Activity Category: Marlborough

Sliding, Harling Park, Wither Hills, Blenheim

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This is a great family activity if you go prepared with some old pieces of cardboard (one for everyone that wants a turn is preferable!) Head to the grassy hill to the west of Harling Park armed with your cardboard, trudge to the top of the hill and enjoy a…

Lochmara, Queen Charlotte Sound

You don’t need to be staying at this Ecolodge to enjoy all the activities it has to offer. Just a 15 minute water taxi ride from the wharf in Picton, take a picnic and swimming togs and be prepared to spend the whole day. Free activities once you’ve paid to get…

The Vines Village Cafe & Store, Blenheim

As the name ‘Village’ suggests, there’s a whole lot going on here! The cafe and kids’ activities get the thumbs up – the food is tasty and with the added bonus of things to do, the Vines Village is the type of place that adults might actually be able to relax…

Ohau Point Seal Colony, SH1 Marlborough

***Sadly this particular seal colony isn’t accessible for humans or seals, after the earthquake in the area November 2016. There are still seals along the coast to the north and south of Ohau Point** The best place to see seals is just south of Kaikoura from Point Kean car park. There are…

The Store, Kekerengu, Marlborough

The Store is recommended as a good cafe with lots to keep kids of all ages occupied. The cafe serves breakfast and lunch from a menu (until about 3pm) in addition to cabinet food (available till closing time). Child-sized portions are available for some of the menu items (e.g. nachos…