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Discover Captain James Cook’s favourite New Zealand base, Ship Cove
Set on the outskirts of the Marlborough Sounds, Ship Cove Meretoto was a favourite anchorage of Captain James Cook and...
Captain James Cook loved it here, too. © Destination Marlborough
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Long Island/Kokomahua Marine Reserve
Tucked away in the Marlborough Sounds, Long and Kokomohua islands are nestled inside the entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound. Read the story . . .
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Campervanning: the spontaneous way to travel
If the idea of a guided tour brings you out in spots, you’ll be wanting to bring yourself to the spots you most want to see. Read the story . . .
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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 . . .
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Queen Charlotte Track: camp, bike, walk... if you can tear your eyes away from the views
Walk or bike between Queen Charlotte and Keneperu sounds in this slice of paradise. Read the story . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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The Queen Charlotte Track
The Queen Charlotte differs from others in the network of New Zealand’s Great Walks, in that the accommodation is in a whole other class to traditional bush-bashing experiences. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Marlborough
From pies and pastries to planes, art galleries and Great Walks, it's all here in Marlborough. Read the story . . .
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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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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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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 . . .
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Discover Captain James Cook’s favourite New Zealand base, Ship Cove
Set on the outskirts of the Marlborough Sounds, Ship Cove Meretoto was a favourite anchorage of Captain James Cook and remains popular with boaties today. Read the story . . .
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