Things To Do in Blenheim
See our listings of many things to do in Blenheim. Find out the Blenheim attractions that you would like to do, and then create your own list of what to do in Blenheim. Stay at one of the many Blenheim Holiday homes on offer, then enjoy a vast range of Blenheim Activities.
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Arts & Crafts
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, 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...
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...
Attractions
Blenheim, Marlborough, Riverboat Cruises. Discover another world on board Marlborough's River Queen: a fully licensed, catered cruise boat styled for comfort. Enjoy cruising the Opawa River out of Blenheim towards Cloudy Bay in the heart of Marlborough's wine country. Marlborough’s River Queen is moored at Beaver Station wharf, in Riverside Park, two minutes...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre houses a display like no other and you don’t have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it! Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment, which is innovative and visually stunning. Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context, some recreating actual incidents. The rare memorabilia is worth...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Welcome to Highfield. Hand crafted food friendly wines from Marlborough New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc .. Pinot Noir .. Elstree Cuvée Brut .. Chardonnay .. Riesling. Highfield's Tuscan inspired winery tower which visitors are welcome to climb, stands on the Brookby Ridge with commanding views over the Wairau Valley. Guests can also get a sneak p...
Biking & Cycling
Blenheim, Marlborough, Rent a bike or 50cc Scooter (Current Car Driver's Licence required) from BOOK-A-BIKE MARLBOROUGH. Iconic wineries are within a few kms. We are the only 'scooter hire' in Blenheim and the closest 'bike hire' to many wineries including Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott Wines, St Clair, Hunters, Nautilus, Wairau River, Vavasour, Clifford Bay, Huia, Herzog, ...
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 ...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Welcome to The Molesworth Tour Company-New Zealand's leading Molesworth Station high country experience tour guides. Come on a journey of a lifetime this autumn with many tours and dates to choose from. Small group Molesworth Heritage Tours. Molesworth Tag-along 4WD Tour for 4WD owners. Or enjoy a Fully Supported Molesworth Cycle Tour for a fun, s...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Escape around the many attractions of Marlborough with our adventure biking, winery tours & brewery tours. • Bike Tours. Mountain biking is becoming increasingly popular, and Grapelander Tours will take you on adventure cycling tours through some of the most exhilarating and scenic tracks in Marlborough. Our 16-seater coach and custom bui...
Boating
Cruises
Blenheim, Marlborough, Riverboat Cruises. Discover another world on board Marlborough's River Queen: a fully licensed, catered cruise boat styled for comfort. Enjoy cruising the Opawa River out of Blenheim towards Cloudy Bay in the heart of Marlborough's wine country. Marlborough’s River Queen is moored at Beaver Station wharf, in Riverside Park, two minutes...
Culture, Heritage, History & Museums
Blenheim, Marlborough, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre houses a display like no other and you don’t have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it! Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment, which is innovative and visually stunning. Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context, some recreating actual incidents. The rare memorabilia is worth...
Blenheim, Marlborough, The Marlborough Museum sits in Brayshaw Park, surrounded by all things heritage! The Museum itself houses an amazing collection of textiles, historic photographs, video, film, artefacts and objects. Step outside into the rest of Brayshaw Park and be inspired by vintage cars, vintage machinery, and of course Beavertown, the replica township.
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...
Day Spas & Retreats
Blenheim, Marlborough, Award winning Marlborough Day Spa is your oasis from the outside world. A place where silence and tranquillity reign and your health, beauty and comfort are our only concerns. Our lighting is muted, tranquil soft music playing, our voices soft and resonant and the entire atmosphere was designed to make you feel blanketed from the world at large,...
Diving & Snorkeling
Blenheim, Marlborough, Servicing Marlborough for over 24 years and the gateway to great scuba diving,spearfishing and freediving in the Marlborough Sounds. Meet "Boris" the Conger eel at the "Vara". Boris will come out of his spot under the Vara and you can feed or stroke him. Extremely good dive for new divers and for photography or video. Boris will really give you ...
Educational
Entertainment
Blenheim, Marlborough, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre houses a display like no other and you don’t have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it! Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment, which is innovative and visually stunning. Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context, some recreating actual incidents. The rare memorabilia is worth...
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! ...
Events & Festivals
Blenheim, Marlborough, Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th November 2011. Garden Tours We have an exciting range of tours for you to choose from. While keeping the iconic tours we have added new gardens into the mix. We are running the trip up the Queen Charlotte Sound again with some changes, and taking a trip up into the Alpine Splendor of St Arnaud Lake. Workshops ...
Fishing
Blenheim, Marlborough, Windhawk Helicopters offer professional scenic and commercial flight services within the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Prepare to experience beautiful Marlborough from a whole new perspective as you board one of our helicopters and embark on an adventure showcasing some of the most magnificent sights our region has to offer. Flying direc...
Food & Wine
Blenheim, Marlborough, Riverboat Cruises. Discover another world on board Marlborough's River Queen: a fully licensed, catered cruise boat styled for comfort. Enjoy cruising the Opawa River out of Blenheim towards Cloudy Bay in the heart of Marlborough's wine country. Marlborough’s River Queen is moored at Beaver Station wharf, in Riverside Park, two minutes...
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, Highlight Wine Tours, Marlborough, is a locally owned and operated wine tour business established in 1993. We provide daily wine tours of Marlborough's vineyards in our comfortable, air-conditioned 11 seater tour coaches. We can also tailor your very own private group tour in our Super-stretch Lincoln Limousine or any one of our luxury vehicles....
Blenheim, Marlborough, The Framingham winery includes elegant tasting rooms opening onto a restfully planted courtyard where we invite you to enjoy our wines. • Complimentary tastings in Elegant Cellar Door • Beautiful Courtyard • Underground Cellar • Vineyard walk • Play Croquet Softly lit underground cellars we keep our vintages past and present to ...
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 ...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Raupō Riverside Café & Restaurant Raupō is situated in the heart of Blenheim overlooking the Taylor River. Open 7 days and nights starting with breakfast from 7.30 – 11.00am. Lunch is available from 11.30 – 2.30 and our evening menu is served from 5.30 until late. We have an extensive morning and afternoon menu, there is something ther...
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! ...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Prenzel is an internationally award winning Distillery which specialises in taking European traditions and adding New Zealand flavour to create exquisite products. We are synonymous with top quality products, where, in our tasting rooms there is something for everyone! Our vast range of natural New Zealand made products encompasses fruit brandie...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Escape around the many attractions of Marlborough with our adventure biking, winery tours & brewery tours. • Bike Tours. Mountain biking is becoming increasingly popular, and Grapelander Tours will take you on adventure cycling tours through some of the most exhilarating and scenic tracks in Marlborough. Our 16-seater coach and custom bui...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Indulge in a day of tasting some of New Zealand's leading wines leaving the worries of driving behind. MARTINBOROUGH WINE TOUR. Departs from Wellington and includes tastings at award-winning boutique wineries, such as Murdoch James, Te Kairanga, Palliser, Muirlea Rise, Tirohana, Alana Estate and Martinborough, an opportunity to talk with local...
Blenheim, Marlborough, Drylands Winery has long been the "pick of Marlborough" for wine aficionados. Now you can enjoy dining in its equally exquisite new restaurant overlooking some of the region's oldest sauvignon blanc vines in the original Home Block vineyard. Renowned international restauranteur Dietmar Schnarre has created a menu that matches the finest local in...



