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You're going to Love Marlborough |
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 Marlborough is in the heart of New Zealand, at the northeast of the South Island. Renowned for the waterways and native wilderness of the Marlborough Sounds, and the exquisite wines produced in the sweeping Wairau and Awatere plains, Marlborough offers something special for everyone.
The region is well serviced by transport links from other regions and has good range of accommodation, activities and attractions to suit a range of different visitors.
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Five ways to cool off in a Marlborough summer |
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 Swim with the dolphins
Bored
with the beach? Come swimming with dolphins and reawaken your sense of wonder.
Join our local marine biologists for a dip in the Queen Charlotte Sound and be charmed by the Dusky,
Hectors, Bottlenose and common dolphins
that come to visit.
Sea-kayak the Sounds
There’s
no better way to explore the inlets and bays of the Marlborough Sounds than sea
kayaking. Hit the water and experience
crystal clear bays and deep shorelines of native bush. Enjoy the gentle sounds of splashing water
and birdsong and stop off for a swim and a nap at beaches so isolated you feel
like the only person alive.
Shady vineyard afternoons
In
the shade or the sun, relax with a glass of chilled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
in our world-renowned vineyards.
Gorgeous gardens, gourmet food, great wine…what more could you want?
Get some altitude
Too
hot on the ground? Check out the air
temperature and the view from 12000ft with a tandem skydive. Or for those who prefer to stay inside the
plane, take a scenic flight over the Marlborough Sounds before cruising inland
to the take in the vineyards of the Wairau and Awatere valleys from the
air. 
Walk in the woods
Revel
in the shade of a mighty totara forest by the Pelorus River, or under the canopy of
flowering manuka along the iconic Queen Charlotte Track. Get away from it all and soothe your
overheated senses with a touch of wilderness, Marlborough style.
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 Millions of years ago, the area at what is now the North-East of the South Island was a series of hills and river valleys. Over time as sea levels rose and geography transformed, these areas sunk, forming what we now call the Marlborough Sounds: a seemingly enderless wonderland of sheltered bays, hidden coves, and deep, calm waters abundant with bird and marine life. This area of outstanding beauty provides a spectular coastal playground.
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