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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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Steve Austin Marlborough Museum
“Marlborough is incredibly rich in terms of heritage nationally and internationally, and we are in the process of discovering even more.”
My insider guide to MarlboroughFamily Fun
Lots of Family Fun to be had in Marlborough, from planes and cars, wildlife experiences in Picton and the Marlborough Sounds that even the adults will love!
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.
Visit Brayshaw Heritage Park
Brayshaw Heritage Park is dedicated to the collection, restoration and display of Marlborough’s heritage. Established in 1968 and inspired by the late Norman Brayshaw it houses a collection of Marlborough’s original buildings and memorabilia. The Park is also home to Marlborough’s heritage clubs with their displays and working exhibits.
Enjoy a walk around the park or bring a picnic to have with family and friends.
Brayshaw Heritage Park
Marlborough Farmers’ Market
Devour a beautiful brunch at the Sunday morning Marlborough Farmers’ Market or cool down with fresh-fruit ice creams and juicy cherries.
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
Take the mail boat
Travel from Havelock or Picton and call in to isolated homesteads and secluded bays to deliver mail and groceries to families living in the Marlborough Sounds.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Visit Anakiwa
Check out the end of the Queen Charlotte walkway at Anakiwa, a very attractive bay in the Marlborough Sounds. Take walk to Davies Bay for a taste of the walkway.
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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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Wither Hills Farm Park
Head to the Wither Hills Farm Park, on the outskirts of Blenheim, where a multitude of trails wind up to stunning views of the Wairau Valley, Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku and Cloudy Bay.
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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
Hotel
Portage Hotel Resort
Holiday House
The Lodge at Te Rawa
Walking & Hiking
Walk Pelorus
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