High sunshine hours and idyllic climate mix with the wine trail, the incredible waterways and coastline, the alpine valleys and native forests, cafes, restaurants, culture and history. So much. So close. The tourism potential in Marlborough is limitless. The development opportunities unbounded.
If the country’s regions make up the chapters of a book, each a part of the total New Zealand experience, then Marlborough is the Executive Summary. Its diversity, its location, and its proximity to so many key attractions give it unparalleled natural advantages.
Just an hour and a half drive to the south lies Kaikoura with its world class eco-tourism and then on to Hanmer with its adventure tourism and natural hot pools. To the west is Rainbow skifield, the Nelson Lakes national park, and through the spectacular Buller gorge to the mighty West Coast. And to the north-west lies beautiful Nelson.
The Marlborough tourism experience includes:
- Sailing and cruising.
- Bush walks.
- Wine and food.
- Culture and history.
- Diving and fishing (marine & freshwater).
- Eco-tourism.
- Diverse coastal environments.
- Wilderness adventures.
- World class festivals.
- Warm hearted people.
- Alpine experiences – trekking, climbing, skiing.
- Landscape diversity.
