Upper South Island Must-Do's 2021

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Marlborough

Blenheim

DEVOUR THE GOURMET DELIGHTS AND TAKE YOUR PICK FROM A FEAST OF SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS. DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING MARLBOROUGH’S SAUVIGNON BLANC, WHICH PUT NEW ZEALAND WINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AND IS REVERED AROUND THE WORLD.

Winery near Blenheim © Marlborough Tourism BELOW: Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre © RMP Brown

Kēkerengū is halfway between Kaikōura and Blenheim, where you can raft on Clarence River, walk along the Kēkerengū River, check out the seals – from a safe distance – at Ohau Pt, or jump on a deep-sea fishing charter.

Spring Creek has local wine tours and trout fishing. It’s also the perfect place to cycle on the Blenheim to Spring Creek pathway. Local convenience stores and a pub can be found in the town itself.

Specialising in the unusual. 250m2 of NZ art, NZ books, gold jewellery, furniture, china, crystal, collectibles. (Huge variety).

What To See & Do in Blenheim Marlborough Museum This is where Beavertown (Blenheim’s original name) comes to life on a recreated 1900s street. Learn all about New Zealand’s largest wine making region, the town’s earliest pioneers and Wairau Bar, one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites. Makana chocolate factory Watch the staff make delicate chocolate treats, then sample some. Fly a WWII fighter jet The Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre is noted for its display of WWI aircraft and memorabilia from Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection, but also for its vintage aircraft joy rides!

Open 7 days, 79 Aerodrome Rd, Blenheim, NZ Ph (03) 579 1305 www.omaka.org.nz 14

Marlborough Food and Wine Festival Head to Brancott Estate for music amidst the vines and food from top chefs. Held annually on the second Saturday in February.

Stunning ocean roads From Blenheim, Port Underwood takes you past many hidden beaches and walkways. Ōmaka Classic Cars Admire the best examples of New Zealand motoring from the 1950s to 1980s. Pelorus River Between Blenheim and Nelson, you can swim in the river’s crystalline water, find the surrounding hidden tracks, kayak or photograph yourself crossing the handsome bridge. Nature Pollard Park is a 10-minute walk from town and a local favourite. The pathway at Taylor River Floodway Reserve snakes either side of the river (kayaking is popular here, too) and the Japanese garden at Harling Park is delightful. You can also visit a beautiful lavender farm at Leighvander Cottage.

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There's nowhere like Kaikōura

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Experience the Alpine Pacific Touring Route

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Welcome to Canterbury

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6 must-do experiences in Haast

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On the ice in Glacier Country

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Make the most of Hokitika

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8 reasons to fall for Hokitika

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Spend the day in Greymouth

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The best of Central West Coast

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Welcome to the Mid Canterbury District

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See & Do in Akaroa

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Top places in Mackenzie District

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What to do in Waimate

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Wish you were here... Timaru

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7 Great Things to do in Geraldine

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Explore South Canterbury

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Maximise your Christchurch visit

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Thrills & Spills in Murchison

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Abel Tasman National Park: 3 ways

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Hungry for Selwyn District

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Neat places to wine and dine in Christchurch

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Come on! Let's get cultured!

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What's new with you Christchurch?

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11 reasons to love Christchurch

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Christchurch Garden City

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PICTURESQUE Banks Peninsula

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Escape to the sun in Nelson Tasman & Golden Bay

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Akaroa is where it's at

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Make the most of Blenheim

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