Marlborough Travel Guide
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The Marlborough region and its picturesque port at
Picton form the gateway to the South Island. This scenic region embraces the magnificent Marlborough Sounds and its stunning bays and inlets, and the award-winning wineries of the
Blenheim Area. You can enjoy the coastal views along the Queen Charlotte and Nydia tracks, or book a cruise at
Havelock and explore the remote
Pelorus Sound, with its craggy peaks and maze of bays. Beyond Havelock,
Rai Valley makes a lovely base for exploring the
Marlborough Sounds.
Wine and food lovers will relish a visit to Marlborough, which is famous worldwide for its sauvignon blanc. You’ll find a host of wineries around
Blenheim and
Renwick area, many with superb vineyard restaurants, or you can visit an art studio, olive grove or boutique distillery. The small township of
Spring Creek also has an award-winning winery. To the south of Blenheim, you can relax over a coffee at
Seddon’s historic Station Café or head to
Ward to enjoy the hiking and fishing. From here, travel down the coast to New Zealand’s whale watching capital of
Kaikoura to check out the majestic whales and native seals.
Climate
Summer Average: 22°C
Winter Average: 13°C
Average Rainfall
986mm