The 6 Best Bodies of Water in Marlborough Region, South Island

January 24, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

The fertile soil and temperate climate of the Wairau River Valley provide the perfect conditions for a wine lover's paradise. Marlborough's thousands of acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries create delectable wines of diverse varietals, from full-bodied Pinot Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. The countryside boasts unsurpassed beauty, with its majestic mountains, verdant vineyards and the labyrinth of waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Restaurants in Marlborough Region

1. Marlborough Sounds

Picton New Zealand +64 3-577 5587 http://www.marlborough.co.nz/sounds.asp
Excellent
88%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 688 reviews

Marlborough Sounds

Reviewed By paulohartson1 - Amersham, United Kingdom

Take the scenic route from Nelson and you'll find laybys at the side of the road that give you stunning views down the sounds

2. Queen Charlotte Sound

Queen Charlotte Walk, Picton New Zealand +64 3-573 6175 http://www.beachcombercruises.co.nz
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 335 reviews

Queen Charlotte Sound

Reviewed By Resort829690 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Great tramp Beautiful scenery Comfortable lodges Carry only a day pack Organised by Adventure Tours Picton Track can easily done independently-no guide required Lodges along route comfortable with restaurants providing great food

3. Picton Sound

Picton New Zealand +64 3-573 8994
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 282 reviews

Picton Sound

Reviewed By Sandy817 - Phoenix, United States

It was beautiful coming into Picton on the Celebrity Solstice and we were glad we got up to see the ship dock here. It is a lovely small town & there was an outdoor market the day we were there.

4. Taylor Dam

Taylor Pass Road, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/Recreation/Parks-and-Reserves/Reserves/Blenheim/Taylor-Dam.aspx
Excellent
35%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Taylor Dam

5. Lake Grassmere

Seddon New Zealand
Excellent
23%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
0%
Terrible
15%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Lake Grassmere

6. Argyle Pond

Moore Avenue, Blenheim 7271 New Zealand
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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0%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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