Blenheim is the capital of Marlborough region in New Zealand, located about 32km from Picton. It has over 2500 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its fertile plains, surrounding hills, vineyards and high quality food and wine. The document provides contact details for four accommodation options in the Blenheim area: Blenheim Top Ten Holiday Park, Marlborough Vintners Hotel, ASURE Sundowner Motel, and things to do around the Marlborough region including visiting wineries, the Queen Charlotte Track, and exploring the Marlborough Sounds by boat.

1. Accommodation
4
Towns
Blenheim Top Ten Holiday Park
78 GROVE ROAD
Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
MARLBOROUGH
0800 268 666
Marlborough Vintners Hotel
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: +64 3 5725 094
Freephone: 0800 684 190
Fax: +64 3 5725 093
Postal: 190 Rapaura Road
PO Box 109 Renwick
Marlborough 7243
Blenheim
Blenheim is the capital of Marlborough. It is about
32km from Picton. Blenheim is the heart of
Marlborough’s commercial and suburban life, and ASURE Sundowner Motel
a city of indulgence. Situated on the fertile Wairau
Plains, the surrounding hills and vineyards creates
a picturesque setting. Connoisseurs of superb food CONTACT DETAILS
and wine. Blenheim is also one of the most sunniest
towns in New Zealand recording up to 2500 hours
Phone: +64 3 5782 055 Marlborough
of sunshine in 2008. Freeph 800 828 180
one:
Picton
Fax: +64 3 5782 452
Postal: 132 Middle Renwick Road,
Springlands
Blenheim 7201
Email: sunone@mlb.planet.gen.
nz

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Things to Vines and wines
Marlborough is New
do in Zealand’s largest grape-
Marlborough growing and wine-
making region. The
broad, sweeping plains
Queen Charlotte Track are home to about 70
This spectacular wineries. Discover and
walking track winds enjoy on a self-drive,
through 71 kilometres bicycle or guided tour.
of native forest, along
ridges and beside idyllic
coves. Travel with a
Further air show information :
local guide to learn www.classicfighters.co.nz
about the habitat and
hear the local Maori
legends. Bookings essential: Ph (06) 877
8133
Awesome air show good for all
The Marlborough ages and great family fun
Sounds
Bordered by forest that
rises almost vertically
from the water’s edge,
three drowned river
valleys offer 1500
kilometres of sheltered
beaches and waterways
for sailing, cruising,
kayaking, fishing and
diving.