What s new in Marlborough
Marlborough - top of the South Centrally located Accessible by air, sea and land Direct flights from AKL, WLG and CHC daily with Air New Zealand Ferry between Wellington and Picton with Interislander and Bluebridge Coastal Pacific train between Christchurch and Picton daily
Indulge in Marlborough s wine and food 160 wineries, 37 cellar doors, boutique food producers and amazing seafood Experience Marlborough Tour Company s Greenshell Mussel or Seafood Odyssea Cruise Join a guided winery tour with Sounds Connection or Escape to Marlborough Taste a range of craft beers at Dodson Street Beer Garden Visit Cloudy Bay, Brancott Estate Heritage Centre or Yealands
Explore the Marlborough Sounds 20% of New Zealand s coastline A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, scenic tours and nature visits Join the Mailboat Cruise or Paua Pearl Farm Tour with Beachcomber Cruises Sea kayak with Wilderness Guides Swim with the dolphins with E-Ko Tours Stay at a luxury lodge or hotel
Experience the Queen Charlotte Track 70 km long, 1-4 days Walk, mountain bike or kayak with Wilderness Guides guided or unguided Range of accommodation along the track Luggage transfer available
Cloudy Bay cloudybay.co.nz Tailor-made wine tasting Gastronomic lunch experience Vineyard tour by car or helicopter Half or full day sailing excursion Two day Forage experience
Marlborough Tour Company marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz Recently purchased Old St Mary s Convent Due to re-open October 2016 as The Marlborough Lodge Extensive renovations begin in May to increase lodge size from 5 rooms to 10 rooms Refurbishment includes a new restaurant for evening dining
Explore Marlborough exploremarlborough.co.nz Unguided full day biking wine tours Daily 9.30am to 1pm Includes pick up and drop off from accommodation, comfortable bike and helmet, lunch booking at winery restaurant, map of the wine region Now operating from the Vines Village
Marlborough Vintners Hotel mvh.co.nz Gourmet Getaway package Two nights accommodation Daily breakfast Five course degustation dinner with matching wines From NZD$750 for two people
Yealands yealands.co.nz Self-guided wine tour app Tour the Yealands white paper road with their new app 40 minute tour along 7.5km of road Stop at one of the ten points of interest Highlights include Animal farm park and vine prunings Music in the vines Look out points
Chateau Marlborough marlboroughnz.co.nz Expansion of hotel due to be completed October 2016 Extension will take the hotel from 45 rooms to a total of 80 rooms - mixture of studios, suites and apartments New bar and restaurant facilities
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre omaka.org.nz World War II Exhibition New immersive visitor experience due to open July 2016 Nanchang experience Ex-Chinese military training aircraft See five Nanchangs up close, hear from a pilot about their history, and experience sitting in the cockpit Flying display available at additional cost
Dodson Street dodsonstreet.co.nz Pizzeria, German cuisine, craft beer Craft beer, wine and cider tasting trays Historic brewery tours available Private room available. Ideal for large groups
Escape to Picton escapetopicton.com Accommodation Three luxurious and well-appointed suites Gourmet restaurant utilising locally sourced product Escape to Marlborough escapetomarlborough.com Wine, water and wilderness tours Personalised guided tours around Marlborough in luxury vehicles
The Picton Yacht Club cpghotels.com/our-hotels Major refurbishment underway Almost all rooms upgraded by end of winter 2016
E-Ko Tours naturetours.co.nz Dolphin Watch & Nature Tours rebranded as E-Ko Tours Operating throughout winter 2016 Tours include: Swimming with the dolphins Motuara Island bird sanctuary and dolphin cruise Ship Cove eco cruise Birdwatchers expedition Best of the Sounds tour
Beachcomber Cruises beachcombercruises.co.nz Paua Pearl Farm Tour Boat cruise departs Picton for Whekenui Bay on Arapawa Island Discover how the Blue Pearl is grown on the island and visit Brereton Blue Pearls Jewellers to view handmade pearl jewellery Departs Picton on request. Minimum of 4 pax New vessel MV Matua New catamaran to join existing fleet mid December Licensed to carry 100 pax, with seating inside and outside Will be used for the Mail Boat Cruise
Tasman Helicopters tasmanhelicopters.co.nz Packages by appointment include: Heli Wine Hop tour Heli Lunch trip Personalised tours available
Bay of Many Coves bayofmanycoves.co.nz Recently opened the new owners suite, Kereru Suite Two luxurious bedrooms, each with ensuites, connect to a contemporary lounge and wide balcony Private entry extends to a spaciously secluded spa deck
Bluebridge bluebridge.co.nz Bike Club launched in December 2015 to support Cook Strait travel for cyclists. Membership is free Bike racks installed on both Bluebridge ships and its terminals New vessel launched in 2015 - Santa Feronia
Interislander interislander.co.nz New vessel launched in 2015 - the Kaiarahi Free WIFI now available on all vessels Premium Plus lounge can now be booked across the whole fleet
Nelmac Garden Marlborough gardenmarlborough.co.nz 3-6 November 2016 New Zealand s premier garden festival Full and half day tours around Marlborough Guest speakers for workshop programme Garden fete with over 200 stalls on 6 November Wholesale rates available
Marlborough Wine and Food Festival marlboroughwinefestival.co.nz 11 February 2017 Marlborough s annual wine and food festival Sample a unique selection of world-class wines and delicious local cuisine all in the heart of one of Marlborough s oldest and most picturesque vineyards Brancott Vineyard Wholesale tickets available
Omaka Classic Fighters classicfighters.co.nz Easter weekend - 14-16 April 2017 One of the world s best and most innovative air shows Wholesale rates and corporate/group marquees available
Air New Zealand airnewzealand.com Increased flight capacity to Marlborough Wellington seven return flights per day Christchurch three return flights per day Auckland four return flights per day Marlborough Airport renovations completed. Footprint has doubled in size
Proud to be awarded the sunniest place in New Zealand 2015
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Contact us Jane Sutherland Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-3pm Email: janes@marlboroughnz.com Phone: 03 577 5523 Mobile: 021 022 84591 Wendy Desiles Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-3pm Email: wendyd@marlboroughnz.com Phone: 03 579 2307 Mobile: 027 223 0459