Travel Trade

The home of splendid experiences for travellers to New Zealand. Marlborough is centrally located within New Zealand at the head of the Southern Alps and well connected by air, road and ferry transport links to the main centres and international airports.

Welcome to Marlborough

Protected by mountain ranges, the climate and high sunshine hours make Marlborough a fantastic year-round destination.

This resource aims to provide travel wholesalers and resellers with all the information and inspiration you need to sell the Marlborough region and our travel products. Destination Marlborough is here to help with information on our stunning region.

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Connectivity

Getting to Marlborough couldn't be easier with so many ways to travel! Whether you are arriving by plane, ferry, train or car, the scenery is more beautiful the closer you get. Your journey top Marlborough is almost as good as being here.

Getting to Marlborough

Suggested Itineraries

Wine and food is a key attraction for visitors to Marlborough given it is home to more than 150 wineries and over 36 cellar doors, as well as great restaurants, boutique producers and amazing seafood.

The Marlborough Sounds, which makes up one fifth of New Zealand’s coastline, is a playground for those seeking a relaxing escape or an adventure of a lifetime, or anything in between. The combination of what Marlborough has to offer makes it a great destination for all seasons, tastes and budgets. Check out the itineraries featured below, prepared and ready to show your clients a splendid time in Marlborough.

Marlborough Highlights

Trade Videos

Marlborough Videos Videos showcasing Marlborough's offerings can be accessed via links below, or you can check out our YouTube channel, which also features consumer video clips that are developed seasonally - showcasing Marlborough as a year-round destination.

Marlborough Regional

Havelock, Pelorus and the surrounding Marlborough Sounds

Top of the South

Trade Events

Marlborough is renowned as New Zealand's largest growing wine region, seafood, and the stunning Marlborough Sounds. The region offers something for every type of traveler—whether it is adventure, relaxation, or indulgence.

For tourism operators, this means an incredible opportunity for you to showcase your offerings to a global audience. However, to truly maximize international reach, tapping into the travel trade network is key. That is where Destination Marlborough’s Trade team comes in— displaying the region’s tourism offerings to key international and domestic travel trade partners, who can help drive visitor numbers and increase bookings.

However, participation in major trade events requires financial backing, and we rely on the commitment of our local operators to ensure Marlborough is well-represented. By investing in these Trade events – you are securing long term business growth, you gain direct access to international buyers, wholesalers, online and retail travel agents, and your market presence is boosted.

Trade Events