Acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest wine regions, Marlborough consistently receives many international awards for its fine vintages particularly Sauvingnon Blanc, New Zealand’s wine jewel. Follow the wine trail and sample many exciting varieties or at selected wineries enjoy lunch or dinner in their beautifully sheltered surroundings.
Blenheim, named after the Duke of Marlborough’s greatest victory, is the delightful heart of this lifestyle region with its relaxed shopping precinct, cafés and restaurants.
Close by are the idyllic bays, inlets and beaches of the Marlborough Sounds, formed from deep submerged valleys millions of years ago and now a haven for many water-sports.
Come cruising by launch or sailboat. Kayak around the bush-fringed coastlines. Enjoy fishing, swimming or diving in the clear waters.
Visit remote hideaways or exquisite resorts only accessible by boat. Hike The Queen Charlotte Walkway from Ship Cove, where Captain Cook visited five times, to Anakiwa following a coastal trail through native bush and scenery of unrivalled beauty.
The bustling maritime resort of Picton, deep in Queen Charlotte Sound, is where roll-on roll-off passenger and vehicle ferries arrive from Wellington in the North Island. It is host to hundreds of sea craft at its marinas, boarding point for boat cruises and the ideal place to savour divine seafood cuisine in its seaside eateries.
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