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Marlborough
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Delight in cruising on a myriad of pretty waterways, hiking through pristine native forest and sampling the Sauvignon Blanc at internationally renowned wineries in a very special corner of New Zealand’s South Island.
Wine and mussels in Havelock Marina, Marlborough
Regional Destinations Havelock Mussel-farming capital and gateway to Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds. Renwick Heart of the Sauvignon Blanc wine industry. Portage Tiny outpost on tranquil Kenepuru Sound. Picton Gateway to Queen Charlotte Sound and the North Island. Blenheim Main regional
town and centre of the renowned Marlborough wine industry.
Getting There & Around Air Marlborough Airport is the main airport servicing Marlborough with domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with Air NZ. Sounds Air offers flights from Blenheim or Picton to Wellington. Road Blenheim is 4 hours from Christchurch and 1 hour, 30 minutes from Nelson. It is a 30-minute drive from Blenheim to Picton. Coaches and shuttles service the area. Rail Tranz Rail operates a service from Christchurch to Picton. Ferry Interislander and Bluebridge ferries depart from Picton to Wellington several times daily. Water taxis provide another transport option.
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Do It! Sample Sauvignon Blanc at a winery. Sea kayak in the Marlborough Sounds. Walk the Queen Charlotte Track.
Events to Catch Marlborough Wine Festival
[Blenheim – Feb] t: +64 3 577 9299 www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz
Blenheim & Districts The region’s main centre, Blenheim has a big reputation for the beautiful wines – particularly Sauvignon Blanc – but it is also the gateway to outdoor
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Explore the REgion From the forests and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds to plains criss-crossed with grape vines further south, Marlborough is a region blessed with natural abundance. Bathed in sunshine, it invites exploration yearround; whether your tastes run to swimming with dolphins or the laidback pleasure of selecting a favourite among more than 100 wineries.