About Marlborough.

Marlborough is located close to the heart of New Zealand, on the north east corner of the South Island, due west of Wellington city. For centuries it has offered safe harbour to travellers sailing to the spectacular South Island: first the Maori traders and war parties; then explorers like Captain James Cook and Dumont d’Urville; and now, to visitors seeking a retreat from city pressures, as they discover the unspoilt haven and foodie heaven that is Marlborough today.

The commercial hub of Marlborough (population 42,300) is Blenheim (population 28,200). Originally a provincial service town to the farming community, it is increasingly geared towards urban lifestyle, visitor needs and the dominant wine industry, a meld of modern sophistication and relaxed ambience. North is Picton (population 3,700), seaport gateway to the stunning Marlborough Sounds.

Sights and activities.

Marlborough’s year-round sunshine and diverse landscape are conducive to an easy-going lifestyle and excellent range of recreational activities – on land and on the water.

The region offers an outdoor paradise, with native forests, trout-filled rivers, coastal tracks, sheltered bays for cruising and fishing, mountains and high backcountry – all easily accessible from its towns.

Whether you love wine or wildlife, sea-kayaking or cruising, native bush walks or formal garden rambles, under clear sunny skies Marlborough is a great place to unwind. In town and country there are galleries museums shopping, craft studios and food specialities to discover, with numerous tours taking in the best.

Marlborough accommodation.

Marlborough offers quality accommodation options for every budget and travelling style.

There’s a room with a view wherever you stay in Marlborough, whether it’s inwards to an indulgently themed room in a luxury hotel or lodge, or the vista from a resort in a tranquil cove. Marlburians celebrate individuality – including where to stay. There’s plenty to choose from, whether it’s a friendly backpackers, a quality motel near parks and shopping, a a villa among the vines, a modern lodge on the water’s edge, a homestay or farmstay, or a charming B&B in a country garden estate.
Whatever your preference, you’ll find it hard to beat the warmth of Marlborough’s hospitality.

Marlborough wine and food.

Wine lovers and foodies come to tour Marlborough wineries, and then they discover culinary paradise.

Sample fresh Sounds oysters with the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc, taste local lamb or game in an award-winning restaurant, or discover salmon secrets in a top cook school. Savour Greenshell mussels or scallops straight from the Sounds, prepared by a chef as you cruise.

The celebration at the Wine Marlborough Festival olive oil producers, seek out organic and seasonal delicacies, boutique beers and liqueurs, pick your own cherries and stonefruit in summer. You’ll need a week at least!

Getting to Marlborough.

Geographically friendly Marlborough is ideally located at the centre of New Zealand, and is easily accessed by land, sea and air.

The gourmet province is well serviced with a 24 hour ferry service to and from New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, just 3 hours by conventional ferryboat. Marlborough has direct airlinks with all three major NZ international airports, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and is easily (and most scenically) accessible by both road and rail from all points in the South Island.

When planning your own or your clients’ visit to Marlborough, you may wish to include other regions within the central part of New Zealand.

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