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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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Victoria Leov Taylor Pass Hut
"There are unlimited swimming holes along the rivers, mountains to climb to the top of and beautiful beaches to play on, we love getting the children out and exploring it with them. "
My insider guide to MarlboroughSounds 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.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Jack's Raw Bar at Cloudy Bay
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.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Taste sauvignon blanc
Explore the sub regional variation with sauvignon blanc as well as the different ways wine makers approach the wine, including those using oak and age.
Blenheim i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Stay in the Marlborough Sounds
From self-contained baches to all inclusive lodges, there's a slice of paradise for everyone in the Marlborough Sounds, some accessible only by water-taxi.
Visit a mussel farm
Take a tour boat to one of the mussel, oyster or salmon farms within our unique waterways to see how some of our wonderful seafood is grown.
Greenshell Mussel Cruise
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
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Stay amongst the vines
From B&B's to lodges, find a place to stay amongst the vines.
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Motuara Island eco sanctuary
Visit the beautiful Motuara Island in the Queen Charlotte Sound. This predator free sanctuary is home to kiwi, saddlebacks and other native wildlife.
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Marlborough Book Festival
Meet some of your favourite authors in beautiful settings at the Marlborough Book Festival in winter.
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Weddings and Gardens
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.
Gardens
Discover some of New Zealand’s most unique and stunning gardens in Marlborough.
Private gardens can be viewed by arrangement, or time your visit to attend one of NZ’s premier garden festivals, Garden Marlborough held in November annually.
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i-SITE visitor information services
Havelock i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
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Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Hotel
Chateau Marlborough - Blenheim
Lodge
The Marlborough Lodge
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Vintners Retreat
Hotel
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
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