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Marlborough
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With the Queen Charlotte Sounds providing holiday makers
with spectacular coastal scenery, lots of sunshine, the
Marlborough Region is a must do on your South Island
holiday. Below are details on
how to
get
to and around Marlborough
Summer is a great time to visit this area with outdoor
activities from cycling to kayaking a must. While visiting
Picton take a cruise to
see our amazing marine wildlife, such as dolphins and seals.
You might even be able to swim with these beautiful
creatures!
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If travelling here over winter and during cooler weather why
not take your family to some of the family-friendly
vineyards or the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in
Blenheim.
Of course you can enjoy these right activities throughout
the year!
If driving from Picton to
Nelson, stop at the lovely seaside town of
Havelock and enjoy the local seafood. Or if
travelling south to
Kaikoura or
Christchurch during the summer make sure you
take your camera so that you can get some photos of
the bright pink salt fields at
Lake Grassmere. |
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Feature article:
Knights of the sky by Jim Morgan. This
article is about the Omaka Aviation Heritage
Centre. |
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Getting there
Flying
Air New Zealand (
http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz )provides regular
services between Blenheim and other domestic airports.
Sounds Air flies (
www.soundsair.com ) between Wellington and Picton.
Train
Trains (
http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz ) run between Picton and
Blenheim and Christchurch.
Ferry
The Cook Strait ferry (
http://www.interislander.co.nz/ ), which carries both
people and vehicles - including campervans, sails between
Wellington and Picton several times a day.
Rentals
You can pick up a rental vehicle
from Picton.
Click here for more rental information
Emergency Contacts
For emergencies requiring
Police, Fire or Ambulance -Dial 111
For non-emergencies contact:
Closet hospital is in
Blenheim.
Blenheim Hospital, Hospital
Road, Blenheim. Ph:
03 520 9999
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