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 |
- Millennium Art Gallery
- Brayshaw Park Museum
- Art, craft & winery trails
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Golf courses
- Swim at White's Bay
- Bird watching at Wairau lagoon
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- Seahorse World Aquarium
- Edwin Fox Maritime Centre
- Swimming with dolphins
- Sea kayaking tours
- Skydiving
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Havelock & Sounds |
Awatere & Pacific Coast |
- Queen Charlotte Track
- Fishing
- Havelock Mussel Festival
- Mussel farm tours
- Swim at Pelorus bridge
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- Rainbow Ski Field
- Garden tours
- The Store (Kekurengu)
- 4WD tours
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Kaikoura |
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- Kaikoura Museum
- Fyffe House
- Whale watching
- Eco-tours
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Further Afield
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.