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Make the most of Blenheim
DEVOUR THE GOURMET DELIGHTS AND TAKE YOUR PICK FROM A FEAST OF SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS. DON’T LEAVEWITHOUT TRYING MARLBOROUGH’S SAUVIGNON BLANC,WHICH PUT NEW ZEALAND WINE IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AND IS REVERED AROUND THE WORLD.
What To See & Do in Blenheim
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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!
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.
Wine, dine & cycle in style
If you love fabulous food and wine, you will be spoilt for choice in Blenheim.
Cycling through a winery in Blenheim
Destination Marlborough
BLENHEIM HAS ROUGHLY 30 WINERIES, MANY WITH CELLAR DOORS. MARLBOROUGH AS A WHOLE PRODUCES THREE-QUARTERS OF ALL NEW ZEALAND WINE AND IS FAMED FOR SAUVIGNON BLANC. HIRE A BIKE AND SAMPLE THE BEST OF IT.
Vines Village - This Rapaura Rd shopping and dining precinct has large tranquil lakeside grounds with wandering hens. Children can collect fresh eggs from Chook Manor and then eat them for their breakfast.
Dodson Street Beer Garden - Housed in the oldest commercial building in Marlborough, this award-winning Bavarian tavern boasts a great beer garden. The staff serve a mix of German, Italian and Kiwi cuisine, and perhaps most importantly, the largest selection of craft beers in New Zealand.
Wine tasting at Spy Valley
Destination Marlborough
