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Something for the whole family.
Leap into the crystal clear Pelorus River, fish from the wharf on a blue-sky day, dash into surf at Whites Bay, then cast for kahawai at the Wairau Bar.
Spot dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds, visit eco trails surrounding resorts, and walk amid endangered wildlife on island sanctuaries.
Explore Marlborough’s passion for aviation, on the ground or in the air, or take on our cycling and walking trails.
Marlborough's a brilliant destination for family holidays young and old.
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Gary Spence Emergency Management Officer
"The reason why the region is Brilliant every day is definitely because of the easy, fun and relaxing lifestyle that we have."
My insider guide to MarlboroughMarlborough Highlights
This itinerary has been designed to fit into a shorter New Zealand itinerary featuring Marlborough's two most well-known assets, wine and the Marlborough Sounds.
Walks, bike rides and kayaking
Experience the many walks, bike rides and kayaking trips in Marlborough, from the winding waters of the Marlborough Sounds, to the 30+ winery cellar doors.
Camp on Blumine Island
Head to the predator-free island, Blumine Island in the Marlborough Sounds, and hear kiwi at night and wake to a beautiful dawn chorus, before walking to the WW2 gun emplacement.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Visit Molesworth Station
Drive up the Awatere Valley Road to access Molesworth Station, which is open over summer months.
Guided Molesworth High Country Day Tour
Stay in the Marlborough Sounds
From self-contained baches to all inclusive lodges, there's a slice of paradise for everyone in the Marlborough Sounds, some accessible only by water-taxi.
Picton Maritime Festival
Enjoy all things maritime at the Picton Maritime Festival in January. Kid's play area, raft races for all ages, clinker boat races, performances from local talented youth and national artists as well. Food and craft stalls.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Motuara Island eco sanctuary
Visit the beautiful Motuara Island in the Queen Charlotte Sound. This predator free sanctuary is home to kiwi, saddlebacks and other native wildlife.
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Visit Ship Cove
Visit Ship Cove in the Queen Charlotte Sound, the site of the meeting of the Maori and Pakeha cultures and start of the Queen Charlotte Track.
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Visit a mussel farm
Take a tour boat to one of the mussel, oyster or salmon farms within our unique waterways to see how some of our wonderful seafood is grown.
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Walks
Get to know Marlborough step by step, via walking tracks to alpine peaks, golden trails on working farms and native bush walks in the Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough walks can be as challenging as Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku, as beautiful as the Queen Charlotte Track and as relaxing as the Taylor River reserve.
Whether you’re hiking for a day or a week, staying in a tent, hut or lodge, you’ll love the pace of Marlborough.
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Lodge
Furneaux Lodge
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Havelock i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Holiday House
The Lodge at Te Rawa
Ferries & Water Transport
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Wellington - Picton
Boat Cruises
Beachcomber Cruises
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