Marlborough's Brilliant Backyard

Marlborough's Top 50 - as voted by locals
Click here to check out the top 50 things to do in Marlborough - as voted by the locals!
From heading on a cruise to spot wildlife, to wine tasting and doing bombs in the Pelorus River, there's something for everybody to have a brilliant time in Marlborough.
You can also download this PDF and print it or check out our brilliant top 50 Booklet, to start checking things off!
Escape for a break, right here in Marlborough
Package deals
Lock in your next staycation and holiday in Marlborough - whether you're looking for an all inclusive getaway, a play and stay package or an eat and adventure - check out whats on offer here
Vouchers and Pre-Purchase
You can pick up a voucher for a brilliant Marlborough experience and discover more in your backyard. Click here to see what's on offer.
Take a day trip in your brilliant backyard!
Using this website, you can explore things to do, then begin planning your trip. Use the 'My Trip' function, that allows you to explore activities, accommodation, transport and where to eat or drink, then add your preferences to your own planner by simply clicking '+ add to my trip' on the listing.
Discover with Marlborough locals
Learn how to cocktail using Marlborough's very own brewed and foraged ROOTS dry gin, follow that up some beautiful figs fresh from the Old Road Estate orchard - then enjoy a journey through the sounds with Katabatic Charters - explore Marlborough or find out how you can create something delicious at home with a few locals below

Elemental Distillers

Old Road Estate

Misty Cove Wines

Taylor Pass Honey

Cranky Goat Cheese

Cloudy Bay Wines

Minghettis

The Whitehaven Story

Katabatic Charters

Rowley Estate Homestead

Full Noise, the Ridge Runner joyride

Omega Seafood - Creamy Garlic Chilli Mussels
Leave a brilliant review
Did you have an outstanding dinner at a local restaurant? Were you transported around on a wine tour? A visit to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre that you haven't been able to stop talking about? Browse Marlborough operators, give them a quick search on Google Reviews, Facebook or TripAdvisor and let everybody know about your brilliant experience
Share your brilliant moments in Marlborough
Share your favourite spots, viewpoints, memories, adventures or moments of serenity in Marlborough on social media, and use hashtags #MarlboroughNZ and #BrilliantEveryDay so we can all share in your moments - plus, you'll appear on the feed below, and we may even ask to repost on our instagram or facebook.