Marlborough Activities

The Conference Organising Committee have put together this extensive list of activities for you to try whilst in Marlborough, enjoy!

BLENHEIM BASED

ACTIVITY

CONTACT

EXTRA INFO

TIPS

Walk along river pathway

Access point close to Convention Centre

 

Coffee at Raupo Cafe,
6 Symons St

Millenium Art Gallery

Seymour St
Blenheim
Tel 03 579 2001
Open 7 days
Free entry

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
Our Marlborough art store is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts. Buy books, cards, curios, jewellery and other fascinating works.

Winery Tours

  • Join an organised tour OR
  • Collect a Map from I-site & visit with your own transport OR
  • Hire a bike from

Wine Tours by bike
(56 George St) or Top Ten Holiday Park

Many wineries located in close proximity to each other, makes it easy to visit a variety in short time.

Consider including a lunch stop!

Omaka Aviation Centre

79 Aerodrome Rd, Omaka, Blenheim
Phone: 03 579 1305
www.omaka.org.nz
Entry fee applies

Peter Jackson’s collection of WW1 memorabilia and aircraft displayed in theatrical style

(Note: Conference Dinner here on Tuesday eve)

Vines Village

193 Rapaura Rd
www.thevinesvillage.co.nz

Tastings:
Bouldevines Wines, Prenzel, Olive Shop, Fudge

Shop:
Quilter’s Barn, Our country clothing, Shelley’s Cafe for coffee / food

Very close to many wineries and Makana Chocolate factory

Makana Confections

Corner Rapaura & O’Dwyer Roads

Watch production and limited free tasting

Very close to many wineries and Vines Village

Horse Trek

High Country Horse Treks
Fire# 961, Taylor Pass Road
Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Phone +64 3 577 9424
Email info@high-horse.co.nz

  • Minimum age 12
  • 1 to 4 1/2 hours

 

Marlborough Museum

Brayshaw Historic Museum ParkArthur Baker Place

www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Includes Beavertown - a replica street scene based on features of Blenheim around 1900.

PICTON BASED

ACTIVITY

CONTACT

EXTRA INFO

TIPS

Mini Golf

Kiwi Golf
Picton Foreshore
(03) 573 7136

 

Cinema

Picton Foreshore

Mainly Art films

Seldomly suitable for children

Aquarium

Picton Foreshore
Entry Fee

Small, but interesting for an hour or two

To see penguins -Guided tours at extra cost

Bead Gallery

29 High St Picton
03-573 8165

 

 

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

Sightseeing Cruise

Endeavour Express Limited
Picton Wharf
www.boatrides.co.nz
(03) 573 5456

Cougar Line
Freephone: 0800 504090

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

Adrenalin Rush on The Exhilarator

Endeavour Express Limited
Picton Wharf
www.boatrides.co.nz
(03) 573 5456

 

 

Boat / Yacht Hire

Compass Charters
www.compasscharters.co.nz
Tel 0800 101332

Runabouts for hire from $90 per day; Yachts from $300 per day

 

Fishing Trip

Picton Launch Charters
Tel (03) 5738558

half day fishing – bait & tackle provided

 

Swim with dolphins

Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Tel 573 8040

   

Visit Lochmara
Lodge *

Phone/fax: +64 3 573 4554
E-mail: enquiries@lochmaralodge.co.nz
Website: www.lochmaralodge.co.nz

  • Laze in the dozens of hammocks with great views
  • Access Queen Charlotte track
  • Wildlife (geckos, Kakariki,pigs etc)
  • Book a massage at day spa
  • Enjoy the cafe
  • Free kayaks to explore sound

Their own water taxi departs Picton twice daily. See website for times & prices

Walk Snout Track

From Picton Foreshore

1.5hr one way

Great views

Kayak / Mountain Bike

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
London Quay, Picton,
Phone:0800 283 283

Guided tours and equipment provided- varying duration

Walk / Bike Queen Charlotte Track

Picton Water Taxi
(03) 573 7853

Arrow water transport
ph : 0800 ARROWS

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.