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Something for the whole family.
Leap into the crystal clear Pelorus River, fish from the wharf on a blue-sky day, dash into surf at Whites Bay, then cast for kahawai at the Wairau Bar.
Spot dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds, visit eco trails surrounding resorts, and walk amid endangered wildlife on island sanctuaries.
Explore Marlborough’s passion for aviation, on the ground or in the air, or take on our cycling and walking trails.
Marlborough's a brilliant destination for family holidays young and old.
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Steve Austin Marlborough Museum
“Marlborough is incredibly rich in terms of heritage nationally and internationally, and we are in the process of discovering even more.”
My insider guide to MarlboroughMarlborough Highlights
This itinerary has been designed to fit into a shorter New Zealand itinerary featuring Marlborough's two most well-known assets, wine and the Marlborough Sounds.
Wither Hills Farm Park
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.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Cruise with dolphins
Go dolphin watching, and learn about all the marine wildlife you see along the way, including seabirds and seals.
Hit the snow
Head to Rainbow Ski Field for great skiing and boarding, for the whole family. Just 90 minutes drive from Blenheim.
Rainbow Ski Area
Kayak the Wairau Lagoons
Kayak down the Wairau River, to the Wairau Boulder Bank, exploring the habitat of amazing birdlife with Driftwood Eco Tours.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Hire bikes
Get out and experience Marlborough’s vines or hills by bike
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Visit Anakiwa
Check out the end of the Queen Charlotte walkway at Anakiwa, a very attractive bay in the Marlborough Sounds. Take walk to Davies Bay for a taste of the walkway.
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Walk and bike Picton
Explore the walking and biking trails around Picton.
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Whaling station
Explore Marlborough’s whaling history at the Perano Whaling Station.
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Walks
Get to know Marlborough step by step, via walking tracks to alpine peaks, golden trails on working farms and native bush walks in the Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough walks can be as challenging as Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku, as beautiful as the Queen Charlotte Track and as relaxing as the Taylor River reserve.
Whether you’re hiking for a day or a week, staying in a tent, hut or lodge, you’ll love the pace of Marlborough.
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Lodge
Furneaux Lodge
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Havelock i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Holiday House
The Lodge at Te Rawa
Ferries & Water Transport
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries Wellington - Picton
Boat Cruises
Beachcomber Cruises
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