Indulge: food and drink in Marlborough
Established in 1978 by Phil and Chris Rose, Wairau River is still family-owned and home to some of the oldest...
Salmon, Sauvignon and sea in the Marlborough Sounds. © Jo Percival
Picton TOP 10 Holiday Park Visit website
A premier holiday park 1 km east of town with quality amenities and a range of quality accommodation, from motels, self contained units to cabins . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Picton House B&B and Motel Visit website
Picton House Bed and Breakfast (previously Marineland Heritage House B&B) is a traditional English style B&B offering accommodation within 200meters of the town centre & . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel Visit website
Absolute waterfront and stunning marina and bay views from all our spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units. Take some time out, sit back and relax, as . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Aldan Lodge Motel Visit website
Greg and Jacquelene invite you to enjoy the comforts of Aldan Lodge Motel in Picton - the heart of Marlborough and the scenic South Island . . . More . . .
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 . . .
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Things to doJasmine Court Motel Visit website
Centrally located, conveniently close to cafes, restaurants, shopping and Picton waterfront. Ferry, train & bus terminals just 1km and 300mtrs to water taxis to the . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Smiths Farm Holiday Park Visit website
We are based on a working beef farm, central to the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy the peace of the country while walking on our private trail . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Picton Campervan Park Visit website
Cloesest Holiday Park to Ferry & Town Centre. Great central location less than a 2 min drive from the ferry terminal and just a short . . . More . . .
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 . . .
Alexanders Holiday Park Visit website
Situated in beautiful Essons Valley. Quiet, friendly family camp in tranquil, beautiful native bush setting on the banks of the Waitohi Stream, safe for swimming, . . . More . . .
Picton's Waikawa Bay Holiday Park & Park Motels Visit website
Accommodation for every budget, from standard cabins to self-contained motel units. With its rural aspect on the sunny side of Waikawa Bay and away from . . . More . . .