Arts and Crafts
Scenic Marlborough inspires talented painters, sculptors, weavers and potters. The Art and Craft Trail guides you to studios in town, country and – by boat cruise - the Sounds. View or buy works by local and leading national artists at public, private and winery galleries, soak up a summer vineyard concert, take in a local or touring theatre performance or browse for antiques.
The Millennium Art Gallery
The Millennium Public Art Gallery features curated exhibitions of national and regional artists, including major touring shows; the gallery shop offers fine pieces of local art and craft, specialty magazines and cards.
Marlborough Heritage
Marlborough is rich in Maori legend and colonial history. Early Maori occupants had many histories and legends connected with the high peaks and the formation of unusual landforms and the waterways of the Sounds. Colonial settlement saw European agricultural methods replace traditional Maori farming. Sites of historic conflicts are marked by memorials.
Each town museum offers fascinating insights – a recreation of early Blenheim at Brayshaw Park, relics of Picton’s whaling heyday, treasures of Renwick’s early farming days.
Follow the self-drive ‘Treasured Pathway’ and 'Heritage Trail' to discover Marlborough history yourself
Arts, Heritage and Culture - Listings
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| Lochmara Lodge | ||
| The Lochmara Lodge Art Centre is a facility where artists can create showcase NZ art in a variety of mediums. Public can visit our galleries, scuplture trail, or book for a residential workshop. |
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Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound |
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| Molesworth Tour Company | ||
| Experience a unique tour to New Zealand's largest and most historic cattle station, 180,000 hectares. Enjoy a farming focused tour with your expert guide and enjoy great country hospitality |
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Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau, Awatere & Pacific Coast |
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| Forrest Estate Winery | ||
| Forrest Estate Winery displays marble, limestone and andesite sculptures by Timothy Mark. | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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| Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre | ||
| One of the world's largest private collections of WW1 aircraft and artefacts brought to life by the masters of cinematic spectacle! A multi-sensory experience to entertain all ages. | Blenheim, Renwick, Wairau | |
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| Steadfast Traditional Sail | ||
| Built on the lines of a 1913 French pilot cutter, Steadfast is a labour of love, 20,000 hours having gone into her creation. Cruise in style on this magnificent sailing vessel from yesteryear. | Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound, Havelock, Pelorus, Kenepuru | |
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