How to get Marlborough
Air
Marlborough Airport is the main airport servicing Marlborough with domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with Air NZ. Sounds Air offers flights from Blenheim or Picton to Wellington.
Road
Blenheim is 4 hours from Christchurch and 1 hour, 30 minutes from Nelson. It is a 30-minute drive from Blenheim to Picton. Coaches and shuttles service the area.
Rail
Tranz Rail operates a service from Christchurch to Picton. Ferry Interislander and Bluebridge ferries depart from Picton to Wellington several times daily. Water taxis provide another transport option.
Great Things to Do
1. Picton
The main centre in the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is an excellent base for beginning an exploration of the region. Situated at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, it’s a departure point for inter-island ferries across the Cook Strait to Wellington, as well as boat cruises and kayak adventures.
2. Havelock
The village of Havelock is the gateway to Pelorus and Keneperu Sounds – charter boats and water taxis leave from the marina. It’s famous for its Greenshell Mussels.
3. Anakiwa
This small settlement at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound is popular for swimming and water sports. For most people, it marks the end of the Queen Charlotte Track.
4. Portage
Tiny outpost on Kenepuru Sound. There’s a hotel, and boats and bikes to rent. Portage is accessible by road – take the turnoff at Linkwater on Queen Charlotte Drive.
Air
Marlborough Airport is the main airport servicing Marlborough with domestic flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with Air NZ. Sounds Air offers flights from Blenheim or Picton to Wellington.
Road
Blenheim is 4 hours from Christchurch and 1 hour, 30 minutes from Nelson. It is a 30-minute drive from Blenheim to Picton. Coaches and shuttles service the area.
Rail
Tranz Rail operates a service from Christchurch to Picton. Ferry Interislander and Bluebridge ferries depart from Picton to Wellington several times daily. Water taxis provide another transport option.
Great Things to Do
1. Picton
The main centre in the Marlborough Sounds, Picton is an excellent base for beginning an exploration of the region. Situated at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, it’s a departure point for inter-island ferries across the Cook Strait to Wellington, as well as boat cruises and kayak adventures.
2. Havelock
The village of Havelock is the gateway to Pelorus and Keneperu Sounds – charter boats and water taxis leave from the marina. It’s famous for its Greenshell Mussels.
3. Anakiwa
This small settlement at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound is popular for swimming and water sports. For most people, it marks the end of the Queen Charlotte Track.
4. Portage
Tiny outpost on Kenepuru Sound. There’s a hotel, and boats and bikes to rent. Portage is accessible by road – take the turnoff at Linkwater on Queen Charlotte Drive.
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