Marlborough

From the Marlborough Sounds to the ultimate food and wine experience, there is an adventure waiting for everyone.

Dreamy sunsets, calm reflections and star-filled nights - you couldn’t ask for a more inspiring backdrop to create fun-filled holiday memories with your loved ones.Explore the four valleys that create Marlborough, meet the passionate people who live, work and play there and learn about their connection with the land. Delve into Te Hoiere/Pelorus - from bathing in the Emerald Pools and jumping on a Hobbit Barrel Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River, to walking and mountain biking the Nydia Track and tasting the local seafood in charming Havelock – Greenshell Mussel Capital of the world.

Visit the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, Waitohi/Picton, to explore the natural beauty and history of Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound by boat, kayak, sail, mountain bike or foot. 

Savour the region’s world-class wines and delicious, seasonal, locally produced foods at the cellar doors and winery restaurants of the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, the two largest winegrowing valleys in New Zealand.  

From luxury lodges, to waterfront campsites and family friendly accommodation, there’s a place to stay for all budgets and levels of adventure.

Explore Marlborough

In your own unique travel style

Food & Drink

Marlborough is renowned around the world as a producer of ultra-premium wines and it’s fast gaining a reputation as a foodie haven too.

Rejuvenate

With more than 20 percent of New Zealand’s coastline to explore, the endless coves and bays and pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds make it the ideal place to get off the grid and connect with nature.

Romance

With breathtaking vistas, sunny days, star-filled nights and a relaxed pace of life, Marlborough is the ideal place for a special getaway, romantic honeymoon, or wedding to remember.

Families

With its family-friendly beaches and rivers, cycling and walking tracks and island sanctuaries, Marlborough is a brilliant destination for family holidays. Picnic and play on the Picton foreshore, do bombs off the rocks into the emerald waters of the Pelorus River, spot dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds or explore the region’s passion for aviation.

Outdoors & Adventure

Tackle the Queen Charlotte Track by foot, bike or kayak, staying in a brilliant range of lodges, B&Bs, homestays and campsites along the way. Jump aboard the historic mail boat and visit isolated homesteads and secluded bays, to deliver mail and groceries to families living in the Marlborough Sounds.

Learn more about Marlborough

at the official tourism website
Visit Marlborough

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