Getting to Marlborough
Getting Here
Marlborough is easier to reach than you might think and however you choose to arrive, the journey is part of the experience. A 30 minute flight from Wellington, a scenic ferry crossing to Picton just 20 minutes away, or a drive through some of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes - 1.5 hours from Nelson or four hours from Christchurch.
By plane, ferry, car, train or bike - Marlborough is waiting.
Plan your journey
Image: NZW, Richard Briggs
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Arrive by air and get a birds-eye view of the stunning Marlborough landscape and sea of grapevines, the stunning mountains at the tip of the Southern Alps as well as the Marlborough Sounds. Three airlines fly direct to the region, Air New Zealand, Sounds Air and Origin Air.
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Once you're here, Marlborough is an ideal place to explore by road, with little traffic and lots of scenery. Much of Marlborough’s stunning landscape is accessible by vehicle, with brilliant scenic drives taking you to a range of towns, valleys, hills, mountains and coastlines across the province. If you're visiting from another country, we encourage you to learn more about driving in New Zealand at the New Zealand Transport Agency website.
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Cruise across the Cook Strait and through the Marlborough Sounds - one of the most picturesque ferry journeys in the world. You can travel between Wellington and Picton with Interislander or Bluebridge and the journey takes approximately three and a half hours.
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Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as you travel by bus to Marlborough. This is a great option for those without a car. You can get to Marlborough with InterCity.
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There are some brilliant wine cycle tours available in Marlborough. If you're planning on cycling from Christchurch, check out the alternative cycle route, or via State Highway One here.
The Whale Trail will be an incredible world-class cycling and walking trail, connecting coastal communities between Picton and Kaikōura.
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One of the most picturesque journeys on New Zealand's railways, the Coastal Pacific train travels from Christchurch to Picton or Picton to Christchurch.
Image: MarlboroughNZ, Cloudy Bay
Vineyard Accommodation
Nothing completes a Marlborough wine experience quite like staying among the vines. From quaint cottages and private luxury homes to lodge retreats and campervan spots, vineyard accommodation puts you at the heart of it all — waking up to rows of vines, crisp morning air and the unhurried rhythm of wine country.