Marlborough - Wine country

Where is it? 30 minutes drive from Picton ferry terminal and the ferry to/from Wellington or 12 minutes drive from the local Blenheim airport.

This is one of New Zealand’s most famous wine growing regions and is an excellent stopping point from the ferry prior to travelling down to Kaikoura and Christchurch or over to the West coast.

For visitors to Marlborough, the region is an exciting vacation destination that provides an exhilarating and varied range of activities. From enjoying a glass of our world-famous Sauvignon Blanc at one the region's numerous wineries to swimming with dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds, the region offers a multitude of recreational delights. If you enjoy kayaking or scenic boat tours, visits to formal gardens or hiking through native bush, Marlborough is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the finer things in life. For the ecotourist and nature-lover, the region provides numerous opportunities to see some of our wildlife close up.

It is also not known as New Zealand's sunniest province for nothing! Marlborough's clear, sunny skies and diverse landscape encourages a relaxed lifestyle. Marlborough has a wide and varied range of recreational activities from which to choose: tramping in the region's native forests; fishing trout-filled rivers; discovering the Sounds' sheltered bays; seeking out the humpback whale; exploring Marlborough's high backcountry. And all easily within reach of the region's towns.

Whether your interest lies with sea-kayaking or sea cruising, wine or wildlife, Marlborough is a great place to chill-out!