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AUTUMN & WINTER EDITION U I D E G T O A MARLBOROUGH’S BRILLIANT BACKYARD Top 50 things to do, as voted by locals Marlborough locals have spoken! The days are getting cooler, and we’ve gathered the top 50 things to do over autumn and winter here in our brilliant backyard - as voted by the locals who live, breathe and love their backyard. So, hold on to this handy guide and start checking off the Marlborough Must Do’s over the cooler seasons. Take the family, a special someone, a group of friends or head out solo – there is something for everyone to enjoy in Marlborough’s top 50. YOUR TOP 50 BROKEN DOWN PAGE 1 Grab a bike and hit the tracks PAGE 2–3 Explore walking tracks in our brilliant backyard PAGE 4–5 Indulge in local cuisine and produce PAGE 6–7 Looking for something to do? PAGE 8–9 Discover the Marlborough Sounds PAGE 10 Quench your thirst While you’re out exploring and enjoying the top 50, be sure to take a snap and share on your social media with the hashtags #brillianteveryday and #brilliantbackyard For more information, ideas and impartial booking advice, head to your local i-SITE to chat to our brilliant team Find out more at MarlboroughNZ.com/brilliantbackyard Port Gore Croisilles Harbour Cape Pelorus Sound 4 Koamaru Meretoto/Ship Cove Nydia Track 1 Queen Charlotte Sound Kenepuru Sound Arapaoa Island 6 Queen Charlotte Track Rai Valley Mahau Sound 3 3 Tory Channel Nelson Canvastown Anakiwa Pelorus Bridge Picton Havelock Queen Charlotte 12 Drive 1 6 Port Underwood Pelorus River Rarangi Tuamarina 2 Rapaura Rd Cloudy Bay Wairau Bar Renwick Blenheim 5 Wairau Lagoons Wairau River Wairau Valley Redwood 63 Pass Rd Taylor Pass Rd Clifford Bay Waihopai GrabValley a Rd bike and hit the tracks Mountain bike Marlborough’s epic high-country trails and coastal ridges, road bike undulating routes at the edge of the sea, tour on long flat runs through vine-clad valleys or gear up and take the whole family biking along one of the region’s many rivers. Queen Charlotte Track CHECK OUT 5 MUST DO CYCLING TRAILS AS VOTED BY LOCALS 1. Mountain bike the Queen Charlotte Track, do a section or the whole thing 2. Hire bikes, pick up a wine map and tour cellar doors by bike 3. Ride the Link Pathway between Picton and Havelock 4. Mountain bike the epic Nydia Track (experienced grade) 5. Hit the trails of the Wither Hills Farm Park (check for fire risk) CYCLING | PAGE 1 Cape Jackson Port Gore Croisilles Harbour 9 Cape Pelorus Sound Koamaru Meretoto/Ship Cove Nydia Track 2 Queen Charlotte Sound Kenepuru Sound Arapaoa Island 6 Queen Charlotte Track Rai Valley Mahau Sound 7 10 Tory Channel Nelson Canvastown Anakiwa Pelorus Bridge6 Picton Havelock Queen Charlotte 12 Drive 1 5 6 Port Underwood Pelorus River Rarangi Tuamarina Cloudy Bay Rapaura Rd 1 Blenheim Wairau Bar Renwick 8 4 Wairau Lagoons Wairau River Wairau Valley Redwood 63 Pass Rd Taylor Pass Rd Clifford Bay Waihopai To St Arnaud/ Valley Rd Seddon Nelson Lakes and 3 Rainbow Ski Area Lake Grassmere Cape Campbell Ward Explore walking tracks in our brilliant backyard Get to know your brilliant backyard step by step, via walking tracks to alpine peaks, golden trails on working farms and native bush walks in the Marlborough Sounds. Marlborough walks can be as challenging as Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku, as beautiful as the Queen Charlotte Wairau Lagoons Track and as relaxing as the Taylor River reserve. 1. Enjoy the autumn colours on a walk at Pollard Park 2. Do a day or multi-day walk on the Queen Charlotte Track 3. Walk from Marfells Beach to the Cape Campbell Lighthouse at low tide 4. Hike up Mount Vernon for the sunrise or sunset (check for fire risk) 5. Do the walk from Rarangi Beach to Whites Bay 6. Hike a backcountry track like the Emerald Pools at Pelorus River (bring your bug spray) 7. Walk a section of the Link Pathway along the Queen Charlotte Drive 8. Take a thermos and walk up the Wither Hills to watch the sunrise with your morning cuppa (check for fire risk) 9. Rug up and hike to the summit of Mount Stokes, the highest point in the Marlborough Sounds LOCALS ANDLOCALS WHERE YOU’LL FIND THEM 10. Climb the Tirohanga Track and take in the views over Picton on a still, 10 MUST DO WALKING TRACKS AS VOTED BY 10 BY MUST VOTED DO AS WALKING TRACKS cool morning Furneaux Lodge WALKS AND TRAILS | PAGE 3 Indulge in local cuisine and produce Marlborough is a foodie haven, with plenty of gourmet produce on offer from land and sea. Take a Marlborough Sounds seafood tour, visit the many local markets or head to one of the eateries to sample seafood delicacies and locally grown foods. From fine dining experiences, to brunch at the local farmers’ market – you’re sure to please the taste buds in your brilliant backyard. Food & Wine PAGE 4 | CUISINE USE THESE BRILLIANT DEALS LOCAL AND GET OUT AND ABOUT IN BRILLIANT YOUR EACH BACKYARD! DEAL HAS ITS Scenic Hotel STAY THREE NIGHTS 20% OFF MEALS AT & PAY FOR TWO SAVVY RESTAURANT Stay three nights and pay for just two at the Bay of Dine at Savvy and get 20% off your meal! OWN T’S & C’S ON THE BOOK BACK.CAN YOU ALL EXPERIENCES NEAREST YOUR I-SITE AT Many Coves Resort. Meals and transfers included. 15% OFF BEACHCOMBER CRUISES PICTON MAIL BOAT CRUISE LOCALS ADMISSION PRICES Get 15% off Beachcomber Cruises Picton Mail $15 per adult, per exhibition to the Boat Cruise. Book online and use code word Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre mailboat2021 or ring and quote the codeword. CHATEAU CELEBRATION PACKAGE Perfect for anniversaries, special birthdays, or just because! Enjoy; one night in a luxury one bedroom apartment, breakfast each morning, 2 course set 10% OFF FOR LOCALS dinner menu on one night and bottle of bubbles & Marlborough locals 10% off weekend deal chocolate on arrival. LUNCH AT HARVEST Harvest set menu lunch – House-made sourdough WEDNESDAY bread for the table, your choice of main, choice of $25 BURGER + BEER DEAL dessert & tea or coffee for just $45pp Dine in on Wednesday and choose any burger + tap beer/house wine from our menu, for only $25 Book direct by email to To book, email Carmel Horsley at [email protected] [email protected] or by calling us at 579 9771 or phone 03-5206187 Travel up to 30th April 2021: $3,995.00 for 2 adults share/ Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, limit of twin in a 1 bedroom apartment. 6 people per table, reservations essential – please advise Travel 1st May – 30th September 2021: $2,990.00 for 2 use of voucher at time of booking. adults share/twin in a 1 bedroom apartment. Valid until 30th September 2021 Offer includes dinners, breakfast, transfers and full access to resort facilities. Get in touch with Jess Jones at [email protected], call 03 573 6175 or visit www.beachcombercruises.co.nz/scenic-cruises/ 79 Aerodrome Road, Blenheim 7272 mailboat-cruises/Mail-Boat-Cruise 03 579 1305 The Picton Mail Boat has been delivering mail for over 150 www.omaka.org.nz years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds and we are proud to uphold that service! We are the only official licensed New Please present proof of Marlborough residency Zealand Post Rural Delivery Service by water in the Queen (eg power/rates bill) to access this deal. Charlotte Sound making this a truly unique and interesting Valid via the Marlborough i-Sites or upon arrival tour! Operating from Monday to Saturday, no one day is the at the Omaka AHC same as the route changes daily covering a different area delivering the Mail. Come and meet the locals. Valid until 30th September 2021 Contact Barbara or Chris, Corner High and Henry Streets, Blenheim, 7201 Smiths Farm Holidays Park, P: 0800 752 275 1419 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater E: [email protected] www.marlboroughnz.co.nz/book-online/ Call 0800 727 578 T/C: Friday or Saturday night depending on availability (Valid for two guests, some dates excluded, until 30th Sept. Not available Easter or Queen’s Birthday/ valid until 30 September 2021) Cottage has 2 night minimum condition. PULL THIS INSERT OUT AND GET EXPLORING! Harvest Restaurant 776 Rapaura Road, Blenheim Booking recommended: Book online or call us today Visit www.seumusirishbar.co.nz/bookings.html, harvestrestaurant.co.nz call 03 573 5050 or email [email protected] [email protected] 03 570 5700 Valid until 30 September 2021 Offer valid April 1 – September 30 2021. Set Menu applies. 25 Wellington Street, Picton 7220 Additional wine/beverages available at own cost. Coupon is non transferable. Bookings are essential. Marlborough Tour Company Marlborough Tour Company SEAFOOD ODYSSEA CRUISE USE THESE BRILLIANT DEALS LOCAL AND GET OUT AND ABOUT IN BRILLIANT YOUR EACH BACKYARD! DEAL HAS ITS $130 ADULT | $65 CHILD GREENSHELL MUSSEL CRUISE $110 ADULT | $50 CHILD Cruise the Marlborough Sounds, learn about and taste sumptuous local seafood including King Join the renowned Greenshell™ Mussel Cruise and salmon, Greenshell™ mussels and Cloudy Bay learn about Marlborough’s ‘super food’ industry, tasting OWN T’S & C’S ON THE BOOK BACK.CAN YOU ALL EXPERIENCES NEAREST YOUR I-SITE AT Clams, paired with a glass of sauvignon blanc. mussels at the source with a glass of sauvignon blanc. SAIL WITH BLUEBRIDGE BRILLIANT LOCALS OFFER AND SAVE 20% Enjoy one night in a superior king ocean view room Sail with Bluebridge and SAVE 20% with code with a 2 course dinner and cooked breakfast for SOUNDSGOOD on Flexi Sail fully refundable fares – two for only $255 per room book with confidence now, travel when you’re ready.