Renwick, Blenheim & Wairau Valley
The discovery of these significant cultural sites led to the excavation of 40 graves of Rangitāne tūpuna or ancestors. Ultimately several thousand taonga or sacred treasures and artefacts were unearthed. Tools, personal ornaments, Moa bones and eggs, kōiwi tāngata or human remains and even Pā or buried fortified dwellings have been discovered.
The word Wairau meaning 'Many Rivers' describes the braided river beds that flow through the landscape.
The Wairau Valley is made up of a few townships of Blenheim, Renwick and Spring Creek.
Marlborough's main town, Blenheim, has great cafes, galleries and shops wrapped up within the picturesque Taylor and Opawa rivers, a short distance to the region's world famous wineries.
There's an abundance of vineyards and cellar doors housed in the valley to explore and discover why the world is in love with Marlborough wine.
Central Blenheim is best explored by foot, with an abundance of great cafes, restaurants shops and galleries, along with popular walkways along the Taylor River Reserve.
The Marlborough Farmers’ Market is held at the A&P Showgrounds every Sunday morning and the Marlborough Artisan Market is on in town on Saturdays.
A short drive or bike ride along the Taylor River will take you to the world-class Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, where WWI and WWII exhibitions feature Sir Peter Jackson’s personal collection is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Weta Workshop.
Explore the many cellar doors for a taste of Marlborough’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc, along with award winning Aromatics, Pinot Noir and Sparkling Wines.
Lunching at a vineyard restaurant and taste some world class local cuisine. This includes garlic, asparagus, olive oil, cherries, King (Chinook) salmon, oysters and Greenshell Mussels from the Marlborough Sounds.
Map
Here you will find
-
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Bike 2 Wine
Bike 2 Wine is operated from Olde Mill House B&B in Renwick, the heart of the Marlborough wine region. We have over 20 cellar doors for tasting within an easy to cycle 5km radius of us.
-
Wine Tours
Explore Marlborough
Explore Marlborough run biking and driving wine tours of the Marlborough wine region. Our biking wine tours can be guided or self-guided and are a wonderful way to wine tour with flat, easy biking suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
-
Wine Tours
Wine Tours by Bike
A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg and their team. If the idea of spending time cruising on bikes, relaxing in beanbags, nibbling on cheese platters, indulging in gourmet food, tasting beautiful wines, chatting with winemakers and hearing their stories takes your fancy, we would love to make that happen for you.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
23 Grove Road Coffee House
Coffee house with glorious coffee, delicious locally baked goods and a very chilled atmosphere.
-
Hotel
14th Lane Urban Hotel
-
Motel
171 On High Motel
Great location, Conveniently located in the heart of Blenheim
-
Beer & Breweries
5Tapped Limited
Rotating offerings of Craft Beer (Specialty/Limited Release), wine and ciders.
-
Motel
AAA Marlin Motel
Welcome to AAA Marlin Motel situated in Picton.
-
Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
For over 30 years we have been providing affordable, great value rental cars to tourist and locals alike.
-
Restaurants and CafesRestaurants and Cafes
Allan Scott Bistro at Allan Scott Family Winemakers
This is the stop you won't want to miss on Marlborough's Golden Mile.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Allan Scott Family Winemakers
Allan Scott is one of the true pioneers and a name synonymous with New Zealand’s acclaimed Marlborough region, having planted the region’s first vineyard in 1973.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Ant Moore Wines Cellar Door
Outstanding, adventurous wines from pristine Marlborough vineyards.
-
Performing Arts
ASB Theatre
The ASB Theatre Marlborough is a multi-use and purpose built venue, situated overlooking Blenheim's Taylor River in the heart of Marlborough.
-
Motel
Ashleigh Court Motel
Chris, Mike and Robbie welcome you to Ashleigh Court Motel, a lovely spacious motel accommodation complex centrally located in beautiful, sunny Blenheim.
-
Motel
Aston Court Motels
Your preferred motel accommodation in Blenheim.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Auntsfield Estate
Auntsfield Estate is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard and winery.
-
Cycling & Mountain Biking
Bike Hire Marlborough
Bike hire with Explore Marlborough and discover the Marlborough wine region.
-
Motel
Bings Motel Limited
Affordable, clean and central accommodation in Blenheim
-
Holiday Park
Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park
A beautiful Holiday Park set on just under 10 acres on the northern boundary of Blenheim township.
-
Accommodation
Birch Hill Cottage
Birch Hill Cottage is situated in the Wairau Valley, 30 minutes to St Arnaud, and is a tranquil self contained cottage on our land.
-
Shuttles and Transfers
Blenheim Corporate Cars
Blenheim Corporate Cars offer a high-quality corporate car/ taxi service for local and business travellers in the Marlborough region.
-
Motel
Blenheim Palms Motel
The Blenheim Palms Motel offers elegant, individually styled motel rooms.
-
Motel
Blenheim Spa Motor Lodge
Rest your head someplace nice and comfortable.
-
Heritage Attractions
Brayshaw Heritage Park
Brayshaw Heritage Park is dedicated to the collection, restoration and display of Marlborough’s heritage.
-
Holiday House
Brookby Ridge Cottage
A Beautiful Holiday Home in Marlborough.
-
Motel
Centre Court Motel
Centre Court Motel is located in sunny Blenheim in the wine-growing region of Marlborough.
-
Motel
Cherylea Motel
Our Blenheim motel accommodation is in the heart of Marlborough considered the sunniest place in New Zealand.
-
Scenic Flights
Classic Wings Vintage Aeroplane Rides
Experience Marlborough from a whole new perspective.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Clos Henri Vineyard
Clos Henri, a premium wine estate located in Marlborough and owned by Famille Bourgeois, offers a a warm personal welcome and delicious organic wines to taste at our cellar door.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Cloudy Bay Cellar Door Marlborough
Cloudy Bay's spacious and inviting Cellar Door is located at the winery itself, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine TastingsWinery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Cloudy Bay Jack's Raw Bar Marlborough
-
Motel
Commodore Court Motel
Commodore Court Motel offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation that makes a good base for our guests to explore all that the Marlborough region has to offer.
-
Motel
Colonial Motel - Blenheim
Refurbished, clean modern units, only 5 to 10-minute walk from the stadium, CBD, restaurants and shops. A fenced playground, swimming pool, BBQ, laundry and a garden available.
-
Backpacker
Copperbeech Backpackers
Our homey backpackers provides affordable accommodation for everyone.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Cortado Restaurant & Bar
Cortado, restaurant cafe, located in Central Picton, offers a fresh, locally sourced & seafood-inspired menu with a South American twist.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
CPR Coffee Roasters
Visit our award winning headquarters roastery and coffee bars.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Dodson Street Beer Garden
Our Blenheim Restaurant features Cuisine from Germany, Italy and Kiwi Classics.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Dolce Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
Located in the heart of Blenheim's town center, Dolce Cafe, Restaurant and Bar offers all day dining, from breakfast through lunch and dinner till late night in the bar.
-
Motel
Ellena Court Motel
Our superb location in the heart of Blenheim means only two minutes’ walk to the CBD and some of the area’s top bars, cafes and restaurants.
-
Shuttles and Transfers
Executive Shuttle
Executive Shuttles provide an excellent Transfer Service to and from Marlborough Airport to Blenheim, Picton and other locations within the Region.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Fairweathers
Blenheim's only Heineken craft bar situated in the heart of Scott St, Blenheim.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Framingham Wines
A broad range of quality aromatics set the Framingham wines apart.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Forrest Wines
Our Marlborough winery and tasting room are nestled in amongst our vineyards in the heart of Sauvignon Blanc country just outside of the town of Renwick.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
FROMM Winery
Organic boutique truly hand crafted wines.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Gibson Bridge Wines
Gibson Bridge is a truly boutique family-owned 6-acre vineyard with 5,500 vines located in Renwick, the heart of New Zealand's premium white grape growing region - Marlborough.
-
Gourmet Experiences and Tours
The Roots Gin Shack & Tasting Room
Visit Roots Gin Shack - Marlborough’s home of award-winning gin.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Harvest Restaurant
At Harvest, the ethos is simple - authenticity... We aim to create a space that celebrates authentic hospitality where you can relax, enjoy and have your every need anticipated.
-
Motel
High Street Living Motel
Located in the heart of Picton, High Street Living Motel offers a more casual accommodation experience.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Jackson Estate
As modern pioneers, Jackson Estate has been in the business for over 25 years, quietly getting on with hand crafting beautiful wines with elegance, finesse and longevity.
-
Motel
Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge
Enjoy quality affordable motel accommodation at Knightsbridge Court Motor Lodge in Blenheim, NZ.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Lawson's Dry Hills Wines
You’ll always receive a warm welcome at our home on Alabama Road.
-
Activities
Makana Confections
Makana Confections specialises in gift-quality confections - all hand-made and using only the freshest, natural ingredients available to us.
-
Activities
Marlborough Flyer Steam Train
The Marlborough Flyer is a heritage steam train from a majestic bygone era.
-
ConferenceConference
Marlborough Events Centre
Marlborough's premier event centre situated in trhe heart of Blenheim CBD
-
Bed and Breakfast
Marlborough Bed & Breakfast
Heritage Marlborough B & B and Self Contained Accommodation
-
Sport & Recreation
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
Stadium 2000 is the centre and home of activity in Marlborough. With a range of facilities like an Aquatics, fitness, sport and events.
-
Bed and Breakfast
Marlborough Wine Barrel Cabins
Live like a hobbit in Marlborough’s only wine barrel cabins.
-
Accommodation
Misty Cove Wines - Accommodation
The Misty Cove Homestead is your home away from home.
-
Accommodation
Misty Cove Wines Cellar Door Accomodation
-
Beer & Breweries
Moa Brewing Company - Tap Room
Visit the brewery where it all started for Moa, now focused on developing exciting and award winning new products, plus premium and specialty brews.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Taika Pacifica Asian Tapas
Contemporary Pacific Asian fusion - Savour the tantalising flavours created by our team of talented chefs.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Nautilus Estate
Visit us in the beautiful Marlborough region of New Zealand.
-
Bed and Breakfast
Omaka Heights Countrystay B&B
Omaka Heights B&B Countrystay presents friendly Marlborough accommodation in the Renwick area for your travels.
-
Activities
Omaka Observatory
Omaka Observatory is an eco-observatory based in a man made crater located in the Omaka Valley in Marlborough.
-
Rental Cars
Orange Rentals - Blenheim
Welcome to Orange Car Rentals Blenheim.
-
Rental Cars
Orange Rentals - Picton
Welcome to Orange Car Rentals Picton.
-
Bed and BreakfastBed and Breakfast
Olde Mill House B&B & Cycle Hire, Renwick
Bed & Breakfast and Bike 2 Wine Tours located in Renwick – heart of the Marlborough Wine Region.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Phoenix Cafe Bar
Nestled in Renwick in the heart of Marlborough's wine region, The Phoenix offers great coffee, food, local wines and craft beer on tap.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Quench Restaurant and Wine Bar
Quench, Chateau Marlborough's winning restaurant and wine bar is a relaxed and modern. It offers a versatile dining experience – whether you are visiting us on business, a romantic escape or a family treat.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Raupo Cafe, Restaurant and Traiteur
Raupo sits on the banks of the Taylor River in Blenheim, right in the heart of the Marlborough Wine region.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Rimapere Vineyards
Rimapere's single 24ha estate is ideally located on the prestigious Rapaura Road in the Wairau Valley, in the heart of Marlborough on exceptional terroir.
-
Hotel
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Indulge in comfort at Scenic Hotel Marlborough, where our rooms redefine luxury at our Blenheim accommodation.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen
Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen is situated on the corner of Rapaura & Selmes Road about ten minutes from the centre of Blenheim.
-
Bed and Breakfast
Rowley Estate Homestead
Casual luxury accommodation. Bed and Breakfast. Exclusive use.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Speight's Ale House Blenheim
Proud to be serving true southern hospitality to locals and visitors to Blenheim.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Spy Valley Wines
Spy Valley is a New Zealand Family owned must-visit winery with a reputation for consistently producing great value, award-winning wines.
-
Bed and Breakfast
St Leonards Vineyard Cottages
Boutique vineyard cottages, Marlborough.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Streetwise Coffee Blenheim
We're a locally owned and operated coffee cart operating 7 days a week
-
Restaurants and Cafes
The Fancy Cow
Our menu is influenced by our time spent wandering the Italian countryside. Casual bar-vibes downstairs, fancier upstairs with a view for the ages.
-
Bed and Breakfast
The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation
Luxury 5-Star accommodation in the heart of Marlborough's wine growing area.
-
ShoppingShopping
The Vines Village
Welcome to the Vines Village - Wine Country HQ, based in Marlborough, New Zealand - the internationally renowned Sauvignon Blanc wine capital of the world.
-
Rental Cars
Thrifty Rental Cars
Drive around in your hire car to some of the hot spots in Picton.
-
Conference
Vines Village Boardroom
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Vines Café
The Vines Café is one of Marlborough's favourite family friendly casual dining destinations.
-
Lodge
Vintners Retreat
Welcome to your personal vineyard retreat, a home away from home. Villa accommodation set amongst the vines in the Wairau River valley of Renwick, Malborough and only a short walk to cellar doors of New Zealand's best Sauvignon Blanc.
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Wairau River Wines
Opening in 1992, the Wairau River Cellar Door and Restaurant is one of the regions original wine tourism destinations.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Whitehaven Wine Company
Every bottle of Whitehaven wine proudly carries the anchor insignia, the distinctive quality marque of one of New Zealand’s most respected family wine companies.
-
ActivitiesActivities
Welton House Garden and Eliza's Garden Cottage
A Garden of National Significance
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Wither Hills Cellar Door & Restaurant
The iconic Wither Hills winery is situated just five minutes from central Blenheim on the Southern side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, lying in the lee of the Wither Hills range.
-
Bed and Breakfast
Copper Black
Welcome to Copper Black - Delight in the difference
-
Winery Cellar Doors & Wine Tastings
Hunter's Wines
Internationally acclaimed Hunter’s Wines is one of the pioneers of Marlborough winemaking.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Marlborough Public House
We invite you to our house.
-
Hotel
The Marlborough
Experience the relaxed elegance of The Marlborough.
-
Restaurants and Cafes
Thai9 Restaurant
Authentic Thai cuisine on Scott Street, Blenheim.