Get a bird’s-eye view of Picton from the Tirohanga Track
While the Marlborough Sounds are spoilt for scenic spots and great views, one of the best and most accessible viewpoints...
Climb the Tirohanga Track for great views of the Marlborough Sounds. © Destination Marlborough
Take in the spectacular beauty of the Cook Strait crossing
Enjoy the 70-kilometre rite of passage for any Kiwi through the Roaring Forties and one of the world’s roughest and most unpredictable stretches of water to the spectacular beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. Read the story . . .
Cook Strait crossing: one of the most beautiful in the world
Anyone who has ever done a road trip of New Zealand will have indelible memories of their Cook Strait crossing. Read the story . . .
Marlborough: From the vines to the sea
As the probable landing place of the first waka ever to visit New Zealand, Marlborough is the home of the very first people ever to travel to this country. Read the story . . .
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Napier to Blenheim
What better way to taste your way across islands and through three of New Zealand's major wine-producing regions than on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail... Read the story . . .
Marlborough Sounds: unspoilt wilderness
Marlborough must have been an amazing place to visit in the last Ice Age when a fair chunk of the Southern Ocean was locked up in the Antarctic icebox. Read the story . . .
Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
Outward Bound: discovering the discomfort zone
There is so much more to Outward Bound than deprivation and physical challenges. Every strenuous activity, every test of endurance, every uncomfortable night’s sleep is designed to teach you something about yourself. Read the story . . .
Indulge: food and drink in Marlborough
There are epicurean delights to discover in Marlborough that go beyond the famous seafood and Sauvignon Blanc. Read the story . . .
Get a bird’s-eye view of Picton from the Tirohanga Track
While the Marlborough Sounds are spoilt for scenic spots and great views, one of the best and most accessible viewpoints is at the top of the Tirohanga Track in Picton. Read the story . . .