Things To Do in Marlborough

Anakiwa, Marlborough, We specialize in guided sea kayaking for small or large groups to the remote and unspoiled areas of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds from one day to many Want an independent adventure? We specialise in renting high quality kayak equipment - we will set you up with everything you need. And we'll do all the planning for you Mountain biking on t...

Picton, Marlborough, Queen Charlotte Track and Marlborough Sounds adventure tours specialist We have unequaled knowledge of the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track. Whether you want to sea kayak, hike or mountain bike - with or without a guide - your adventure is easily booked right here, right now. Hiking the Queen Charlotte Track: Hiking, trekking, ra...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Marlborough’s premier vineyard bike tour company – now in our 14th season. Highlighted as a ‘Top Tour’ in The Lonely Planet Eco friendly, cost effective and probably the most fun you’ve ever had on a bike. What better way to see the beautiful Marlborough wine region than from a bike. Imagine leisurely cycling along quiet rural roads ...

Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough, Welcome! Your Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman Adventure starts here. Experience the thrill of floatplane flying and enjoy all of the wonder and beauty that the Marlborough Sounds region has to offer. Choose a 10-minute, 20-minute, 40-minute or 60-minute Marlborough scenic seaplane flight. Or, create your own scenic adventure. Experience D'Urv...

Picton, Marlborough, Guided Walks: Heralded as one of the countries premier walking trails The Queen Charlotte Track Walkway is one of New Zealand's most scenic and relaxing coastal walks. Top this with comfortable accommodation in small, boutique luxury lodges along with fine dining restaurants and you have all the requirements for a gourmet walking holiday in style. ...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Wine Art and Wilderness Tours is a true expression of all those things held dear and highly valued by Nelson and Marlborough locals – Wine, Food, Art and Eco diversity. Wine Exposed: not just a wine tour – it introduces visitors to the actual creators of world class wine in the famous wine regions of Nelson and Marlborough. Art Exposed re...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Shelly’s Café & Larder is at The Vines Village - with a sunny courtyard overlooking The Vines to the Richmond Ranges for an iconic vineyard view. This summer 2011 we are also opening for dinner every friday & saturday from 30th dec. bookings essential from 6pm to 8 pm with a great blackboard menu of fresh local seafood, great steaks and more! ...

Picton, Marlborough, Formally of the Akaroa Main Wharf for 15 years, Akaroa Blue Pearls/Brereton Jewellers family business are leading manufacturers of handmade, high quality, blue pearl jewellery. Blue pearls are a mabe pearl, cultured in the New Zealand Abalone Shell (Haliotis Iris). It is also commonly known in New Zealand as Paua. The hemispherical shape of the ...

Lochmara Bay, Marlborough, The Arts Centre is not a physical space, but a hub of artistic endeavour throughout the Lodge. It includes an outdoor sculpture trail, two indoor exhibition spaces, an annual artist retreat, artists in residence studio, regular music and live art events, lectures, creative networking events, and a Spring and Autumn workshop series for artists, ...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Marlborough-based artist Clarry Neame describes himself as an impressionist painter of light. He believes that when you are surrounded by nature's best that's lit with the region's superb clarity of light, you cannot do or be otherwise. Clarry's studio is located at Hunter's Wines winery in the heart of Marlborough's awesome landscape. With its ...

Blenheim, Marlborough, The Millennium Art Gallery is the public art gallery for the Marlborough region, located in the centre of Blenheim. Exhibitions feature New Zealand and overseas artists and have included the work of significant artists such as Ralph Hotere, Bill Culbert and Frances Hodgkins in both nationally touring and locally generated exhibitions. Empha...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Riverlore is a magic place to live and work, a place that inspires me every day. Whichever way you look there are hills – the Richmond Ranges to the north and west, and the Wither Hills to the south. The magnificent Wairau river flows past the property and beyond the boundaries, vineyards fan out across the valley floor. Our visitors tend t...

Blenheim, Marlborough, Winner of the prestigious Kelliher prize in 1977, Brian paints in oil, watercolours and acrylic. Landscapes reflect extensive overseas travel as well as the length and breadth of New Zealand and Australia. Brian also enjoys flower studies and still live. After several years of "plein air" outdoor painting, Brian now works from his studio in B...

Havelock, Marlborough, The Shark Nett Gallery contains the world’s largest private collection of contemporary and traditional Maori Carvings. Learn the fascinating stories and history told through the carvings from Rangitane iwi (tribe) in the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy a relaxed and accessible Maori art experience. This is a gallery. There are no rigid protocols!...

Picton, Marlborough, Norman Clark Maori and Pacific Island Bone Carving Born in New Zealand in 1942 my creative parents encouraged me to have an appreciation of things cultural and the visual arts. My studio and home are built in native bush with beautiful views of mountains and the waters of the Pelorus Sound. My materials of native wood, bone and jade allows ...

Blenheim, Marlborough, The Quilter's Barn is in a collection of shops known as The Vines Village, a tourist complex at 193 Rapaura Road. The Barn is a purpose built, wonderfully stocked quilters' paradise. For ten years The Barn has been supplying not only local people but visitors from all around the world. From these contacts we now have people from all corners of...