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Marlborough Regional Experience Small Group
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Blessed with year-round sunshine and the biggest concentration of wineries
in New Zealand, the beautiful Marlborough region offers not only fantastic
scenery, including the Marlborough Sounds and Queen Charlotte Track, but also
breathtaking views. Gourmet experiences abound -taste olive oils, chocolates,
Greenshell™ mussels and other fresh seafood, all accompanied with
internationally famous Marlborough sauvignon blanc wines. Cruise through Queen
Charlotte Sound and walk along the Queen Charlotte Track. This 4 day break is
an experience for the senses.
Marlborough Regional Experience Small Group Touring
• Marlborough • Pelorus Sound • Queen Charlotte Sound
Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound Taste Greenshell™ mussels while
sipping Marlborough sauvignon blanc Accommodation Stunning locations Tour Code
NSM4 Tour Duration 4 Group Size 16 Style Small Group 4WD / Walks / Regional
Experiences Finest Dining Includes 6 Meals Outstanding Places to Stay Two Night
Stay in Queen Charlotte Sound
Itinerary
Day 1. Wellington, Marlborough Sounds. Take the Interislander Ferry from
Wellington across Cook Strait and through the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds to
the South Island of New Zealand. On the way, make sure to appreciate the
beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds as you travel its deep channels past
secluded bays, including Queen Charlotte Sound. Two Night Stay: Queen Charlotte
Sound, Bay of Many Coves Resort, an exclusive resort with stunning views over
the sound. Dx1
Day 2. Guided Walk, Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise. Begin the day with a
cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove, a scenic and historic
reserve and the start of the famous Queen Charlotte Track -New Zealand’s
finest and most diverse coastal track, which combines bush-clad shoreline
walking with views from skyline ridges. Your guide will explain the fascinating
marine life of this area and hopefully you will even spot a dolphin or two.
Walk through virgin native forest and discover the native birds and plants on
your way to Endeavour Inlet, all the while taking in the stunning views across
Marlborough Sounds. Bx1 Dx1
Day 3. Greenshell™ Mussel Farm, Blenheim. This morning leave the
calm waters of Queen Charlotte Sound and travel to Havelock for a cruise on
Pelorus Sound. Here, visit a Greenshell™ Mussel Farm to learn about how
these delicacies are grown and harvested. Later, taste steamed mussels with a
perfectly matched glass of chilled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Following this,
transfer to Blenheim, where tonight you’ll spend the evening among the
vineyards of Vintners Retreat Resort. Stay: Blenheim, Vintners Retreat Resort.
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Day 4. Marlborough Wine Tour. Be whisked away for a wine tour of
Marlborough. Sample the wines from world-famous Cloudy Bay Winery, as well as
tasting a selection of wines from other excellent wine producers, followed by a
tasting of locally pressed olive oils and handmade chocolates of Makana. This
afternoon your tour concludes in Blenheim. Bx1
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