New Zealand
Marlborough
On the north eastern tip of the South Island you'll find the Marlborough Sounds, one of the most beautiful and tranquil places you can visit on our tours of New Zealand. There are some wonderful walks through coastal bush, along the Queen Charlotte Walkway and, with around 1500 km of waterways, inlets and coves, the area is a haven for sailing, sea kayaking, fishing and diving.
At the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound, nestled between the mountains and the sea is Picton, a charming seaside township which accommodates the region’s port, extensive marina facilities, visiting cruise ships and the ferry link with the North Island via the Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait.
Thirty minutes' drive from Picton lies Blenheim, the 'Sunshine Capital' of New Zealand and centre of the Marlborough wine region, one of the world's finest wine producing areas and one of the highlights on our tours of New Zealand. There are some 35 wineries within 15 minutes' drive of the town, many providing delightful settings in which to enjoy lunch or dinner.
MUST SEE & DO
- Take a Dolphin Watch Ecotour to see dolphins, penguins, seals and a variety of bird life
- Cruise on the crystal clear waterways of the Sounds
- Enjoy the numerous short bush walks to hidden beaches and lookouts
- Walk the Queen Charlotte Track
- Eat freshly steamed green-lipped mussels matched with a regional vintage
- Tour the vineyards and wineries and enjoy dining alfresco amongst the vines
- Explore Blenheim's parks and gardens
- Visit the regional galleries and craft studios
Blenheim: Hotel D'Urville
Price from £163 per room per night
This small elegant hotel for the discerning traveller has been transformed from one of Blenheim’s f [...]
More details »Blenheim: Old St Mary's Convent Retreat
Price from £306 per room per night
This sympathetically restored convent is located 10 minutes from Blenheim on a 60 acre estate amidst vine [...]
More details »Blenheim: The Bell Tower on Dog Point
Price from £251 per room per night
The Bell Tower has a commanding position looking out over vineyards and beyond to the plains and the hill [...]
More details »Blenheim: Bella Vista Motel
Price from £80 per room per night
Business or pleasure – whatever the reason for visiting Marlborough, the Bella Vista Motel Blenheim can f [...]
More details »Blenheim: Lake Timara Lodge
Price from £599 per room per night
This luxury lodge is embedded in 600 acres of pasture, a romantic lake, a beautiful English style park wi [...]
More details »Blenheim: Marlborough Vintners Hotel
Price from £111 per room per night
Set in the tranquility of the vines, this hotel offers luxury Marlborough accommodation and activities fo [...]
More details »Blenheim: Chateau Marlborough
Price from £111 per room per night
This hotel prides itself on offering guests luxury accommodation with attention to detail, creating an en [...]
More details »Blenheim: The Peppertree
Price from £263 per room per night
This Edwardian-style villa is surrounded by 10 acres of private vineyards, olive groves and gardens, maki [...]
More details »Marlborough Sounds: Bay of Many Coves Resort
Price from £298 per room per night
Located 30 minutes by scenic boat cruise from Picton, the Bay of Many Coves Resort is nestled in the bush [...]
More details »Marlborough Sounds: Lochmara Lodge
Price from £143 per room per night
Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, the lodge offers a total experience, whether you want to get active, [...]
More details »Marlborough Sounds: Peppers Portage Resort - Mantra
Price from £99 per room per night
Peppers Portage is perfectly placed amongst the picturesque waterways and secluded bays of the Marlboroug [...]
More details »Marlborough Sounds: Raetihi Lodge
Price from £115 per room per night
Since the 1930s, this accommodation has built a reputation as one of the most popular destinations in the [...]
More details »Picton: McCormick House
Price from £163 per room per night
This gracious, welcoming home has been extensively restored, sympathetically retaining its beautiful, ori [...]
More details »Picton: Escape to Picton
Price from £201 per room per night
This beautiful boutique hotel overlooks the picturesque marina and offers the discerning traveller luxury [...]
More details »Picton: Park Regis Picton Marlborough Sounds
Price from £114 per room per night
This is the ideal hotel for any occasion. It features 48 well appointed rooms, an award winning restauran [...]
More details »Captain Cook's Cruise
Price from £132 per person
Board your Myths And Legends Eco-Tours launch Tutanekai at Waikawa Bay Wooden Wharf at the end of the for [...]
More details »Dolphin Swimming
Price from £87 per person
Board your Dolphin Watch Ecotours vessel to commence a morning Dolphin Swimming cruise. Join highly quali [...]
More details »Dolphin Viewing
Price from £53 per person
Board your Dolphin Watch Ecotours vessel to commence a morning Dolphin Viewing cruise. Join highly qualif [...]
More details »Early Bird Eco Cruise
Price from £51 per person
Board your Cougar Line vessel at Picton Town Wharf to commence a half day Early Bird Eco Cruise. Seals, d [...]
More details »Greenshell Mussel Cruise ex Havelock Marina
Price from £59 per person
Board your Marlborough Travel vessel Odyssea or Gallileo at Havelock Marina Floating Jetty to commence a [...]
More details »Marlborough Sounds Cruise 'n' Walk
Price from £43 per person
Board your Cougar Line vessel at Picton Town Wharf to commence a Cruise 'n' Walk tour through the stunnin [...]
More details »Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary & Dolphin Cruise
Price from £53 per person
Board your Dolphin Watch Ecotours vessel to commence a half day Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary & Dolph [...]
More details »Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Price from £15 per person
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre houses a display like no other. Human stories from the Great War come to [...]
More details »Private Bike The Vines Wine Tour
Price from £280 per person
The vineyard cycle tours visit a selection of the region’s best wineries. Ride off the main roads and alo [...]
More details »Queen Charlotte Track
Price from £818 per person
The Queen Charlotte Track is, located at the top of the South Island in the Marlborough Sounds, is justif [...]
More details »Queen Charlotte Track - Guided Walk & Wildlife ex Bay of Many Coves
Price from £150 per person
Board your vessel at Bay of Many Coves Resort for a journey past salmon farms and sea birds on a beautifu [...]
More details »Queen Charlotte Track - Guided Walk & Wildlife ex Picton
Price from £150 per person
Board your vessel at Picton Wharf for a journey past salmon farms and sea birds on a beautiful voyage to [...]
More details »Queen Charlotte Track - Guided Walk & Wildlife ex Torea Bay
Price from £150 per person
Board your vessel at Torea Bay for a journey past salmon farms and sea birds on a beautiful voyage to Shi [...]
More details »Sounds Connection - Wine Tour
Price from £36 per person
Immerse yourself in the heart of the vineyards. You will be collected and taken on a tour through Marlbor [...]
More details »Sounds Delivery Cruise
Price from £43 per person
Enjoy over 80 kilometres of beautiful coastline as the fast and modern catamaran goes into coves and hidd [...]
More details »Taste of Marlborough Food Tour
Price from £170 per person
Join your group to commence a half day Taste Of Marlborough Food Tour exploring and discovering Marlborou [...]
More details »Wairau Plains Tour ex Blenheim
Price from £115 per person
Start the day with a drive through the heart of the Marlborough wine region, to an organic vineyard. Ambl [...]
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