Welcome to New Zealand's wine capital!
For visitors to the region, Marlborough is an exciting vacation destination that provides an exhilarating and varied range of attractions and 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 sea-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 eco-tourist and nature-lover, the region provides numerous opportunities to see some of our wildlife close up. Dolphins, seals, shags, blue penguins abound throughout the Sounds and along the coastline to Kaikoura. Native birds such as tui, bellbirds, fantails and the native kingfisher can be encountered throughout the region, especially in areas covered in native bush.
It's a fact - did you know this about Marlborough?
CROISILLES HARBOUR
Croisilles Harbour, on the Tasman Bay side of the Marlborough Sounds and to the south of d'Urville Island, is named after Jeanne Francoise Julie Victoire de Croisilles, the mother of Dumont d'Urville, the French explorer and naval officer who explored the area in 1827. d'Urville declared the bay unsuitable for ships, although a safe anchorage and shelter from most winds.
Croisilles Harbour, on the Tasman Bay side of the Marlborough Sounds and to the south of d'Urville Island, is named after Jeanne Francoise Julie Victoire de Croisilles, the mother of Dumont d'Urville, the French explorer and naval officer who explored the area in 1827. d'Urville declared the bay unsuitable for ships, although a safe anchorage and shelter from most winds.
Dining Out
Marlborough's gourmet paradise sets the scene for visitors to explore the region's produce. From award-winning wines and fresh produce to a vast array of epicurean delights, Marlborough offers a tasty treat.
Places to Stay
From water-side retreats tucked away in secluded settings to hotels, motels and backpacker hostels, Marlborough has a wide range of accommodation options to suit different needs and price ranges.
Swim With Dolphins
Swimming side-by-side with dolphins and viewing them in their underwater world is the adventure experience of a lifetime. Join an eco-tour and see the very best of the Marlborough Sounds.
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