Activities in Marlborough and Picton | New Zealand

Marlborough Sounds is the gate way to the South Island, one of the sunniest places in New Zealand, having a temperate climate. It is an unspoilt corner of the South Island and one of Nz's most popular destinations.

Renowned for its award winning wines, food and its 1500 km of glorious pristine coastline, Marlborough is a magnificent place to visit no matter what time of the year.

The Marlborough region has majestic mountains and unspoilt rivers leading down to beautiful rural plains and onto the crystal clear turquoise waters of the ocean.

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of modern city living and come and enjoy some of the recreational pursuits. Take a trip on the mail boat around the many beautiful bays and coves of the Marlborough Sounds steeped in New Zealand history or be dropped off at Torea Bay, a 10 minute boat trip from Picton, and wait on the foreshore to be picked up and taken up over the bush covered ranges to the world renowned Portage Lodge in the Kenepuru Sounds.

Whether it be swimming,diving, tramping, fishing, sailing, hunting or just sitting back relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty, there is something here for all ages. Wine trails, mail boat cruises, dolphin watching, whale watching, eco tours, Nelson Lakes, Rainbow ski fields, Queen Charlotte Track Bush walk, Marlborough Wine and Food Festival.