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Waterways Boating Safaris, Picton
Waterways Boating Safaris
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Ranked #1 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided boating safari. Explore the sheltered waterways... more » Owner description: Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided boating safari. Explore the sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds whilst enjoying the thrill of driving your own boat. Learning to handle the boat is quick and easy for first-timers.We want to share the magic of the Marlborough Sounds with you. Take charge or or own boat and get the freedom to explore an area of unsurpassed beauty in an ever-changing landscape of native forest, ferns and hidden bays. Day tours include sightseeing, coastal walk, Jurassic forest, native birds and wildlife, mussel farms. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Terravin Cellar Door, Blenheim
Terravin Cellar Door
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Ranked #2 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: The TerraVin Cellar Door is located on a North facing slope in the Omaka Valley. A beautiful site with the most amazing... more » Owner description: The TerraVin Cellar Door is located on a North facing slope in the Omaka Valley. A beautiful site with the most amazing views.Come and try our hand picked, hand crafted wines in our little Cellar Door hosted by Nicki. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Queen Charlotte Track, Picton
Queen Charlotte Track
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Ranked #3 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; Trails; Biking Trails
Marlborough Sounds, Picton
Marlborough Sounds
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Ranked #4 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews

  If you are fortunate to have a few days up your sleeve and looking for a great place to explore or just chill out on your tour of NZ then the Marlborough Sounds is a must.  This... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Driftwood Ecotours Limited, Blenheim
Driftwood Ecotours Limited
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Ranked #5 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Driftwood Eco-tours is operated by Will Parsons, whose family has farmed in Marlborough since the 1870s. Will has extensive... more » Owner description: Driftwood Eco-tours is operated by Will Parsons, whose family has farmed in Marlborough since the 1870s. Will has extensive local knowledge and personal contacts allowing you access to a 2200 hectare wildlife park. Tours are by 4WD vehicle, kayaking or hiking and cater your party exclusively. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
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Ranked #6 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Forrest Wines Cellar Door, Renwick
Forrest Wines Cellar Door
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Ranked #7 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Our Marlborough winery and tasting room are nestled in amongst our vineyards in the heart of Sauvignon Blanc country just... more » Owner description: Our Marlborough winery and tasting room are nestled in amongst our vineyards in the heart of Sauvignon Blanc country just outside of the town of Renwick.At the entrance to Forrest wines stands a prominent stone wall built of the very stones that come from the surrounding area of the Wairau Valley. Beyond the wall the drive way winds through our oldest Sauvignon Blanc vineyard, over the small stone bridge and into a beautiful park setting, with willow trees and a duck pond, picnic tables, badminton, tennis and patenque.The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with toys for children of all ages. You may even catch a glimpse of Frankie the family Border Collie, she is so welcoming. The tasting room has a casual kiwi feel with couches, bean bags and outdoor furniture. A large variety of wines is on offer, a chance to taste a couple of your favourites or be adventurous and try a tasting tray with your choice of six wines. We pride ourselves on providing informative discussions about our wines, winemaking and our region. A selection of picnic nibbles is available for light lunches with cheeses, antipasto, smoked mussels and more. Please ask the cellar door staff.Wine tours of the vineyard and winery are available by appointment.Open 7 days 10am-4.30pm2011 Holidays - Closed on these dates below: New Year's Day 1st JanuaryGood Friday 22nd AprilMarlborough Anniversary Day 31st OctoberChristmas Day 25th DecemberBoxing Day 26th DecemberMarlborough has one of the world’s greatest wine trails: fabulous wine, breathtaking scenery, a warm climate and relaxed people clustered in one small grape growing region (approximately 14 x 7 kilometres). More than fifty wineries offer a variety of wine, food and entertainment. You can either drive, take a guided bus tour, or hire a bicycle and pedal your way around the vineyards via the Marlborough Cycle Network Renwick Route. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton
Queen Charlotte Sound
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Ranked #8 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Hiking Trails
Hedgerows Hydroponic Strawberries, Blenheim
Hedgerows Hydroponic Strawberries
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Ranked #9 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: A working hydroponic strawberry farm on the outskirts of Blenheim. We produce 40 tonnes of spray-free strawberries from... more » Owner description: A working hydroponic strawberry farm on the outskirts of Blenheim. We produce 40 tonnes of spray-free strawberries from AUGUST to the end of JANUARY. PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES under cover with a nice cooling mist on hot days, real fruit ice-creams and we sell products made from our luscious fruit. A petanque court for entertainment and relaxing picnic environment. Join us on the LOCAL LOOP trail of Things to Do around Blenheim. Open every day between 10am and 5pm except Sunday morning when we are at the Farmers Market Maxwell and Alabama streets. Ice creams and strawberry products at the shop in season. CLOSED from February 11th to September 1st. For year-round technical and group visits please request. « less
Attraction type  Farms
Book-A-Bike, Blenheim
Book-A-Bike
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Ranked #10 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: For a day of fun, cycle the wine trail or explore the region by scooter for a 'taste of Marlborough'. Book-A-Bike,... more » Owner description: For a day of fun, cycle the wine trail or explore the region by scooter for a 'taste of Marlborough'. Book-A-Bike, Marlborough for Cycle and Scooter hire operates from Stonehaven Vineyard Homestay and is located in the heart of the wine country within 6kms of many iconic wineries. Included in hireage: helmet, hi-viz jerkin, map, water bottle, instruction,& recommendations plus fuel & insurance for scooters (conditions apply, Drivers license required). In the interests of safety the use of scooters is not recommended for wine-tasting. « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Wither Hills, Blenheim
Wither Hills
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Ranked #11 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Saint Clair Family Estate Winery, Blenheim
Saint Clair Family Estate Winery
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Ranked #12 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Spy Valley Wines, Blenheim
Spy Valley Wines
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Ranked #13 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Spy Valley is one of Marlborough’s leading family-owned ‘global boutique’ companies. Youthful and exuberant wines are... more » Owner description: Spy Valley is one of Marlborough’s leading family-owned ‘global boutique’ companies. Youthful and exuberant wines are crafted using modern winemaking techniques by winemaker Paul Bourgeois and his team.The cellar door has free tastings of the full Spy Valley wine range, selected Envoy wines and olive oil. We also have outdoor tables for a picnic, a kid’s corner and free espresso coffee for the sober driver. Winner of Cellar Door of the Year 2009. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Bike 2 Wine
Bike 2 Wine
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Ranked #14 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Bike 2 Wine provides bikes for you to explore the Marlborough wine trail . Being in Renwick you are in the heart of the wine... more » Owner description: Bike 2 Wine provides bikes for you to explore the Marlborough wine trail . Being in Renwick you are in the heart of the wine region. Don't bike the 10km from Blenheim - let us pick you up. We also deliver. Standard bikes only $30 per day, Tandems $60. We provide Maps & good advice. Our back up van is always on call. If you stay at Olde Mill House B&B your bikes are FREE! « less
Attraction type  Biking Trails
Pollard Park, Blenheim
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Ranked #15 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Clos Henri Vineyard, Blenheim
Ranked #16 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Rock Ferry Wines, Blenheim
Ranked #17 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Picton Sound, Picton
Ranked #18 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Marinas; Bodies of Water; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre, Picton
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds Wildlife Recovery Centre
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Ranked #19 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora... more » Owner description: This unique centre provides an opportunity for nature-lovers to interact with, learn about and appreciate the unique flora and fauna of the Marlborough Sounds. The centre includes wild bird recovery areas, endangered bird and gecko breeding enclosures, and an ecotour among native bush. Day/half-day trips include a boat cruise from Picton on the stunning Queen Charlotte Sound, and an optional walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Also an Arts Centre, cafe, and accommodation on site. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Moa Brewery Bar, Blenheim
Ranked #20 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Cloudy Bay, Blenheim
Cloudy Bay
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Ranked #21 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
This winery's sauvignon blanc brought international attention to New Zealand's wine region.
Attraction type  Wineries
Go Dive Marlborough, Picton
Go Dive Marlborough
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Ranked #22 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Bladen Cellar Door, Renwick
Bladen Cellar Door
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Ranked #23 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Endeavour Express Ltd, Picton
Endeavour Express Ltd
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Ranked #24 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Travel with the fast and friendly crew to the Queen Charlotte Track or Sounds Lodges, we are the only carbon neutral water... more » Owner description: Travel with the fast and friendly crew to the Queen Charlotte Track or Sounds Lodges, we are the only carbon neutral water transport operator in the Sounds. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Public Transportation Systems
Ecoworld Aquarium, Picton
Ranked #25 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Meet the Locals at EcoWorld•Nature •Heritage •Explore & Learn •Family – Friendly •Affordable •FUNExplore, get up close, have... more » Owner description: Meet the Locals at EcoWorld•Nature •Heritage •Explore & Learn •Family – Friendly •Affordable •FUNExplore, get up close, have fun discovering some amazing animals that make New Zealand, (the youngest country in the world), Unique!We strive to deliver outstanding, intimate and unique visitor learning experiences. Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff help you discover and have fun, showing you some of the cool native animals that live in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. •Little Blue Penguins + Behind the Scenes Tour* of penguin area and Wildlife Rehabilitation Refuge•Tuataras + Close Encounters Tour* with New Zealand’s very rare “living fossil”•Giant Weta (Maori wetapunga - “God of the ugly things”)•Seahorses - tiny baby “ponies” to adult New Zealand pot-bellied seahorses•Giant squid - “Monster of the deep” - preserved 5 metre giant squid•Fish from the Marlborough Sounds - sharks, crayfish, rays, octopus, blue cod, snapper and many more...•Kakariki - endangered native parakeet•Lizards - geckos, skinks, + frogs and turtles in a turtle refuge etc.•Orca and Hectors Dolphin - life size models•Touch pool, children's area, movies, shells, fossils, many highly informative displaysOpen every day except Christmas Day « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Picton
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Ranked #26 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Yealands Estate Winery, Seddon
Ranked #27 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Wineries
Quilter's Barn - Mud Hut Complex, Blenheim
Ranked #28 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Marlborough Golf Club, Blenheim
Ranked #29 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Picton Museum, Picton
Ranked #30 of 37 Attractions in Marlborough
3 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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