Things to do
From the bush covered hills and deep blue waters of the Sounds to the towering, snow-capped peaks that soar above
Kaikoura, Marlborough offers visitors to the region an exciting and diverse range of attractions and activities.| Blenheim & Wairau | Picton & Waikawa |
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Marlborough's central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore some of the region's neighbours. To the west, Nelson is less than a two-hour drive away and Westport, on the South Island's West Coast, is about 3½ hours.
To the south, Christchurch is a vibrant city, currently restructuring and rebuilding to be a city of New Zealand's future, with new retail, dining and accommodation opening daily.
Inland from Christchurch is Hanmer Springs Thermal Resort where a few days can spent enjoying Hanmer's stunning alpine scenery and soaking in the hot pools. Ski the club field of Hanmer Springs and Mt Lyford, the South Islands sunniest ski field.
It's a Fact...
CLOUDY WATERS
Named in 1770 by Captain James Cook for the cloudy waters created by the outflow of three rivers, the Wairau, Taylor and Opawa, Cloudy Bay is bordered by Port Underwood and Robertson Point to the north and White Bluffs to the south. In pre-European and early colonial New Zealand, one of the South Island's largest Maori settlements was close to the mouth of the Wairau and the shores of Cloudy Bay.
Named in 1770 by Captain James Cook for the cloudy waters created by the outflow of three rivers, the Wairau, Taylor and Opawa, Cloudy Bay is bordered by Port Underwood and Robertson Point to the north and White Bluffs to the south. In pre-European and early colonial New Zealand, one of the South Island's largest Maori settlements was close to the mouth of the Wairau and the shores of Cloudy Bay.