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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