Blenheim Activities

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Wine Tours By Bike

Hop on a Bike and enjoy the superb country side of the Marlborough wine region. You can explore any of the 40 wineries by bike all within a 10km radius of Blenheim. Stay at our Marlborough Bed and Breakfast, Argrove Lodge and relax in the Spa after a hard days cycling. FREE bike tour for 2 nights or more.* Saving $58.00 per person *

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival

The annual Marlborough Wine & Food Festival held on the second Saturday in February is only a few minutes away and attracts wine enthusiasts and food lovers from around the world. Come and enjoy fine wines, culinary delights and live entertainment.

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Windhawk Helicopters

Only 8 minutes away, experience beautiful Marlborough from a whole new perspective as you embark on an adventure high above some of the most magnificent sights in the region.

River Queen

In 6 minutes, let the everyday world slip away as the River Queen glides gently down the Opawa river, unveiling stunning views and bringing you closer to wildlife.

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High Country Horse Treks

Experience New Zealand's High Country horse trekking amongst 52ha of stunning farmland and trails. Rides from 1 to 4 1/2 hours.Only 30 minutes away.

Marlborough Golf Club

Only 5 minutes away, try your skills on the 18 hole competition standard Fairhall golf course or take an exhilarating walk along the Wither Hills.

Brayshaw Museum Park

For those interested in the historical past a visit to Brayshaw Museum Park, just 5 minutes away, where the old town (originally named Beavertown) is recreated and is home to a unique Vintage Car and Farm Machinery Museum.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

For the aviation enthusiasts or not, a visit to the Amazing Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre to view the vintage planes is an absolute must and only 5 minutes away. Said to have the largest private collection of World War 1 planes and memorabilia in the world, there is something for everyone, young and old. Spot Peter Jackson's cinematic influence.  Another exciting event is the Classic Fighters Marlborough Air Show, held every second Easter.

Art and Craft Trail

Visit Blenheim's art and craft trail which has more than 30 Marlborough craftspeople, including weavers, artists, silk painters, bone carvers, dried flower arrangements, potters and sculptors. The town has two art galleries, as well as a number of public parks and gardens. When your feet are tired and your pockets empty relax and recharge your batteries at one of the numerous street cafes in Blenheim town centre.

Skydive Abel Tasman

Jump at the only drop-zone offering a standard height of 13,000 ft. Take in views of dramatic mountains, golden beaches and turquoise oceans. Are you ready for terminal velocity and the unequalled feeling of freefall ?

Queen Charlotte Track

The award winning Queen Charlotte Track is only 25 minutes away and walkers and cyclists can choose as much or as little to travel dependent upon their needs and capability. For those who prefer a more leisurely journey, take the car along the Queen Charlotte Drive and marvel at the fantastic views of the many coves and bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Dip your toes in or even have a swim.

Home of the Green-shelled Mussel

The port of Picton is 25 minutes away and is set in an upper reach of the Queen Charlotte Sound where the Interisland ferries depart and arrive and is a stopover for overseas cruise ships. Another nearby port, Havelock is famous for its green-shelled mussels and is well worth a stop for a gentle stroll and a taste of the world famous greenshell mussel.

Whale Watching

In the summer months travelling 90 minutes south, the scenic Pacific Coast Highway winds its way past glorious beaches, seal colonies and amazing whale watching in Kaikoura

Ski-ing

In the winter months snow ski-ing can be enjoyed at the Rainbow ski slopes some 90 minutes away.