Travel Style
Romance
The perfect place, for the perfect moment.
Whether it's the breathtaking vistas in every direction, the sunny days, the star-filled nights, the mystique of the Marlborough Sounds or the European-flavoured vineyards, Marlborough has romance written all over it.
Come here for a special getaway, a romantic moment, a luxury honeymoon, get married in paradise, or simply have some private time together.
It's sure to be a trip of a lifetime.
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Cressida Bishop Director Millenium Art Gallery
“There are a massive amount of interesting creative things going on here, and you need to stop and take the time to see them.”
My insider guide to MarlboroughSoak up the view at Brancott Estate
Get there early in the morning when it’s quiet and have a coffee looking at the view.
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre
Marlborough Book Festival
Meet some of your favourite authors in beautiful settings at the Marlborough Book Festival in winter.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Go Camping
Bring your tent or campervan and find a holiday park or DOC campsite to enjoy the views and outdoor activities.
Set sail in the Sounds
Bring your yacht or charter one here, for beautiful cruising in the Marlborough Sounds, where winter brings crisp and calm blue-sky days.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Swim with dolphins
Head out from Picton with Marlborough's specialised dolphin swimming and viewing tour company to view dolphins and even swim with them, in the sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound.
E-Ko Tours
Winter Fireplace Trail
Cosy up beside a roaring fire with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and some delicious local produce, you'll never want to leave!
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Governors Bay Scenic Reserve
Enjoy golden sands and azure waters at Governors Bay, a 15 minute drive from Picton.
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Cellar doors with wine & more
Taste Marlborough wines amid the vines that grew them and the wineries that made them. Stay for lunch or dinner at one of the winery restaurants.
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Sounds sunset by water
Head out by boat or kayak to find a bay all to yourselves, with a gourmet picnic and a Marlborough riesling or sauvignon blanc. Then watch the late afternoon sun slowly set.
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Weddings
Marlborough is the perfect central location for your wedding day.
Breathtaking scenery, excellent venue and accommodation options, sunny weather, and fantastic food and beverage offerings are sure to make your wedding a day to remember forever.
It doesn’t stop there. Enjoy a luxurious, private honeymoon in a Marlborough Sounds resort or hide away in a romantic boutique vineyard cottage – a magical start to your new life together.
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i-SITE visitor information services
Havelock i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
i-SITE visitor information services
Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Hotel
Chateau Marlborough - Blenheim
Lodge
The Marlborough Lodge
Lodge
Vintners Retreat
Hotel
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
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