Things to do in Marlborough

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

P5,102
per adult
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
King Shags only found locally

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

P6,140
per adult
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

P7,741
per adult
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

P4,750
per adult
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

P6,123
per adult
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour

Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour

P4,539
per adult
Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

P6,140
per adult
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
Ship Cove

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

P4,223
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Picture 1 for Activity Hanmer Springs: Thermal Pools Single or Return Entry Ticket

Hanmer Springs: Thermal Pools Single or Return Entry Ticket

P1,478
per adult
Hanmer Springs: Thermal Pools Single or Return Entry Ticket
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Picton Harbour

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Visit a floating maritime museum, board a chartered fishing boat and relax beneath the tall palms that line one of New Zealand’s most important harbours.
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Where to stay in Marlborough

Find the best Marlborough areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Waikawa

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Waikawa Bay

Travelers like the mountain views in Waikawa Bay, and Waikawa Marina is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Blenheim CBD

If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough are top sights worth seeing.

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Renwick

Wineries, restaurants, and gardens highlight some of the noteworthy features of Renwick. Make a stop by Wairau River or Renwick Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Springlands

While Springlands might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough.

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Nelson

A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a clear sky.

Mahau Sound