NELSON & MARLBOROUGH. NELSON Nearest Airport: Nelson (domestic only) 20 minutes. Transport: relatively close to the Picton ferry, quite.

NELSON & MARLBOROUGH

NELSON & MARLBOROUGH

NELSONwww.nelsonnz.com

Nearest Airport: Nelson (domestic only) 20 minutes.

Transport: relatively close to the Picton ferry, quite isolated from major centres but still with bus services.

Climate: Sunny climate, high sun-shine hours.

Snapshot: Home to three National Parks, a creative community and a lovely sunny climate.

BLENHEIMwww.lovemarlborough.co.nz

Nearest Airport: Blenheim (domestic only)

Transport: Good connections with close proximity to the rail and ferry services in Picton.

Climate: dry climate, high sun-shine hours.

Snapshot: The largest winemaking region in New Zealand, it is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough is also known for its idyllic Sounds – home to a plentitude of wildlife.

NELSON

NATIONAL PARKS

Nelson is home to three National Parks:

• Abel Tasman National Park• Kahurangi National Park• Nelson Lakes National Park

GOLDEN BAY

Visitors can take a 4WD safari out to the gannet colony on the isolated Farewell Spit, or explore the beauty of Golden Bay on horse back.

INDULGE

No trip to Nelson is complete without visiting one of the many boutique wineries and breweries in the region or indulging in some mouth watering seafood.

CREATIVE COMMUNITYPainters, sculptors, ceramic artists, jewellers and more live and create throughout the region.

MARLBOROUGH

SAUVIGNON BLANC LAND

Marlborough is the largest producer of wine in the country.

Recommend exploring some of the many wineries by bike, taking time out to have a lazy picnic lunch.

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS

• Visitors can view the Sounds by private boat or charter tour.

• Go swimming with the dolphins, kayaking or hike the Queen Charlotte Track. .

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