Things to do in Marlborough

Activities, attractions and tours

A calm harbor with several sailboats anchored near a forested coastline.
A ferry boat on a calm body of water with forested hills in the background.
A calm harbor at dusk with boats, a palm tree, and a stone wall.
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by green hills and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a clear sky.

Things to do

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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

€74
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

€112
per adult
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

€61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

€89
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

€69
per adult
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

€21
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

€89
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour

Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour

€66
per adult
Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour
Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping

Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping

€99
per adult
Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping
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A marina with boats docked, surrounded by hills and houses.

Picton Harbour

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Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.
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Where to stay in Marlborough

Find the best Marlborough areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Marlborough
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A coastal landscape with a grassy hillside, ocean waves, and a cloudy sky.

Waikawa

Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A stone clock tower with a cross and a plaque commemorating the Great War.
Photo by Dan Koczur
Open Photo by Dan Koczur

Blenheim CBD

If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina, surrounded by forested hills and mountains.

Waikawa Bay

Travellers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A grassy field with metal sculptures, a pavilion, and mountains in the background.
Photo by Eccentric Englishman
Open Photo by Eccentric Englishman

Renwick

Wineries, restaurants and gardens are some highlights of Renwick. Make a stop by Renwick Museum or Bike 2 Wine while you're exploring.

A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Kelly Reed
Open Photo by Kelly Reed

Springlands

Though Springlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seymour Square and Pollard Park.

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and a mountainous backdrop.

Nelson

A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a clear sky.

Mahau Sound

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