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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...
The great river valleys of ancient Marlborough produced the internationally renowned sounds. © Westend61
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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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Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve: enchanting rocky gorge
Explore this enchanted, rocky gorge, an easy drive between Blenheim and Nelson, with its crystal clear river and towering, ancient forests. Read the story . . .
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Great Coast Road: roadtripping at its best
Drive the length of the South Island, skirting the West Coast and traversing through the Southern Alps, and experience bountiful roadtripping at its very best. 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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Off-the-beaten-track day walks
Explore hidden walking gems that require only a map, some sturdy footwear and a strong desire to get out there and explore. Read the story . . .
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Boating: Kiwis on the water
Going to the beach, lake or river for a splash is so commonplace in New Zealand, we seldom spare a thought for those in land-locked in places, thousands of kilometres from the shore. 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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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 . . .
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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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The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival: sauvignon blanc on its home turf
Sip the exuberant and intense varietal in the sacred space that first introduced New Zealand wine to the world. Read the story . . .
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Marlborough Wine Trail
With nearly 800ha in grapes, Marlborough is now New Zealand’s largest wine-growing region and the list of local labels often features at the honours table of international wine festivals. 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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