If you are a food and wine lover, then Blenheim will be a perfect holiday destination for you. Settled in the laps of Marlborough, Blenheim is known as one of the sunniest towns of New Zealand. The city experiences 2438 hours of sunshine annually. Blenheim has over 20 wineries that welcome the tourists in the town to sample the best of their lot. If you are in the region, do visit the city and see the landmarks, some of which are:

Marlborough Museum

Established in the Brayshaw Heritage Park, this museum is just 5 minutes of drive away from the centre of the city. Marlborough Museums has a permanent wine exhibition that displays the history of wine as well as viticulture in the region. All those tourists who desire to know more about wine and its rich heritage should make a point to visit the museum. And after a round of the museum, take a trip around Brayshaw Heritage Park that exhibits an assortment of vintage cars along with machinery and a replica street scene. Even Riverside Railway is based here.

Marlborough Wine Tours

Slow down the fast pace of life to experience the real Marlborough. Hire a bike and take a trip around the region and its wineries. Marlborough is famous around the world for the Sauvignon Blanc as well as the largest wine area of New Zealand. The company ‘Wine Tours by Bike’ arranges a customised tour for tourists, based on their likes and preferences. The premier wine growing region is a pleasant sight to see, thanks to its wineries that are scattered here and there. If you can ride a bicycle, you would enjoy the experience all the more.

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

This heritage centre is a must visit if you happen to be in Blenheim. It displays Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection of WW1 aircraft in the spectacular exhibition ‘Knights of the Sky’. The theatrical treatment of this display is quite interesting and innovative. The visuals have been treated quite well and it is a delight to watch them. Spare some more time to visit Omaka Classic Cars that is just next door. The collection of retro cars here dates from 1950’s to 1980’s and is quite amazing.

Driftwood Eco-Tours

Opt for a guided tour and soak in the nature of this region. View the alpine flowers or a large variety of birds on the Wairau lagoon. If you love kayaking, discover the region where early Polynesian Maori paddled their canoes. The wildlife of this place is quite unique. Kayaks let you get an up close and personal view of all the birds residing in their natural habitat.

Rarangi Beach

All the adventure lovers should head to Rarangi Beach in Cloudy Bay. It is the best spot to view the sunrise and the beautiful ambiance it creates early in the morning. Whites Bay is equally stunning. Make a point to visit Wairau Valley as well as Molesworth Station, which is the biggest farm of New Zealand. Take a thrilling adventure ride by cycling the lovely Marlborough high country. If you love walking, take a trek to Wither Hills Farm Park that is spread across 1100 hectares of the rolling hill country. The huge network of walking trails makes it a lovely sight.