Marlborough Activities
The Conference Organising Committee have put together this extensive list of activities for you to try whilst in Marlborough, enjoy!
BLENHEIM BASED
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ACTIVITY |
CONTACT |
EXTRA INFO |
TIPS |
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Walk along river pathway |
Access point close to Convention Centre |
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Coffee at Raupo Cafe, |
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Millenium Art Gallery |
Seymour St |
Come and enjoy art works from Marlborough’s own artists along with art from renowned painters, sculptors, weavers, photographers and other talent from around New Zealand and overseas. |
Art Gallery Shop |
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Winery Tours |
Wine Tours by bike |
Many wineries located in close proximity to each other, makes it easy to visit a variety in short time. |
Consider including a lunch stop! |
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Omaka Aviation Centre |
79 Aerodrome Rd, Omaka, Blenheim |
Peter Jackson’s collection of WW1 memorabilia and aircraft displayed in theatrical style |
(Note: Conference Dinner here on Tuesday eve) |
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Vines Village |
193 Rapaura Rd |
Tastings: Shop: |
Very close to many wineries and Makana Chocolate factory |
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Makana Confections |
Corner Rapaura & O’Dwyer Roads |
Watch production and limited free tasting |
Very close to many wineries and Vines Village |
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Horse Trek |
High Country Horse Treks |
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Marlborough Museum |
Brayshaw Historic Museum ParkArthur Baker Place |
Includes Beavertown - a replica street scene based on features of Blenheim around 1900. |
PICTON BASED
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ACTIVITY |
CONTACT |
EXTRA INFO |
TIPS |
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Mini Golf |
Kiwi Golf |
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Cinema |
Picton Foreshore |
Mainly Art films |
Seldomly suitable for children |
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Aquarium |
Picton Foreshore |
Small, but interesting for an hour or two |
To see penguins -Guided tours at extra cost |
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Bead Gallery |
29 High St Picton |
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Scenic Drive |
Picton to Havelock along Queen Charlotte Drive |
Winding road. Allow 1 hour one way for photo stops / play at little bays (Momorangi has playpark) |
Selection of Cafe’s in Havelock including Musselpot |
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Sightseeing Cruise |
Endeavour Express Limited Cougar Line |
Contact operators for details |
Various operators offer various durations / departure times. Some are sightseeing only, others stop for lunch or allow time to walk / bike Queen Charlotte Track |
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Adrenalin Rush on The Exhilarator |
Endeavour Express Limited |
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Boat / Yacht Hire |
Compass Charters |
Runabouts for hire from $90 per day; Yachts from $300 per day |
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Fishing Trip |
Picton Launch Charters |
half day fishing – bait & tackle provided |
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Swim with dolphins |
Dolphin Watch Ecotours |
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Visit Lochmara |
Phone/fax: +64 3 573 4554 |
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Their own water taxi departs Picton twice daily. See website for times & prices |
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Walk Snout Track |
From Picton Foreshore |
1.5hr one way |
Great views |
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Kayak / Mountain Bike |
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company |
Guided tours and equipment provided- varying duration |
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Walk / Bike Queen Charlotte Track |
Picton Water Taxi Arrow water transport |
Access from Anakiwa if using own transport or choose a section and access by water taxi from Picton foreshore |
Includes Beavertown - a replica street scene based on features of Blenheim around 1900. |
*Note: These activities are included in Monday’s partner’s programme or Tuesday’s social programme.

