‘Marlborough’ Stories
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The Marlborough region is situated on the north-eastern corner of the South Island, due west of Wellington. The region is blessed with a year-round sunny climate and regularly records the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand. This is New Zealand’s largest grape growing and wine making region with sixty-five wineries, 290 grape growers and 4,054 [...]
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Located at the north-east corner of New Zealand’s South Island, Marlborough is endowed with a breath-taking beauty. Marlborough’s mist-hazed hills and crystal clear waterways change dramatically with the ceaseless procession of the seasons. The community’s appeal stretches from the scenic Marlborough Sounds to the rugged splendour of Kaikoura. Townships in the region include Blenheim, Picton, and [...]
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Picton is a marine town surrounded by wineries, set against the backdrop of the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. With its crystal clear waterways, pristine native brush, and a tablecloth spread of vineyards and wineries, Picton is renowned as the jewel in the Marlborough crown. Here it is all about boats, wineries, and waterways. Not only is [...]
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Picton is located in one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, the top of the South Island, a quaint port town nestled deep in the Marlborough Sounds. Picton connects the South Island to its northern counterpart by sea. The Interislander and Bluebridge ferries both leave for Wellington on a regular basis offering passenger and [...]
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The location of the Portage Resort Hotel has a very long history. Portage is the word for carrying boats and supplies over land between water and the European history of the area started with Captain James Cook’s visit to the sounds in the 1770s. Both Captain Cook and the French explorer D’Urville mentioned The Portage [...]
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At Charlotte House experience the magnificent sea views of the Marlborough Sounds where a uniquely tranquil and restful environment awaits your discovery, just fifteen minutes from the centre of Picton. Perched on the slopes high above the Queen Charlotte Sounds, a short drive from Picton, this is a unique bed and breakfast accommodation with an [...]
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Sumptuous, luxury accommodation is offered by hosts Jeanne and Carl at this 5 star Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Picton. Historic McCormick House is set in a quiet, sunny location on half an acre of private, established, native gardens, and ideally located just three minutes drive from Picton Interisland ferry or train station. Start your [...]
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The picturesque seaside town of Picton is situated in the heart of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. In its heart is a luxurious accommodation recently accredited by Rainbow Tourism as a gay-welcoming place to stay. McCormick House was architecturally designed and built for one of Picton’s earliest Colonial settlers, Scotsman Donald McCormick. Today, this gracious Picton [...]
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