Blenheim is served by a wide range of print publications. The major every day newspaper serving the world is The Marlborough Express printed by Fairfax NZ, with its headquarters in Blenheim. Other primary schools are in the surrounding localities of Renwick, Fairhall, Grovetown, Rapaura and Riverlands. Summers are typically heat and dry while winters are normally cool and frosty with clear sunny days that observe. Snowfall is uncommon as it is sheltered from cold southerly weather by the mountain ranges to the south. This area is also famend for being a mountain biker’s paradise.
- Located in Blenheim, 1.7 mi from Villa Maria Marlborough Winery, Hotel D’urville Blenheim supplies accommodations with a restaurant, free non-public parking, a bar and a garden.
- The boundary between the Pacific plate and the Indo-Australian plate passes simply north of Blenheim.
- Archaeological proof dates Polynesian human stays uncovered at Wairau Bar to the 13th century.
Blenheim is the focal point for the Marlborough wine rising area. A variety of wineries are situated on the towns edges, with many extra just a quick drive away. The relaxed way of life and the flourishing wine and gourmand meals trade in Marlborough are enjoyed by each locals and guests alike.
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
It was named for the European Battle of Blenheim , by which the John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough, defeated the French. Blenheim, city, northeastern South Island, New Zealand. It is located on the Wairau Plain at the confluence of the Omaka and Opawa rivers. Walk or bike this splendidly scenic 70km observe, which runs between Ship Cove and Anakiwa. Along the best way you will go to historic bays and climb by way of native forest to large views of the Marlborough Sounds.
InterCity buses travel Picton-Christchurch return or Picton-Nelson return, passing through Blenheim. The bus will drop you off in the railway station, which is also the information centre. The centre of town is south-west from the railway station. If you want to walk into town from the station, cross State Highway 1 at the southern end of the carpark.
Our Area
The park also supplies entry to Wither Hills Farm Park . The meals menu is simple and chic and the tempura oysters are sublime. The cellar door is in an imposing, but spectacular building offering great views throughout the valley. The park has many elements, with rose garden , vegetable garden and countless garden beds with nice colorful planting’s. Inland from Havelock is Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, a magical place for a picnic and bush walk.