesque, thriving city of Nelson.

The Moutere Inn is New Zealand’s oldest pub and serves beer and wine produced within 10kms of the pub itself. They have a fantastic restaurant and regularly hold music nights featuring local and visiting musicians. There is something quite nostalgic about winters in the Moutere Inn - sitting by the warm fire, listening to live music, enjoying nourishing food and the company of friends (another word for locals or your neighbours). In summer, you’re more likely to find yourself parked in the sun quenching your thirst with a local cider or craft beer.