Things to Do and See
Molesworth Tour Company has been showcasing the stunning landscapes of the South Island for over 20 years. All of our tours offer you an experience of a lifetime on each trip - exploring the sights of Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, the West Coast region and Southland. Our guided tours are led by people who are extremely passionate and knowledgeable and ensure you will certainly get the most out of your trip.
Cost: $190-$1655
Website: http://m.molesworthtours.co.nz/
Telephone: +64 3 572 8025
High Country Horse Treks
These animal-mad folks run horse treks for all abilities from their base 11km southwest of town.
Cost: 1-3 hr treks $50-$120
Website: www.high-horse.co.nz
Telephone: +64 3 577 9424
Wine Tours by Bike
Marlborough's premier vineyard bike tour company – in its 16th season – based at Hillsfield House – 33 Blicks Road, Renwick, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region.
Free transport from/to Blenheim: Don't bike all the way from Blenheim, as this adds an extra 20kms (16 miles) biking to your day, or risk driving your car after a day of tasting. Let us do the driving so you can enjoy Marlborough's beautiful wines and make the most of your precious time.
Cost: half-/full-day bike hire $40-$50
Website: http://www.winetoursbybike.co.nz/
Telephone: +64 3 572 7954
Millennium Art Gallery
Conspicuously blue opposite Seymour Square, the Millennium Art Gallery is a contemporary gallery presenting changing exhibitions by local and national artists.
Address: Cnr of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, Blenheim
Cost: Admission by Donation
Opening Hours: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri; 1pm-4pm Sat-Sun
Telephone: +64 3 579 2001
Marlborough Museum
Besides a replica township, vintage mechanicals, and well-presented historical displays, there’s the Wine Exhibition, for those looking to cap off their vineyard experiences.
Address: 26 Arthur Baker Place, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
Cost: Adult - $10 | Child - $5
Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm
Website: http://www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz/
Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery Society Inc
Over 200 vintage tractors, some very rare like the blackstone, Jelbart, Avery & Fitch Four Drive, as well as farm machinery & memorabilia. It is a fully restored 1882 pioneer cottage.
Address: 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim
Cost: Adult - $5 | Child - FREE
Rock Ferry (Café)
This café has a pleasant environment inside and out, with a slight groovy edge. The compact summery menu – think tea-smoked salmon or organic open steak sandwich – is accompanied by wines from Marlborough and Otago.
Address: 80 Hammerichs Road, Blenheim
Telephone: +64 3 579 6431
Website: http://www.rockferry.co.nz/
Cost: mains $22-$26
Opening Hours: 11.30am-3pm
Secret Garden
A leafy oasis in a somewhat dull townscape, this sophisticated restaurant and garden bar spoils its guests with bacon butties and local coffee for breakfast before pressing on towards wild-game pies, craft beer, single malts and cigars later on. Smart service.
Address: 30 Maxwell Road, Blenheim
Telephone: +64 3 579 5025
Cost: meals $16-23
Opening Hours: 9am-late
La Veranda
Keenly priced platters of quality charcuterie, fromages and French desserts – the sort of lunch you should be eating at a vineyard. Eat outside or in Domaine George Michel’s elegant restaurant.
Address: 56 Vintage Lane, Blenheim
Telephone: +64 3 572 9177
Cost: Platters $19-$23
Opening Hours: 11am-4:30pm Tues-Sun
Makana Chocolate
Makana Confections specialises in gift-quality confections - all hand-made and using only the freshest, natural ingredients available to us. Our facility is set up like a winery / cellar door where you can watch how we make our chocolates, taste a few samples and, of course, shop for delicious chocolates.
Address: corner Rapaura & O’Dwyers Roads, Blenheim
Telephone: +64 4 570 5370
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 5:30pm