When visiting the Marlborough region make sure you don't miss these experiences.
The Marlborough region is the home of New Zealand's most exquisite sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, aromatic and sparkling wines.
Blenheim is the perfect base to begin your explorations of Marlborough's wineries and other attractions.
Take a mailboat cruise in the Marlborough Sounds, there are only two official licenced New Zealand Post Rural delivery service by water in the Marlborough Sounds. Explore its many inlets and coves, see the people who live there now and also back then. Stay onboard or get off to enjoy lunch at a waterfront retreat.
Relax at a secluded lodge, bed and breakfast or holiday home, with million dollar views of the Sounds
Find one of the many secluded beaches to enjoy all to yourself and take in the sights.
Head out on a dolphin safari to view or swim with dolphins in the sheltered waters of the Sounds. Up to five species of dolphin reside in the Sounds over the year, from the rare Hector's dolphin to visiting Orca.
The charming seaport of Havelock was once a thriving gold-mining town. Today it's the Greenshell Mussel capital of the world and recognised as the gateway to the Pelorus, Kenepuru and Mahau Sounds.