Marlborough Visitor E-Guide

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MARLBOROUGH Visitor Guide

Welcome to Marlborough Nau mai, haere mai Ward Beach overlooking Cape Campbell Lighthouse by Sophie Piearcey Vineyard cycle photo by Christel Yardley Stuff NZ Scenic flight with Pelorus Air by Sophie Piearcey

Marlborough is the connection to the South

It might draw you on your electric bike into

Island. It is a place blessed with many different

an adventure story around its long glittering

story lines, bound by the Nukuo Ariki - the four

coastline, or following it’s path to the vineyards

valleys. This booklet is your personal planning

and world class wineries.

tool, a guide to creating the story you wish to tell – a story inspired by the rich history and unique paths that converge here.

Whether you’re hiking to the peak of Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku marveling at the beautiful views, or you’re feasting on local seafood delicacies on a cruise, you will find a story worth sharing here. Your path might start as you navigate through the sunken valleys like many before you. Its twists and turns created the Marlborough Sounds and its full spectrum of colour. You might decide to go fishing, or wade your way on a kayak into a different story.

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Be in Marlborough as an open book, with a vision to find a story worth telling. Learn the paths to stories from those before you, hear ours, tell yours and inspire the next.

To stay inspired, visit marlboroughnz.com

Contents

Connect with us @MarlboroughNewZealand

The Four Valleys of Marlborough

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Getting to Marlborough & Travel Times

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Seasons of the Region

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#marlboroughnz

What’s On | Regional Events

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Tiaki promise

Eat & Drink

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Play, See & Do

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Insider Tips

24-25

Where to Stay | Accommodation

26-31

Suggested Itineraries

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Travel Information

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REGIONAL MAPS Te Waiharakeke Blenheim & Wairau Valley

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Tōtaranui Queen Charlotte Sound & Waitohi Picton

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Havelock, Te Hoiere Pelorus & Kenepuru Sound

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Seddon, Ward, Awatere Valley & South Marlborough

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10 Marlborough Must Do’s

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Marlborough Regional Map

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Wine Trail

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Contact Us

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@Marlborough.NZ

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@Marlborough.nz www.MarlboroughNZ.com

The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai Ki Aotearoa, Welcome to New Zealand.

While travelling in New Zealand I will: • Care for the land, sea & nature, treading lightly & leaving no trace • Travel safely, showing care & consideration for all • Respect culture, travelling with an open heart & mind Destination Marlborough is a member of the TIA Sustainability commitment, encompassing the four elements of tourism sustainability: Economic, Visitor, Community and Environment. Find out more at sustainabletourism.nz

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The four valleys of Marlborough Marlborough, a place based at the geographic centre of Aotearoa New Zealand.

A place blessed with many different story lines, bound by the Nukuo Ariki - the four valleys.

1.

Te Hoiere Pelorus Valley - Kenepuru Sound

2.

Tōtaranui Queen Charlotte - Picton &

3.

Wairau - Blenheim, Renwick, & Waihopai

4.

Awatere - Seddon, Ward & Southern

BLENHEIM, WAIRAU VALLEY Te Waiharakeke

& Havelock

surrounding Sounds

Marlborough

Te Waiharakeke Blenheim | The largest town in

Marlborough, sits within the Wairau Valley. The town has parks, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene. A small rural settlement located nearby is Renwick. Surrounded by vineyards, Renwick is the hub for wine tastings and tours.

PICTON, QUEEN CHARLOTTE Tōtaranui

Waitohi Picton | A charming coastal town & gateway to the Tōtaranui Queen Charlotte Sounds and the South Island ferry terminal. Picton offers waterfront views, outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, and access to the Queen Charlotte Track.

Havelock | known as the Greenshell Mussel capital of the world, this is a small town at the head of Te Hoiere Pelorus Sound. It serves as a gateway to nearby waterways, hiking tracks, and offers seafood dining experiences.

LINK PATHWAY, HAVELOCK Pelorus Te Hoiere & Kenepuru

Seddon | A small rural town located near the Awatere River and serves as a hub for the surrounding farming and wine-producing region.

The Awatere Valley provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Each area in Marlborough has its own unique charm and attractions. Scan the code to learn more or click the images to the right.

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WARD BEACH, WARD Awatere, South Marlborough

Getting to Marlborough

Travel times DRIVE Picton to Blenheim (SH1)

25 mins

Picton to Havelock via Queen Charlotte Dr

45 mins

Start your journey off with an incredible cruise through the

Havelock to Blenheim (SH6)

35 mins

Marlborough Sounds, on the ferry from Wellington to Picton. Bring

Nelson to Blenheim (SH6)

1hr 45 mins

Kaikōura to Blenheim (SH1)

1hr 45 mins

Christchurch to Blenheim (SH1)

4hrs 30 mins

by flying directly to Blenheim or Picton from Wellington, Auckland,

Christchurch to Blenheim via Lewis Pass

7hrs

Palmerston North, Christchurch or Paraparaumu.

Travel times are approximate only, and do not account for road closures,

From Wellington & the North Island

the car, bike, boat or caravan onboard and start your holiday off by relaxing and soaking in the views.

Or admire Marlborough wine country and the Sounds from above

detours or delays. For up to date information visit nzta.govt.nz/traffic

From the West Coast Less than an hour’s drive from Nelson, just before Rai Valley, the roads to French Pass and Tennyson Inlet lead into the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and days worth of exploring.

Or continue along the main highway, stopping at Pelorus Bridge for river swimming, and at Havelock for their famous Greenshell™ Mussels. Take the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive to Picton or Kenepuru and Te Hoiere Pelorus Sounds; or continue straight into the heart of wine country and Blenheim.

From Kaikoura & Canterbury Travel by car, bus or the Coastal Pacific train from Christchurch to Picton and enjoy spectacular scenery. Stop for fresh crayfish at

FLY DIRECT Auckland to Marlborough

1hr 30 mins

Paraparaumu to Marlborough

30 mins

Wellington to Marlborough

25 mins

Wellington to Picton

25 mins

Palmerston North to Marlborough

40 mins

Christchurch to Marlborough

50 mins

FERRY Wellington to Picton

seaside cafés and spot the plentiful seals.

TRAIN

Or take the adventurous road to Marlborough, by vehicle,

Christchurch to Picton

mountain bike or guided tour, via the historic high country Molesworth Station in the beautiful Awatere Valley. Open in spring and summer.

3hrs 30 mins

5hrs 15 mins

Only runs on scheduled days. Please visit www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific for the most up to date schedule.

From the West Coast Arrive via the beautiful Wairau Valley, watching Marlborough’s vast wine country unfold as you drive alongside the Wairau River and the rugged Richmond Range. Stop for fly fishing or at cellar doors for tastings, platters or lunch.

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Step aboard the Coastal Pacific scenic train and relax as you travel from Christchurch to Marlborough – or the other way around.

Glide past sunlit vineyards, wild coastlines, and remote beaches. It’s a journey of natural beauty and pure relaxation with seamless connection with the Interislander ferry.

For the latest timetable and to book please visit our website greatjourneysnz.com

Picton Marlborough

Blenheim

Christchurch

Cross the Cook Strait aboard the Interislander

Take a Scenic Train to Marlborough

Enjoy the views while our experienced onboard crew takes care of you.

Our ferries operate year-round with convenient sailing times for both walk-on passengers and vehicles. With a range of dining options, onboard WiFi, and child-friendly spaces, you’ll have a great time.

Enhance your journey by upgrading to the Premium Lounge: a relaxing, child-free space with complimentary food and drinks.

To book your trip, visit www.interislander.co.nz

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Your adventure starts here.

Who better to plan and book your Marlborough holiday or activities than a local?

03 541 9530 • www.helicoptersnelson.co.nz

We take care of everything to ensure your Marlborough experience is

unforgettable!

Accommodation, Activities, Wine Tours, Boat Cruises, Marlborough Sounds and more.

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CONTACT US

Picton isite Picton Foreshore P: +64 3 520 3113 Blenheim isite 8 Sinclair Street P: +64 3 577 8080 For itinerary planning:

bookings@marlboroughnz.com

Average daily max temp

Average daily max temp

Spring / 1 September - 30 November

Summer / 1 December - 28 February

Spring marks the release of Marlborough’s newest Sauvignon

Summer in Marlborough is about jumping off jetties into sparkling

Blanc, best enjoyed with a platter or lunch at a cellar door. Enjoy

seas or lazing over a long lunch with your choice of beverage - not

sunshine with a vineyard tour under blue skies and snow on the

only a wine region, Marlborough also has award winning gin and beer.

mountains. Make the most of warm spring days on the waters of

For the active nature enthusiasts, explore the Queen Charlotte Track

the Marlborough Sounds and explore with a scenic cruise or by

on foot or by mountain bike, or relax and rejuvenate at a lodge in the

kayak. Each blossom and burst of greenery tells a story of nature’s

Marlborough Sounds. Take a roadtrip around the region to explore

resilience and the promise of new beginnings. From the lively buzz

each valley and create your own Summer story. Embrace the local

of the farmers markets to the tranquility of the coastal walks,

cuisine and board a seafood cruise or taste fresh Summer flavours

Marlborough’s Spring is a celebration of renewal and the beginning

by picking your own cherries and strawberries.

18°C | 64°F

23°C | 74°F

of warmer days.

Average daily max temp

Average daily max temp

Autumn / 1 March - 31 May

Winter / 1 June - 31 August

Autumn in Marlborough is an exciting time on the wine calendar,

Winter brings crisp blue skies and abundant sunshine. Winter is

with vintage in full swing. Do a cellar door tour as the grapes are

Marlborough’s best hidden secret. Enjoy an outdoor vineyard lunch

brought into the wineries, while tasting the results of harvests gone

in the afternoon warmth, or cosy up by an open fire with a rich

by. Pick your path this season, whether it be walking scenic trails

Pinot Noir at a cellar door – did you know we have a cellar door

that have become a tapestry of crunchy leaves, or cruising serene

fireplace trail! The glassy still waters of the Marlborough Sounds,

waterways of the Marlborough Sounds which provide a picturesque

with abundant marine wildlife, makes Winter the perfect time to

backdrop. Watch as the region fills with autumnal hues of red and

explore. Do a scenic cruise or nestle into a warm waterside lodge

orange, it’s a beautiful time to get outside and explore nature.

with incredible views. For the snow bunnies, check out Rainbow Ski

19°C | 66°F

13°C | 55°F

Area and hit the slopes.

Read more & plan your trip with seasonal itineraries here

What’s on in Marlborough JANUARY Picton New Years Eve Event Picton Maritime Festival

FEBRUARY Marlborough Wine & Food Festival

MARLBOROUGH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

MARCH Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival The Marlborough Multicultural Festival

APRIL Marlborough Lines Classic Fighters Airshow Omaka (biennial)

MARLBOROUGH LINES CLASSIC FIGHTERS AIRSHOW

MAY Saint Clair Vineyard Half

JUNE / JULY Various Matariki Events

JULY

SAINT CLAIR VINEYARD HALF

Marlborough Book Festival

OCTOBER Marina 2 Marina

NOVEMBER Bayleys Garden Marlborough

BAYLEYS GARDEN MARLBOROUGH

Find events with Follow-ME There’s always plenty going on in and around Marlborough. Check out the Follow-ME Marlborough Events Guide for all the latest in food and wine, theatre, music and many more wonderful regional events.

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Find out more and visit www.Follow-ME.co.nz

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EAT & DRINK

Tip: Read more foodie goodness by clicking HERE

If you’re a foodie with a passion for matching cuisine with great quality wine or beer, or just love to eat and drink, then Marlborough will surprise and delight you and your tastebuds.

World-class wine, multi-award winning craft beer and boutique gin distillers, paired with local produce and gourmet cuisine means eating and drinking in Marlborough requires a thirst, an appetite and a belt with plenty of notches...

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EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK

NAUTILUS ESTATE CELLAR DOOR Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting at our beautiful cellar door.

We offer our guests delicious platters to complement our award-winning wines.

12 Rapaura Road, Renwick PH: +64 3 572 6008 E: sales@nautilusestate.com www.nautilusestate.com Opening Hours: Daily 10am-4:30pm

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EAT & DRINK

Hanz Herzog Estate

Discover one of New Zealand’s most beautiful organic family wine estates. Savour handcrafted luxury in a bottle from over 20 grape varieties!

Taste, learn and be impressed. Stay in our serene and stylish vineyard cottage!

A: 81 Jeffries Road, Blenheim I: @hans_herzogwine P: 03 572 8770 W: herzog.co.nz

Hunters Wines Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Cellar Door. Enjoy an extensive wine tasting led by our experienced staff who will guide you through our range of wines sharing the stories behind each bottle. Wander through our award-winning native garden or settle in with a light lunch and a glass of wine experiencing the warm hospitality that makes our Cellar Door a must-visit destination.

A 603 Rapaura Road E cellardoor@hunters.co.nz P +64 3 572 8803 Freephone 0800 727 578 W hunters.co.nz

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EAT & DRINK

Experience our beautifully biodiverse home.

• Cellar Door wine tastings • Self-drive vineyard tour • Spectacular coastal views

• Leaders in sustainable winemaking • 5 minute drive from State Highway 1

534 Seaview Rd, Seddon, Marlborough For opening hours, visit www.yealands.co.nz | Phone: (03) 575 7618 Private experience available on request: privateexperience@yealands.co.nz

Dine at Quench in central Blenheim to savour seasonal Marlborough flavours, boutique wines, and modern cuisine in a relaxed, stylish setting.

Perfect for breakfast, dinner and drinks.

Menus & bookings:

QUENCHRESTAURANT.CO.NZ

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Johanneshof Wines

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Our boutique winery offers a unique experience, tastings of globally awarded wines, a magical tour through New Zealand’s first underground rock cellar, evoking all your senses.

Experience 35 years of excellence in wine making.

A 945 State Highway 1, Koromiko (9km south of Picton) E wines@johanneshof.co.nz P 03-5737035 W johanneshof.co.nz

Itineraries

EAT & DRINK

Suggested

Whether you‘re seeking an outdoor adventure, eager to spot some wildlife, a foodie or simply craving a peaceful getaway with your other half - we have an itinerary for every traveller, just click on the images below!

Romantic escape

Family fun

Tastebud sensation Outdoor adventure Marlborough highlights Heritage & culture

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PLAY See & do

RENWICK, WAIRAU VALLEY

Discover cycling and hiking tracks with serene views, relax with a platter and a glass of wine or venture out to the Marlborough Sounds, kayak in tow. Whether you want to embrace culture, wildlife, aviation or explore the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone here.

Tip: For more on planning Mustdo activities & experiences, click HERE

PLAY | SEE & DO

26th - 28th

march

EASTER WEEKEND

Edwin Fox Maritime Museum The last of her kind

Amazing Stories & Great Coffee 14 Rosina Corlett Lane, via Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim, Marlborough. Ph: (03) 579 1305

www.omaka.org.nz

St Leonards VINEYARD COTTAGES MARLBOROUGH, NZ 18 ST LEONARDS ROAD, BLENHEIM +64 21 864 608 stay@stleonards.co.nz stleonards.co.nz

Discover the lost world of sailing ships

edwinfoxship.nz

Heritage New Zealand FOUR PRIVATE BOUTIQUE COTTAGES, SURROUNDED BY VINES Category One listed

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PLAY | SEE & DO

PLAY | SEE & DO

St Leonards VINEYARD COTTAGES MARLBOROUGH, NZ 18 ST LEONARDS ROAD, BLENHEIM +64 21 864 608 stay@stleonards.co.nz stleonards.co.nz

FOUR PRIVATE BOUTIQUE COTTAGES, SURROUNDED BY VINES

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PLAY | SEE & DO

Picton Mail Boat Cruise the original Marlborough experience

03 573 6175 • beachcombercruises.co.nz

Blenheim Corporate Cars Embark on a Marlborough adventure with Blenheim Corporate Cars and discover the wonders of this amazing region. Start with your airport transfers, exclusive wine tastings and scenic tours to garden visits and art studio explorations, our bespoke services ensure an unforgettable experience.

Contact Joe Kelly:

P 021 081 83272 E info@blenheimcorporatecars.co.nz W www.blenheimcorporatecars.co.nz

Kenepuru Water Taxi

The Gallery Havelock

Based in Havelock, contact us today for fast and friendly transport around the Kenepuru & Pelorus Sounds. We can pick and drop off to resorts, lodges, private properties, and walking/bikin tracks. Bookings are essential, contact us today.

The Gallery Havelock invites you to visit their two storey art gallery showcasing 25 Marlborough artists. Artwork covers a wide array of mediums including oil and acrylic painting, photography, mixed media, sculptures, ceramics, jade carving, woodwork, jewellery and felt art.

This is a must see destination when visiting the beautiful Pelorus Sounds, Marlborough.

Water transport - your way.

E kenepuruwatertaxi@gmail.com P +64 27 472 700 W www.kenepuru.co.nz

St Leonards VINEYARD COTTAGES MARLBOROUGH, NZ 18 ST LEONARDS ROAD, BLENHEIM +64 21 864 608 stay@stleonards.co.nz stleonards.co.nz

FOUR PRIVATE BOUTIQUEA: COTTAGES,

BY VINES E thegalleryhavelock@gmail.com 60 Main SURROUNDED Road, Havelock P 03 574 2821 W www.thegalleryhavelock.com

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INSIDER TIPS

Meet The Locals Who better to show you around than the people who call Marlborough home? We asked a few locals to share their favourite spots and insider tips to help you experience the region like one of them.

Favourite spot to enjoy year round The Marlborough Sounds!

Your go-to Marlborough activity Mountain biking the taylor pass, there are also hiking

Fran Nolan Boom! Sauce & Lunch Bar

and cycling trails here

Where do you like to take friends/ family when they visit?

Out to the Marlborough Sounds or to a winery restaurant for lunch

Favourite spot/s to enjoy year-round

Your go-to Marlborough activity

Rarangi Beach is always a

more like hanging out than exercising so it’s a win-win, plus you

goodie no matter the time

get beautiful views and there’s a variety of tracks. You can also

of year! It’s stunning on a

go mountain biking here!

A walk up the Wither Hills Farm Park with my bestie! It feels

clear day, and there’s just

Emma Ryan-Falcon Marlborough i-Sites

something about the moody

Favourite restaurant/bar & what do you order?

vibes when it’s overcast. I

I love visiting Small Town Winery - the frosé paired with their

love the variety you get there

bruschetta, cheeses & cured meats is soo good.

Favourite spot/s to enjoy year-round

the chef”! The food and

Our family loves the walk out to Davies Bay from Anakiwa. The

hospitality are world class.

kids can walk it, thanks to the bush there is shelter from rain or sun and we can take the dog! Great spot for a picnic and heaps for the kids to explore.

Your go-to Marlborough activity Surely hiring a bike and

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Favourite restaurant/bar & what do you order?

hopping through a few cellar

Sisu!! Don’t even tease yourself with the menu, just “trust

doors out Renwick way.

Blair Macdonald Bladen Wines

experience with Jake

5 tapped is a must go for a drink & great

Best day ever!

INSIDER TIPS

Favourite restaurant/bar & what do you order?

from Wilderness Guides.

atmosphere. Plus, the Taxidermy is a vibe.

Favourite Marlborough memory

What makes you proud to call Marlborough home?

Seeing dolphins for the first time, as they

It’s a small town with a big heart, and I

swam along with us on a Guided Kayak

love being part of it.

Rachel Enright Marlborough Tour Company

Favourite restaurant/bar what do you order?

What makes you proud to call Marlborough home?

Grovetown Hotel. A sharing platter

That I got to raise my children in a beautiful small

of all the Japanese goodies.

region where we had endless adventures on both land and sea.

Fave Marlborough wine?

Kat Walker Explore Marlborough

A wine off their extensive

When I hear constantly from visitors how amazing and

international wine list –

unique our region is and that they wished they had

usually a white aromatic.

booked more time here.

Favourite restaurant/bar & what do you order?

What makes you proud to call Marlborough home?

Frank’s Oyster Bar & Eatery - Oysters! However,

It’s a beautiful place to live with fantastic people

we usually opt for the “Frank Eats” option. You

doing amazing things.

don’t know what you are going to get, but I’ve never been disappointed yet!

Your go-to Marlborough activity Nothing like cruising the Marlborough Sounds!

Rachael Brown Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Your go-to Marlborough activity

Favourite Marlborough memory

The many walks around Marlborough

they were about 2m off the end of the jetty and

– Wither Hills Tracks, Link Pathway,

my daughter had just been washing her hands off

QC track, Grovetown lagoon walk, The

in the water about 1min earlier.

Watching orcas off the jetty at my inlaws bach –

Waverly shipwreck walk.

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STAY Accommodation Whether you fancy the tranquility of the Marlborough Sounds or a 5-star hotel in the heart of Blenheim, there’s something for everyone. Stay in a luxury lodge, self-catering holiday home, or a vineyard cottage. Alternatively, choose from scenic camping spots or urban retreats.

There’s something to suit everyone.

BAY OF MANY COVES RESORT

Plan & book your next dream-stay, more information HERE

STAY | ACCOMMODATION

Experience Marlborough’s premier hotel, nestled in the heart of Blenheim. Unwind in an elegant room or a spacious suite, relax by the pool, or indulge in delicious flavours at Quench Restaurant and Bar. The perfect base to explore the many delights Marlborough has to offer.

Book: CARNMORE.CO.NZ

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Hopewell Lodge Welcome to Hopewell — your slice of paradise in the Kenepuru Sound. Chill on the beach, swing in a hammock, or paddle out with our complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing dinghies.

Explore trails, find glow worms, slurp fresh shellfish… or just do absolutely nothing.

Your retreat, your way.

A 7204 Kenepuru Road E stay@hopewell.co.nz P +64 27 573 4341 W www.hopewell.co.nz

More than just a place to stay.

BLENHEIM CBD +64 3 972 2727 14THLANE.NZ STAY@14THLANE.NZ @14THLANE.NZ

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STAY | ACCOMMODATION

“The Jewel of the Marlborough Sounds”

t a e r G Enjoy a

Scenic stay

The perfect place to stay in the heart of Blenheim.

Escape to Bay of Many Coves-luxury, nature and serenity in the heart of The Marlborough Sounds. Indulge in fine dining, adventure and relaxation at this stunning waterfront resort, for a five star getaway or simply join us for a day in the Bay.Reservations essential. 03-579-9771

www.bayofmanycoves.co.nz

· Restaurant & Bar · Dog Friendly Rooms · Hot Tub & Sauna Complex · Outdoor Pool P. 03 520 6187

A. 65 Alfred St, Blenheim W. scenichotels.co.nz

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STAY | ACCOMMODATION

Smiths Farm Holiday Park Quiet, modern, privately owned farm park central to Marlborough Sounds. Farm walks, pet animals, glow worms. Immaculate facilities: tent/powered sites to standard cabins, self-contained units, park motels and cottage. $50-$190 per couple.

22km from Picton, 3km from Queen Charlotte Track. Rankers Supreme Holiday Park winner 2016, Small Park of the Year 2025.

A 1419 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater E cbfaulls@xtra.co.nz P +64 3 574 2806 W smithsfarm.co.nz F Smiths Farm Holiday Park

Te Mahia Bay Resort Te Mahia Bay Resort sits on the beachfront in Marlborough Sounds, offering self-contained accommodation with full kitchens. Choose from Seaview Studios, waterfront motels, or 2–3 bedroom units in the elegant Heritage Building.

Enjoy self-catering, BBQs, or seasonal dining at Tinkers Kitchen, plus a coffee and gift shop onsite.

A Te Mahia Bay Road, 7282 E info@temahia.co.nz P +64 3 573 4089 W temahia.co.nz

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STAY | ACCOMMODATION

Portage Bay Hub Your affordable and unique waterfront escape in the heart of Kenepuru Sound, with onsite café.

Self contained, shared facilities and single room accommodation options. Perfect for families, couples, and track walkers. Check web site for café opening hours.

A 2947 Kenepuru Road, Portage E admin@portagebayhub.co.nz P 027 570 2947 W portagebayhub.co.nz

Two Tree Lodge Stay at Two Tree Lodge, a boutique, locally owned motel with Qualmark 4-Star Plus Silver certification. All ground-level units, each with its own carpark, designed for comfort and convenience. Just a short stroll to Blenheim’s town centre, Pollard Park, and the Taylor River Reserve.

Consistently highly reviewed for outstanding service, modern facilities, and warm hospitality.

A 24 Nelson Street, Blenheim E: info@twotreelodge.co.nz P +64 3 578 0274 W www.twotreelodge.co.nz F: Two Tree Lodge

AAA Marlin Motel Marlin motel is situated amongst a wonderful vista of the native forest/bush and surrounding hills It offers a range of quality units in a sunny, garden setting only 2 minutes from central Picton. Offering a range of units, we are a great accommodation option for tourists, families, and business guests wanting to enjoy everything Picton has to offer.

A 33 Devon Street, Picton E rest@marlinmotel.com P 03 573 6784 W www.aaamarlinmotel.co.nz

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Getting here

By Air Air New Zealand has several daily direct flights to Marlborough Airport, near Blenheim, from Auckland and Wellington.

Sounds Air flies direct from Wellington to Koromiko Airport near Picton and Marlborough Airport, and Origin Air flies to Marlborough from Christchurch and Palmerston North.

Getting around Marlborough Sounds Explore the many bays, inlets and coves of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by road, boat, bike or on foot. Do a road trip by car or campervan, board a tour or water taxi from Picton or Havelock, rent a kayak or walk or bike the incredible Queen Charlotte Track.

Te Waiharakeke Blenheim Park up and enjoy the town’s many restaurants, cafés and shops on foot, or join a guided tour or hop on/hop off bus to explore the cellar doors further afield. Hire a bike, take Blenheim’s public bus, and walk or

By Sea

bike the Wither Hills.

The Bluebridge and Interislander passenger and

Waitohi Picton

vehicle ferries cross Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton several times daily.

By Road Marlborough is well-connected by state highways and bus services from Christchurch,

Explore Tōtaranui Queen Charlotte Sound on a scenic or seafood cruise, by water taxi or mail boat, hire a kayak, walk or mountain bike local tracks or simply stroll Picton’s town centre and marina.

Havelock & Te Hoiere Pelorus Board a scenic cruise, water taxi or mail boat to explore Te Hoiere,

Nelson and the West Coast. The public bus

Pelorus, Kenepuru and Mahau Sounds, or drive the scenic Kenepuru

travels between Blenheim and Picton on

Road. Walk or bike the many local tracks.

selected days.

By Rail The Coastal Pacific train travels from Christchurch to Picton via Blenheim along the scenic Kaikōura coast. During summer, the historic Marlborough Flyer train schedules special trips.

Renwick & Wairau Renwick and the Wairau Valley have many cellar doors all within close proximity - visit year-round by bike (available for hire), car or guided tour.

Awatere & Pacific Coast Take the train or drive the scenic road south, or join a guided tour, for spectacular mountain and ocean views and wine. Explore the Molesworth Road during summer months by car or bike.

More information click here

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QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE

CANVASTOWN

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KOROMIKO

Port Underwood

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Whites Bay Monkey Bay Rarangi Beach Wairau Diversion

Cloudy Bay

MT. RICHMOND FORREST PARK

BLENHEIM RENWICK

Wairau Bar

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Wairau Lagoons

WAIRAU VALLEY REDWOOD PASS RD

To St. Arnaud/ Nelson Lakes and Rainbow Ski Area TAYLOR PASS RD WAIHOPAI VALLEY RD

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SEDDON

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Awatere River

WARD

Clifford Bay

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Cape Jackson Port Gore

5km

Pelorus Sound

MOTUARA IS.

MT. STOKES

Cape Koamaru

Meretoto/Ship Cove

Queen Charlotte Sound ARAPAOA ISLAND BLUMINE IS.

Nikau Cove Kenepuru Sound

Queen Charlotte Track Tory Channel

Nydia Track

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Whites Bay Monkey Bay Rarangi Beach

Waitohi PICTON & Tōtaranui QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND

Wairau Diversion

Cloudy Bay

BLENHEIM 63

Wairau Bar

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D’URVILLE ISLAND (Rangitoto ki te Tonga) French Pass

HAVELOCK Te Hoiere PELORUS & Kenepuru SOUND

N 5km

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Croisilles Harbour

Pelorus Sound

MT. STOKES ŌKIWI BAY

6

Nydia Track

Nikau Cove Kenepuru Sound Queen Charlotte Track

RAI VALLEY

ANAKIWA

Pelorus Bridge

HAVELOCK

QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE

CANVASTOWN

PICTON

KOROMIKO

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Pelorus River

Port Underwood RARANGI

TUAMARINA MT. RICHMOND FORREST PARK

Whites Bay Monkey Bay Rarangi Beach Wairau Diversion

Monkey Bay

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Rarangi Beach

Cloudy Bay

Wairau Diversion

BLENHEIM

N

Wairau Bar 5km

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Wairau Lagoons

REDWOOD PASS RD

TAYLOR PASS RD

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Clifford Bay

WAIHOPAI VALLEY RD

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Lake Grassmere Cape Campbell

Awatere River

WARD

Ward Beach

SEDDON, WARD & Awatere Valley SOUTH MARLBOROUGH

To Hanmer Springs via Molesworth Station Access Road (summer only)

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KEKERENGU

10 Marlborough Must Do’s 1

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve Plunge into the Pelorus River on a hot day or take one

5

eastern end of the camping area to Cape Campbell

pelorus river is where the barrel scene was filmed in

lighthouse, the southernmost extreme of Cook Strait

Havelock

6

Head to the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the world and

The White Road (Seddon)

Grab and a bike and hit the tracks! Mountain bike one

7

Foodie must do Treat yourself to delicious strawberries & real fruit

Walk, cycle or drive the White Road at Yealands Estate.

ice cream from Hedgegrows Strawberries in Spring/

One of the most dramatic vineyards in Marlborough

Summer

which leads to an amazing Lookout Point – on a clear day you can see across the Cook Strait to the North

8

Whites Bay walks

9

Water taxi to Meretoto/Ships Cove and Motuara Island

10

Take a cruise to spot wildlife in the Marlborough Sounds

Check out the walking tracks such as Black Jack Track Walk (1 hour 30 min walk) with views of the Cook Strait

Trying to plan your journey?

Take a glimpse at this map to orientate yourself and then dig deeper into the subregion maps (pages 34-37)

Know before you go – always check conditions and road/track closures on doc.govt.nz

Foodie must do Have Fish and Chips on the Picton Foreshore

Island!

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Wither Hills Farm Park of the trails at the Wither Hills Farm Park (or take a hike)

tuck into the local delicacy

3

Venture on a 4 hour walk following the beach from the

of the many walks in the scenic reserve. Hot take: the The Hobbit!

2

Cape Campbell / Marfells Beach

D’URVILLE ISLAND (Rangitoto ki te Tonga)

French Pass

Cape Jackson Port Gore

Croisilles Harbour Pelorus Sound Tasman Bay

MT. STOKES

9

Cape

MOTUARA IS.

Meretoto/Ship Cove

ŌKIWI BAY

Queen Charlotte Sound

ARAP

BLUMINE IS.

6

Kenepuru Sound

Nydia Track

Queen Charlotte Track RAI VALLEY

10 2

NELSON Pelorus Bridge

8

ANAKIWA

HAVELOCK

PICTON

QUEEN CHARLOTTE DRIVE

CANVASTOWN

KOROMIKO

1

RICHMOND

Pelorus River

1

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TUAMARINA

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ND

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Monkey Bay Rarangi Beach

7

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Cloudy Bay

Wairau Bar

RENWICK

BLENHEIM

Wairau River

Port Underwood Whites Bay

Wairau Diversion

MT. RICHMOND FORREST PARK

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Tory Channel

WAIRAU VALLEY

Wairau Lagoons

6

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REDWOOD PASS RD

1 Clifford Bay

TAYLOR PASS RD

To St. Arnaud/ Nelson Lakes and Rainbow Ski Area

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Lake Grassmere

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Cape Campbell

Coastal Pacific Train

Awatere River

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Ward Beach

Welcome to Marlborough, the connection to the South Island.

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Be a guardian of Marlborough, connect with its locals, be curious to try something new, be connected with the environment.

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Hiking

Cycling

Sounds

Wine/Vineyard

Nature

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Arts/Heritage

Shopping

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Airport

Information Centre

Ferry Route

Walking Track

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Coastal Pacific Train

Regional Boundary

5km

Wine Trail Map

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Johanneshof Cellars

To Picton

(15 min from Blenheim)

(30 min from Blenheim)

(30 min from Blenheim)

Para Rd

Johanneshof Cellars

Speeds Rd

To Whites Bay

(23 min from Blenheim)

(15 min from Blenheim) To Rarangi

(13 min from Blenheim)

2 0 2 Para 5 Rd / 2026

Tuamarina

To Whites Bay

(23 min from Blenheim)

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Redwood St

Battys Rd

Rd Pas s

Paynters Rd

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Thomsons Ford Rd

Grov e Rd Murphys Rd

(19 min from Blenheim)

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Ingles Bay

To Kaikōura

(1 h 43 min from Blenheim)

Kaikōura

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Alabama Rd

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Awatere River

Yealands Estate Wine

Awatere Valley Rd

Mount Riley Wines

Redwood St

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Seaview Rd

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Schoolhou

5km Blenheim i-Site &

Lawson’s Dry Hills

(15 min from Blenheim)

Blind River Loop Rd

To Seddon

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Westwood Ave

Battys Rd

Hutcheson St

Murphys Rd

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Westwood Ave

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Bells Rd

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Main St

Arthur Baker Pl

Auntsfield Estate

Grove Rd

Blicks Lane

Thomsons Ford Rd

Rd Giffords

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Alma St

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St Leonards Rd

Bells Rd

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Johanneshof Cellars

Marlborough Museum

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Horto

BLENHEIM

(30 min from Blenheim)

Aviation Heritage Para Rd Centre

Waimangarara River

Postma

Railway Station

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Esses Estate

Seddon

(4 hrs from Blenheim)

2

High St

Speeds Rd

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Marlborough Museum

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Tūpari Wines Riverlands

Nelson St

Middle Renwick Rd

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Yealands

Lawson’s Dry Hills Seaview Rd

Aviation Heritage Centre

Ben Morven Rd

Awatere River

Awatere Valley Rd

Mount Riley Wines

Alabama Rd

Arthur Baker Pl

Wither Hills

Grovetown

Auntsfield Estate

Cycle Trails

n St

Horto

Astrolabe Small Town Winery

Main St

ffe Rd

Jacksons Rd

Alfred St

BLENHEIM

New Renwick Rd

Villa Maria

Wrekin Rd

Blenheim i-Site & Railway Station

High St

Dog Point Rd

Lake Timara Rd

Join us for Marlborough’s best day out!

Held every 2nd Saturday of February at the Renwick Domain.

Ben Morven Rd

Nelson St

Middle Renwick Rd

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Spy Valley Wines

Cloudy Bay

Villa Maria

Wine + Food Experience

Airport Godfrey Rd

Branc

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The Wine Shed

Spring Creek

Makana Confections

Tastebud sensation Wa ih

Jackson Estate

FROMM Winery

Renwick

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Rapa

Grovetown

Cloudy Bay Vineyards

Old Renwick Rd

Terrace Rd

Delta Lake Heights

Jeffries Rd

Rimapere

Gee

Rā Wines

Hunter’s Wines

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Pak Lims Rd

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Bedford Rd

Blicks Rd

Gibson Bridge Wines

s Rd

Lanark Lane

Jacks Rd

Spring Creek

Makana Confections

Mt Fy

Tūpari Wines Riverlands

Seddon

To Whites Bay

(23 min from Blenheim)

For up to date cellar door To Rarangi opening hours, scan or click!

(13 min from Blenheim)

To Seddon

(19 min from Blenheim)

Blind River Loop Rd

To Christchurch

(4 hrs from Blenheim)

Tuamarina

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Paynters Rd

Forrest Wines

Bladen Wines

Ant Moore Wines Whitehaven

Family fun

Saint Clair

ura Rd

Rapa

Jacksons Rd

Foxes Island Rd

Saint Clair Te Whare

To St Arnaud

(1 hr 16 min from Blenheim)

Pauls Rd

Nautilus Estate

Framingham Wines

Conders Bend Rd

Clos Henri

The Vines Village Vintage Lane

Boyces Rd

Wairau River

Hunter’s Wines

Tuamarina

Hans No.1 Herzog Family Estate Estate

Selm

Romantic escape

(1 hr 33 min from Blenheim)

To Havelock

(33 min from Blenheim)

es Rd

(13 min from Blenheim) To Nelson

Spring

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Contact the isite E TH

Visit the Blenheim and Picton isite centres for the expert local knowledge you need to make Contact the isite Visitor Information Centre P: 0800 777 181 E: Bookings@MarlboroughNZ.com

Picton isite The Foreshore, Picton P: +64 3 520 3113 E: Picton@MarlboroughNZ.com

Blenheim isite 8 Sinclair Street (beside the Railway Station) P: +64 3 577 8080 E: Blenheim@MarlboroughNZ.com

Emergency contacts In an emergency, dial 111 for police, fire service and ambulance.

111

Emergency

111

Police non-emergency

105

New Zealand Fire Service

111

Ambulance

111

Wairau Hospital (Blenheim) Hospital Road, Witherlea, Blenheim P: +64 3 520 9999

Marlborough Urgent Care Centre Entry off Hospital Road, Blenheim P: +64 3 520 6377 Hours: 8am to 8pm daily

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