


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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Kayak the Wairau Lagoons

Kayak down the Wairau River, to the Wairau Boulder Bank, exploring the habitat of amazing birdlife.

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Walk the Queen Charlotte Track

Boat to historic Ship Cove to start your walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Carry your pack or have it transferred each day. Full walk 3-5 days or choose a section.

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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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Tackle an epic bike ride

Mountain bike the 70km Queen Charlotte Track, staying in a brilliant range of lodges, B&Bs, homestays and campsites along the way.

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Linger at cellar doors

Savour Marlborough pinot noir in front of a toasty fire, or enjoy a lunch made from premium local ingredients at a vineyard restaurant.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Find sun, surf and sand
Visit White’s Bay for sun, sand, surf and swimming, as well as walking tracks through native bush.
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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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Lodge
Bay of Many Coves Resort and Spa

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

Walking & Hiking
Walk Pelorus

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