Must Dos.

Head to Rainbow Ski Field for great skiing and boarding, for the whole family. Just 1 hour's drive from Blenheim.

Head to Jack’s Raw Bar at Cloudy Bay Vineyards in summer, for local salmon, freshly shucked oysters and venison carpaccio in a gorgeous setting.

Explore the walking and biking trails around Picton.

Enjoy workshops and tours at the Nelmac Garden Marlborough Festival, and be in sure to stay in town for the famous Fete at Seymour Square.

Explore Marlborough’s whaling history at the Perano Whaling Station.

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.