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...
FYFFE HOUSE
Robert Fyffe established Kaikoura's first shore whaling station and the home he built in 1842 is today known as Fyffe House. The house was built using native timbers with lath and plaster interior walls and mud and straw insulation. The house still rests on its original whalebone foundations. Fyffe House was bequeathed to the Historic Places Trust in 1981 and is the town's oldest building, remaining virtually unchanged from its whaling era origins.
Robert Fyffe established Kaikoura's first shore whaling station and the home he built in 1842 is today known as Fyffe House. The house was built using native timbers with lath and plaster interior walls and mud and straw insulation. The house still rests on its original whalebone foundations. Fyffe House was bequeathed to the Historic Places Trust in 1981 and is the town's oldest building, remaining virtually unchanged from its whaling era origins.