The 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 with sheer cliffs dropping into the clear water of the ...
My first memories of the area are of a 3 year old on family holiday with Mum, Dad and five year old sister staying in our little caravan. We would alternate our camping trips between Pelorus and Ward Beach on the Awatere Coast, swapping the caravan for a tent and then ditching it for one of the cabins in the Holiday Park when we had gotten to old for ‘real camping’. No matter what form of accommodation, we always loved our trips to Pelorus as we spent our days playing by refreshing water of the Pelorus River, relaxing by a waterfall or enjoying one of the many bush walks in the area. On hot days we would cool down with a swim and an ice cream bought from the café or on rainy days we would take the short trip to Havelock for a feast of Greenshell mussels and a beer for Mum and Dad in the local pub. It was always a typical kiwi holiday experience that offers nothing but happy memories. Although my sister and I are fully grown and haven’t been back to Pelorus for a few years it remains one of my parents’ favourite camping spots, ...
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.
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.
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.
Organised and run by community service club Blenheim Round Table, Blues Brews & BBQs has proved extremely popular over the 14 years it has been running. Live bands including chart topping Opshop will play throughout the day on 2 stages giving ...
Places we visit in this issue: Things to Do in Marlborough
Whether you want to relax this Summer holiday or get out and active in our stunning environment there is something that will take your fancy in Marlborough.
