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Marlborough embraces three distinct landscapes, offering
an extraordinary diversity of things to see and do...
The breathtaking blue green waters of the Marlborough
Sounds are a haven for boaties, anglers and nature lovers - along
with the birds and sealife. Seek out a tranquil cove entirely to
yourself and your companions, or explore the charming seaside towns
of Picton and Havelock which nestle between mountains and the sea.
In central Marlborough, the vineyard country famed
for its Sauvignon Blanc stretches from the coastline at Cloudy Bay,
across the abundant Wairau River plains. At its heart is the region's
main urban centre of Blenheim, and the satellite wine country village
of Renwick.
Stunning high country and coastal scenery unfolds
and wildlife abounds through the Awatere Valley and south along
the Pacific Coast, from historic Seddon township to Kaikoura, home
to whales, seals and dolphins.
Rest & Relax – or Explore &
Adventure
Marlborough is an outdoor paradise, a meld of native
forests, trout-filled rivers, flat valleys, sheltered bays, mountains
and high backcountry – yet all easily accessible from its
towns.
Whether you love winemaking or wildlife, kayaking
or cruising, bushwalking or formal garden rambles, under clear sunny
skies Marlborough is a great place to unwind. In town and country
there are galleries, museums, shopping, craft studios and food specialities
to discover, with numerous tours taking in the best.
You’ll find history here too – from
the Maori legends of Kupe, stories of settlement and battles past,
to explorer Captain James Cook who favoured the Marlborough Sounds
as a base while charting New Zealand in the 18th Century.
The nature lover will revel in the dolphins, seals,
spotted and king shags, tiny blue penguins, native bellbird, tui
and other precious birdlife, throughout the region and within bird
and sealife sanctuaries. Sports lovers can enjoy golf, gym workouts,
tennis, squash, swimming, and attend a game of rugby or cricket.
 
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