Montana Wines Marlborough New Zealand Special
This week on Postcards the team have crossed the Tasman to New Zealand’s south island and what a majestic corner of the world it is. Join them as they explore Marlborough Country, New Zealand’s fastest growing holiday destination. This place has everything one could ever wish for, rugged scenery, world class wineries and some things that you don’t see everyday. Loz, Glen and Bridget will show you some of the places where even the Kiwi’s love to hang out.
Montana Wines
In 1973 Montana took the first tentative step towards planting a commercial vineyard in what was traditionally a sheep farming district. Many thought them mad but when you consider that in more than thirty countries wine lovers cannot get enough of this stuff then perhaps that hesitant gamble was an inspired choice. The state of the art complex at Montana has got it covered there’s a first class restaurant conference centre wine education centre a retail store and a cellar door but it’s the sea of gold at Montana’s vineyards that’s sure to take your breath away.
Montana Brancott Vineyard
State Highway 1
Blenheim, New Zealand
Phone: + 64 3578 2099
www.montana.co.nz
Swimming with Dolphins
Dolphin Watch Eco tours have been operating in the Marlborough Sands area since 1994. Set up & owned by Marine Biologists, this is a rare opportunity to swim with dolphins in their natural environment. As well as being an unforgettable experience, a portion of your fare goes towards studying & preserving dolphins & whales throughout the Marlborough Sounds. Spending time with these beautiful animals in this environment is a very humbling experience & it’s something that everyone should do at least once in their life.
Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Picton Foreshore
Picton, New Zealand
Phone +64 3 573 8040
www.dolphinwatchmarlborough.co.nz
Sea Kayaking
The Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company have the perfect escape for those of you who’d like to get away from it all, offering guided & unguided sea kayaking packages for any level of experience ranging from 3 hours to 3 days.
The Marlborough Sounds is a beautiful & very unique part of New Zealand and with over 1500 km’s of coastline to explore, these large expansive waterways provide the perfect playground if you’re looking to get out and explore.
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
London Quay
Picton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 573 6078
www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Château Marlborough
Chateau Marlborough has recently undergone refurbishments and as a result this old fashion yet luxurious accommodation has plenty to offer. There is everything here that you’d expect when you hear the word five star; wide screen TV, a sitting area for writing your Postcards, casual bar, sunken spa and many other amenities that are sure to appeal to even the most hardened traveller. The great thing about this place is that you’re perfectly placed here to explore the entire Marlborough region, it’s close to shops, restaurants and everyone here is full of information and fabulous suggestions of what to do next.
Chateau Marlborough
Crn High & Henry Streets
Blenheim, New Zealand
Ph: +64 (0)3 578 0064
www.marlboroughnz.co.nz
BEC Spa Resort
No matter which way you turn serenity is everywhere in the Marlborough region of New Zealand so it’s only natural that the secluded hilltop location of BEC Spa Resort beckons a visit. Set on 31 acres of private ground, it is the perfect place to indulge in massage, Yoga and other relaxation and rejuvenation activities.
Bec Spa Resort
81 Cob Cottage Road
Blenheim, New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 579 4446
www.becspa.com
World of Wearable Arts
Nelson at the top of the South Island is a cosy seaside village that is very popular in the summertime and home to an artistic idea that’s unique to New Zealand. Welcome to the World of Wearable Art. What is wearable art? Well quite simply its art that can be worn. It takes art off the wall and places it on the moving body. And the only limitations are the bounds of your imagination. The Montana World of Wearable Art Awards show is an annual hot ticket item here in New Zealand and has been for 18 years. It sells out before opening and features Wearable Art worn by dancers and performers in a choreographed spectacular. Jump on to the website for more info including how to enter The Montana World of Wearable Art Award Show.
WOW – World Of Wearable Art
Quarantine Rd Annesbrook
Nelson, New Zealand
Phone: + 64 3 548 9299
www.wowcars.co.nz
Aircraft Museum
The Omaka Aircraft Heritage Centre is a tribute to and celebration of World War One aircrafts. The entire collection belongs to Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. It is on permanent loan to the Aviation Heritage Centre and Peter has enthusiastically contributed his skills. This place is truly like stepping into history.
Omaka Aircraft Heritage Centre
79 Aerodrome Road
Blenheim, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 579 1305
www.omaka.org.nz
Queen Charlotte Walk
The Queen Charlotte Track is a 4 to 5 day trek through magnificent virgin forest and outstanding sheltered coast line which has many bowled over by its sheer beauty. There’s only one way to get there and that’s by boat across the gentle gleaming waters of the Marlborough Sounds. The walk with Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company begins at historic Ship Cove and winds its way through ancient native forests and lush valleys. By the time you reach Anakiwa, 71ks later, you will have trekked through some of the most breathtaking scenery you will ever encounter.
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company
London Quay
Picton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 573 6078
www.marlboroughsounds.co.nz
Cougar Line (Marlborough Sounds Water Taxi Service)
London Quay
Picton, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 573 7925
www.cougarlinecruises.co.nz
Salmon – Stoneleigh Wine- Greenshell Mussels (Marlborough Sounds)
At the Ruakaka Bay fishery, New Zealand King Salmon have got around 800,000 of these fine fish in their farm and by harvest time they all weigh around 4kg. If all that early morning fishing makes you thirsty, you must try the unique flavour that has made Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc one of New Zealand’s largest selling wines in Australia. And what goes perfectly with a divine glass of white wine but some Greenshell mussels of course from Havelock! The Marlborough sounds are the perfect place for these delicious mussels to grow.
New Zealand King Salmon
Picton, New Zealand
Phone: + 64 3 520 3022
www.nzkingsalmon.co.nz
New Zealand Greenshell Mussel Cruise
C/O Marlborough Travel Co.
Phone +64 3 577 9997
www.greenshellmusselcruise.co.nz
Stoneleigh Marlborough
Main Road South
Blenheim, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 5708400
www.stoneleigh.co.nz
Caro Vita – Sail Marlborough (Luxury Yacht)
If you want to experience sailing at its most luxurious in the Marlborough Sounds, look no further than the Caro Vita. She is a classically styled 53 foot ocean cruiser providing not just luxury but spirited sailing performance. Sail Marlborough run fully catered cruises on board Caro Vita at your request.
Sail Marlborough limited
P.O. Box 14
Seddon, Marlborough
Ph: +64 3 575 7312
www.sailmarlborough.co.nz
Helipro – Helicopter Charters
Po Box 7004
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Phone: +64 6 357 1348
www.helipro.co.nz
GREAT ESCAPE – Marlborough NZ Accommodation Deal
Here’s a hot deal from our friends at HotelClub so you can visit the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
Normally a night in a deluxe studio room at the Chateau Marlborough will set you back $250, but just Channel Nine’s Postcards New Zealand special, we’ll take an amazing $100 of this rate per room per day!
Included in this offer is overnight studio accommodation in a ‘heavenly bed’, full buffet breakfast in the morning, and of course being in Marlborough….a glass of bubbles on arrival…all for only AUD$150!
Chateau Marlborough
New Zealand
100 Rooms
AUD $150 per night
Conditions apply
Website Only
www.hotelclub.com.au/postcards
Conditions: This accommodation offer does not apply during special event periods. Blackout dates apply. All rates per room per night based on two people.