Blenheim City Guide
New Zealand>Blenheim City
Blenheim with the (population 20,000), 30 km south of Picton,
is the capital of the Marlborough region and the center
of a large grape-growing area. The town of Blenheim, situated
on the fertile Wairau Plains, is the heart of the province's
commercial and suburban life.
The Blenheim has a wide array of fascinating events running
throughout the year, and these have captured the attention
of many tourists visiting the city; some of the popular
events are Brayshaw Park Open Day, Queen Charlotte Maritime
Festival, Hunter's Garden Marlborough and others that are
delightful to welcome you.
Enjoy the sight of spectacular boats at Blenheim. The clear,
spring-fed Taylor River, which flanks the town, is now an
attractive sightseeing riverboats retrace the route of steamboats
that once carried produce. The most popular recreational
activity on the river is trout fishing, and good catches
of brown and rainbow trout can be made quite close to Blenheim.
Or, you can also indulge in the beauty of Wairau River,
which rises in the western mountain ranges, is the life
blood of the province's prosperous wine and horticultural
industries, the river and its tributaries are also a focus
for recreation; especially the swift upper reaches are ideal
for kayaking.
View the historical spot on the outskirts of town, Brayshow
Historic Park preserves the province's pioneering endeavour.
Relocated colonial buildings keep company with a modern
building housing archives and a museum. The vintage farm
machinery museum, where faithfully restored tractors and
other machinery are displayed, is world renowned.
Or, simply a drive around the Wairau Valley will take you
through some of the most attractive farming and horticultural
country in New Zealand, set against a backdrop of forest
clad mountains.
You'll find wherever you go, the locally produced food
is of world-class standard and cater each and every of your
need for special taste of food, ranging from local to international
superb delicacy and a sip of fine wine.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
The Sounds Air - regular daily scheduled services to Wellington
from Picton Airport (based at Koromiko) and Blenheim Airport.
The daily return flights from Wellington to Blenheim and
charters also available with The Air Marlborough.
By road
Tranz Scenic Coastal Pacific Express operates a daily return
service between Christchurch and Picton. Taxi and bus sevices
are also available to reach the station.
Taxi services, rental cars and charter bus services for
larger groups are all available in Picton, Blenheim and
Kaikoura.
Moving Around
It's easy to visit Blenheim with the convenience of the
trasportation provided by the fascinating city.
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