June 4th

Whale Watching in Cook Strait

Cook Strait will be a hub of whale watching activity over the next month as Department of Conservation researchers, former whalers and many other volunteers carry out a tenth annual whale survey.

A record 106 humpback whales were counted in ...

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March 4th

Queen Charlotte a Great Ride

The stunning Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds has officially become the 21st Great Ride on the Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trail.

In a statement released on Friday to make the announcement the Minister of Conservation Nick Smith ...

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Jan. 14th

Festival Announces More Talent in 2013

* New Entrants and Twinset complete entertainment line-up
* Outstanding Chefs Al Brown and Shaun Clouston join festival culinary superstars 

“The entertainment line-up this year is incredibly varied,” Mr Pickens said in announcing more entertainment for the February 9 th festival.

“Twinset ...

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Nov. 27th

Best of Best

Renowned travel guide Fodor’s has rated New Zealand’s Bay of Many Coves luxury resort in
the top 15% of its listings from around the world. The “Fodor’s Choice” award recognises Bay of Many Coves – the Marlborough Sound ...

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Nov. 16th

Winemaker of the Year

Hamish Clark, Senior Winemaker at Saint Clair Family Estate has been awarded the esteemed trophy for New Zealand Winemaker of the Year. This is the second year in a row that Hamish has been nominated for this prestigious award.

The ...

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