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MARLBOROUGH IS A REGION OF BEAUTY WHERE WATER, WINE AND WILDERNESS COMBINE TO CREATE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT. MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS IS AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF SEADROWNED VALLEYS CREATING BEAUTIFUL WINDING WATERWAYS. IT’S HERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING PANORAMAS OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE ALONG THE FAMOUS QUEEN CHARLOTTE TRACK. LOCAL OPERATORS OFFER SEAMLESS END-TO-END PACKAGES THAT TAKE IN THE BEST OF THE REGION.

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MARLBOROUGH EXPERIENCE PACKAGE

MARLBOROUGH TOUR COMPANY The Marlborough Experience is a unique end to-end premier package that takes in all the best the stunning region has to offer. Start your experience as it will continue, with a friendly face from Marlborough Tour Company to welcome you to the region, go through your itinerary, stow your luggage and take you on a wine tour to savour the world renowned wines. Finish your wine tour with a gourmet winery lunch before being driven to Picton to meet your scenic cruise to your choice of lodge in Endeavour Inlet located in Queen Charlotte Sound, Totaraui. Your lodge, set in the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound will be your base for the next few nights. The package includes return cruise to Picton, airport transfers and luggage transfer between lodges.

PICTON YACHT CLUB HOTEL

25 WAIKAWA ROAD, MARLBOROUGH, PICTON

About hotel & property facilities: With 48 well appointed guestrooms the Picton Yacht Club Hotel offers spectacular vistas over the Marlborough Sounds. Easy access to the ferry services, the world renowned Marlborough wine region and the spectacular Queen Charlotte Sound. This relaxed contemporary hotel, designed around its alluring swimming pool, provides comfortable accommodation, an onsite restaurant and bar "The Chartroom" and superb meeting facilities.

THE PICTON MAIL BOAT CRUISE

BEACHCOMBER CRUISES Come along with us on the Mail Boat Cruise and share the excitement of 'Mail Day' as the skipper delivers the New Zealand rural post bags, groceries and freight to the residents that call the Queen Charlotte Sound waterways home. Operating from Monday to Saturday. Duration: 4hours, 1:30pm-5:30pm Departs: The Waterfront, 2 London Quay, Picton. Monday through to Saturday year round

1 DAY WALK SHIP COVE TO FURNEAUX LODGE

BEACHCOMBER CRUISES Cruise to historical Ship Cove before you climb away from the beach through native forest. Be rewarded with stunning views of the Queen Charlotte Sound. The track then drops into Resolution Bay and follows an old bridle path into Endeavour Inlet. Pick up Furneaux Lodge transport by boat back to Pictom. 16km. Duration: 8.5hours, 9:00am-5:30pm Departs: 2 London Quay, Picton. 7 days, year round

SCENIC HOTEL MARLBOROUGH

65 ALFRED STREET, BLENHEIM

About hotel & property facilities: A multimillion dollar renovation in 2012 has left this contemporary 4-star plus property sparkling with style and comfort. Whether you're visiting Blenheim for business or pleasure, you'll enjoy the plush new features including full air-conditioning, 42-inch LCD television, desk area with fully integrated media hub, mood lighting and our signature kiwi-made wool and down bedding. Located in the heart of sunny Marlborough, this Blenheim hotel is just minutes walk from the centre of Blenheim with some of New Zealand's finest food and wine virtually on your doorstep. Scenic Hotel Marlborough offers guests the ultimate in modern comfort and service. Whether you are here for business or leisure, long or short stays, you're sure to feel refreshed with a visit to Scenic Hotel Marlborough.

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