Location
Marlborough Region is situated on the
north-eastern corner of the South Island, due west of Wellington.
General
Visitors may fly direct to Blenheim,
Marlborough's main town, or take the ferries from Wellington to Picton,
the local port in Queen Charlotte Sound. Sunny and dry, Marlborough is
sheltered by nearby hills and mountains, and is renowned for its
vineyards, delicious food, scenic boat cruising and forest walks.
Blenheim (population 26,000) is an attractive and peaceful town of
parks and gardens. Although it has the low-key ambience of rural New
Zealand, it has sophisticated cafes, restaurants and accommodation usually
found in larger centres.
Main Attractions / Activities
With the country's
largest area of vineyards, Marlborough's major attraction is vineyard
visits, wine tasting and cafes. To the north, the sheltered, drowned
valleys of the Marlborough Sounds are a boating and fishing paradise.
The quaint waterfront village of Picton is the starting point for an
idyllic marine playground, indented with many secluded coves, pristine
beaches and sheltered waterways. With 1500km of shoreline, Marlborough
offers unlimited opportunities for cruising, sailing, diving and fishing.
One of Marlborough's most scenic hikes is the 67km Queen Charlotte
walk, a combination of both forest and coastal scenery. Closer to
Blenheim, the Wither Hills Farm Park has a network of trails affording
expansive views. On the northern side of the Wairau Valley, Mt Richmond
Forest Park is also popular for hiking.
Don't Miss
- Marlborough wine trail
- Marlborough garden tours
- Launch or yacht cruise in the Sounds
- Marlborough art and craft trail
- Gourmet lunch or dinner at a vineyard or town restaurant
- Queen Charlotte Walkway
Main Centres
- Blenheim - the main town of Marlborough and base for vineyard visits
- Picton - Marlborough's port and main centre for sounds trips
- Kaikoura - A coastline town home to Whale Watching adventures
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