Walk or bike the legendary Queen Charlotte Track. A serene 71km journey at your own pace.
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Motuara Island, situated at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound is a Department of Conservation wildlife sanctuary which is open to the public. The island is approximately an hour’s boat ride out of Picton across from Ship Cove and the best way to visit is by taking one of the many cruises that are on offer.
Read moreThe Pelorus River has long been a favourite of my family for camping holidays, so it was no surprise when I heard that Peter Jackson had selected it as a filming location for ‘The Hobbit’. The scenery is breath taking ...
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In the twelve years since I have been a wine drinker I have never been a lover of Chardonnay. Even when it was the drink du jour I found it heavy and much preferred the light fruitiness of Sauvignon Blanc. So when Chardonnay began to fall out of favour with the increase in aromatics and reds produced in Marlborough I was not someone who bemoaned the fact.
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Some people love road trips, I’m not one of them. Add travelling with kids to the mix and it could have tipped me right over the edge, but surprisingly our two little girls have given me and my husband a new appreciation for this great Kiwi tradition.
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The Marlborough Wine Festival is New Zealand's longest running and most successful ...
Read moreGot to be the Queen Charlotte Drive. Stunning views of the #marlborough sounds. #nzmustdo
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