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Take a Trip to Marlborough Sounds on your New Zealand Vacation
The sunny region of Marlborough Sounds is located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand and occupies one-fifth of the country’s total coastline. It is made up of four individual sounds all linked together. Geographically it has steep wooded hills and many small, quiet bays, all to be enjoyed on a New Zealand vacation.
The best-known and visited sound on a New Zealand vacation is the Queen Charlotte Sound. With its Queen Charlotte Track, one of nature’s wonderlands along which one can hike and experience stunning coastal views as well as historic landmarks plus a variety of wildlife. Other activities on New Zealand Tours available here are climbing and mountain biking.
Picton is situated at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and is the starting point for the ferry service across the Cook Strait to Wellington on the North Island. It is a small, picturesque seaport built around a sheltered harbour with an attractive seafront dotted with cafes, restaurants and a number of arts and crafts centres.
Marlborough Sounds are also home to New Zealand’s award-winning wine region which produces world-class Sauvignon Blanc. One can enjoy a tour of the local wineries.
Picton is situated at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and is the starting point for the ferry service across the Cook Strait to Wellington on the North Island. It is a small, picturesque seaport built around a sheltered harbour with an attractive seafront dotted with cafes, restaurants and a number of arts and crafts centres.
Marlborough Sounds are also home to New Zealand’s award-winning wine region which produces world-class Sauvignon Blanc. One can enjoy a tour of the local wineries.
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The food in New Zealand is incredible, and New Zealanders are rightly proud of their paddock to plate cuisine. Almost everything is sustainably grown and processed, from lamb and seafood to vegetables and fruit.
About 20 percent of New Zealand is made up of National Parks, Forests, and Nature Reserves. And they’re all free to enter!
The Māori cultural experiences and performances offered throughout the North and South Islands are well worth seeking out. If the opportunity presents itself, definitely take part in a hāngī
Looking for a great restaurant in New Zealand? Try The Bunker in Queenstown, Plato in Dunedin, Manu in Christchurch, and Oppies Fish & Chips in Rotorua
All Blacks rugby is huge in New Zealand. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to check out a home game. The All Blacks typically play their home test matches during the months of July, August, September and sometimes October
A cruise on Malborough Sound is a great inclusi...
The scenery in Malborough Sounds is stunning an...
The green slopes of the Marlborough Sounds region
Ferries on the calm water of Marlborough Sounds
The region is ideal for growing grapes
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