What’s New in Marlborough 2018 Marlborough - Top of the South Island Centrally located, easy to get to by: ROAD as part of the CNZWT Itinerary or Top of the South Itinerary FERRY from Wellington to Picton with Bluebridge or Interislander Scenic cruise through Marlborough Sounds PLANE from Auckland or Wellington with Air NZ or Christchurch with Sounds Air NEIGHBOUR TRAIN from Christchurch (Coastal Pacific, re-opening Oct/Nov 2018) Stunning in all seasons The “Top of the South” regularly has the highest sunshine hours in NZ Indulge in Marlborough’s Wine and Food New Zealand’s largest wine growing region, producing 75% of New Zealand’s wine exports Internationally renowned for world- class Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir Over 30 winery cellar doors open to visit for wine tastings Fine dining featuring local fresh produce Home of New Zealand King Salmon and Greenshell Mussels fresh from the waters of the Marlborough Sounds Explore Marlborough NEW: “Half and Half” Tour NEW: E-Bikes available Half day guided biking wine tour and then an afternoon self-guided wine tour Great product for clients wanting some information then the chance to explore on their own Proving popular, now available as a trade product NZ $110 pp Cloudy Bay Private tailor-made wine tastings in luxury Shack or Treehouse Range of Commissionable Trade Gastronomic private lunch experience Products available Vineyard tour by car or helicopter Sail Away on board a 54 foot Beneteau Oceanis Sailing Yacht Two day ‘Forage’ experience - Hunt or gather in the wild! Cloudy Bay Sail Away Brancott Estate NEW Wine Country Explorer Flight & Educational Wine Tasting Experience Includes a wine tasting overlooking Brancott Vineyard where the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1975, followed by an informative, 20 minute scenic helicopter flight over the heart of the picturesque Marlborough wine country. NZ$ 265pp (minimum 4 pax) or NZ$1060 for whole helicopter Can be combined with lunch at Brancott Estate Cellar Door and Restaurant (at extra cost) Marlborough Tour Company enhanced “Taste Marlborough” Tour NEW Touring Itinerary Offering a truly unique selection of “Behind the Scenes” touring and tasting across the Marlborough wine region this tour takes in Wither Hills, Cloudy Bay, Highfield Estate and Forrest winery Daily departure, year round Minimum of 2, maximum of 8 KEY MESSAGE for Trade Partners - Please update the itinerary description given to customers. Indulge in Marlborough’s wine and food Sounds Connection – Offer a selection of wine tours and transfers, knowledgeable guides Yealands Estate – Explore the scenic White Road through the vineyard (great stopping point if heading South on SH1 to Kaikoura) Taste a range of craft beers at Dodson Street Beer Garden and enjoy relaxed dining with Kiwi & German cuisine Dine at the revamped Quench restaurant at Chateau Marlborough Enjoy the Prep bench and local fresh produce at restaurant Arbour Accommodation Scenic Hotel Marlborough Blenheim and Chateau Marlborough, NOW 80 rooms amongst the vines The Marlborough Lodge, NEW Vintners Retreat Marlborough Vintners Hotel S The Renovated Convent now an established Luxury Lodge Marlborough Luxury in the vines with 10 elegant suites Lodge Set in 16 acres of parklands grounds “Harvest” restaurant now open for evening dining for guests and private diners Excellent feedback from clients Currently renovating “The Chapel” including a massage/treatment room Overlooking the creek there will be the “Wine Shack” for tastings, 3 times a week during summer. Run by staff and winemakers. There will be no extra charge for this Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim Increased number of rooms available, recently grew from 44 to 80 rooms 28 luxury suites available New extended bar and restaurant facilities “Quench Restaurant” Open to both inhouse guests and other diners E V E R Y D A Y Explore the Marlborough Sounds 1500km of coastline to explore (that’s 20% of NZ’s coast) Cruise or kayak on the sheltered waters of the Marlborough Sounds See wildlife, visit island bird sanctuaries, swim with dolphins Stay in a luxury lodge on the waters edge Walk or bike the Queen Charlotte Track 70 km long, 1-4 day walk Experience the Walk, mountain bike, kayak or a combination Queen Charlotte Track Range of accommodation along track, luggage transfer available NEW - Application in progress for Great Walk Status NEW Linkwater Pathway NEW sections now open! Will link Anakiwa to Picton Experiences in the Marlborough Sounds Beachcomber Cruises - Mailboat cruise, Paua Pearl Farm cruise and Queen Charlotte Track day trips Marlborough Tour Company - Greenshell Mussel Cruise and Seafood Odyssea Cruise Sounds Connection – Fishing charters Wilderness Guides – guided walking, biking or kayaking trips Marlborough Tour Company’s Jing Cai Seafood Cruise Especially developed for Chinese clients Operates 3 mornings per week from Picton into Queen Charlotte Sound Offers full Chinese (Mandarin) commentary, a fabulous scenic cruise and the trio of stunning Marlborough Sounds Seafoods (Greenshell Mussels, Cloudy Bay Clams and Regal Salmon) Lochmara Lodge Wildlife Recovery & Arts Centre New Underwater Observatory Discover the life below the surface in the clear waters of the Marlborough Sounds, enjoy close encounters with stingrays Learn about the unique sea life above and below and marine conservation Beachcomber New vessel – MV Matua Cruises Has joined the existing fleet Licensed to carry 100 pax, with seating inside and outside Now used for the Mail Boat Cruise – which is celebrating 125 years of servicing the Marlborough Sounds Coast to Coast Helicopters Based at the Elevation Lodge in Picton Marlborough Sounds, Vineyard sightseeing flights and transfers Personalised tours available Packages with Marlborough operators being developed Luxury Experiences in Marlborough Take a scenic helicopter flight with Tasman Helicopters or Coast to Coast Luxury launch MV Tarquin available for private charters and overnight cruising with Marlborough Tour Company Sail Away on board a 54 foot Beneteau Oceanis Sailing Yacht in the Marlborough Sounds with Cloudy Bay Wines Stay at a Luxury Lodge, at the water’s edge or amongst the vines Private luxury wine tours with Escape to Marlborough, Marlborough Tour Company and Explore Marlborough Accommodation Bay of Many Coves Resort Picton Yacht Club Hotel Marlborough Sounds Lochmara Lodge Mahana Lodge and Picton Punga Cove Elevation Lodge Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre Immersive museum showcasing Sir Peter Jackson’s private collection of aircraft and artifacts The story of aviation and the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets created by WingNut Films and Weta Workshop NEW WWII Dangerous Skies exhibition Guided tours and vintage bi-plane flights One of the most acclaimed aviation museums in the world Received royal visit from the Duke & NEIGHBOUR Duchess of Cambridge Coastal Pacific Railway, Picton to Christchurch Brilliant Cruise Destination Picton is an established and popular port of call for major cruise lines Port able to accommodate large vessels including the Ovation of the Seas (RCCL) 41 cruise ships visiting Picton during the 2017-2018 cruise season Wide range of excursions available for cruise ship passengers to explore Marlborough Second weekend in February every year (09 February Marlborough 2019) Wine and Food Festival Marlborough’s annual wine and food festival Sample a unique selection of world-class wines and marlboroughwinefestival.co.nz delicious local cuisine all in the heart of one of Marlborough’s oldest and most picturesque vineyard, Brancott Estate Wholesale tickets available Omaka Classic Easter weekend every second year – 2019, 2021 Fighters (alternates with Warbirds Over Wanaka) classicfighters.co.nz One of the world’s best and most innovative air shows Wholesale rates and corporate/group marquees available Nelmac First week of November every year Garden New Zealand’s premier garden festival Marlborough Full and half day tours around Marlborough gardenmarlborough.co.nz Guest speakers for workshop programme Garden fete with over 200 stalls on Sunday Wholesale rates available Top Marlborough experiences MarlboroughNZ.com Getting here information trade page Suggested itineraries Trade resources Contact us Trade Development Manager Daniel Winner Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 579 2307 Mobile: 027 223 0459 General Manager Jacqui Lloyd Email: [email protected] Phone: 03 579 2375 Mobile: 027 566 8794 MAP.