Things to Do
Marlborough truly is an outdoor paradise offering year-round sunshine and a diverse landscape of land and water. From cruising the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds and swimming with dolphins, to wine tours.
Marlborough truly is an outdoor paradise offering year-round sunshine and a diverse landscape of land and water. From cruising the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds and swimming with dolphins, to wine tours.
Located in a waterfront setting, the quaint township of Picton is well designed so visitors can easily walk around all the great shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. However there is plenty of parking available for cars, motorbikes and campervans.
Picton is truly a remarkable place when it comes to offering a variety of accommodation for visitors! From comfortable and affordable motels for those staying overnight before or after catching the ferry, to upmarket waterfront holiday apartments, functional backpacker lodgings.
The Marlborough region enjoys the best of everything fresh thanks to the bountiful offerings from the waters of the Marlborough Sounds and the lush farmland of the plains. This is where you can choose to sample fresh Sounds oysters with the world's best Sauvignon Blanc.
Marlborough is big and popular enough to have some really big festivals and awesome events, while Picton offers a nice range of bars and also has a lot to entertain anyone looking for an enjoyable and fun holiday.
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Sprawled on the eastern slopes of Lake Taupo, the township is considered a holiday town and as such, one would expect to find the standard souvenir shops and chain stores... but don't be fooled!
Located in the central North Island region, Taupo really is in the middle of the North Island, which makes it the perfect base for your North Island holiday! Taupo is situated at the crossroads of the North Island.
Labelled the 'Events Capital of New Zealand', the Lake Taupo region hosts an array of annual events, featuring some of the biggest in New Zealand, so no matter what time of year you visit.
The world’s trout fishing capital is also rich in Maori culture and well known for its many natural wonders, including the largest fresh water lake in Australasia, the best one day hike in New Zealand, as well as the largest ski area.
Lake Taupo and surrounding areas have gained international recognition for the areas diverse selection of award winning restaurants, cafes, food markets and unique deli's.
The moment you arrive in Taupo, either via coach, plane or vehicle, you will be impressed with the huge selection of holiday and corporate accommodation on offer.