Marlborough is known for its dry climate, the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, and Sauvignon blanc wine.
It is a treasure trove of food, wine, arts, culture and scenery just waiting to be explored, and The Marlborough Lodge sits right in the heart of it all. Lots of sun, cool nights, low autumn rains and free draining alluvial soils combine to make Marlborough one of the world’s great wine producing regions. Most wineries can be reached after an easy drive from Blenheim, although the radius of land under cultivation is rapidly spreading. To do the region justice, you should allow at least two days for your visit.
But I think you will not be satisfied in staying just for two day. You can also opt to stay here forever! The people are great, the food is the best and the experience is priceless!
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home of the highest mountains and the longest glaciers. It is alpine in the purest sense - with skyscraping peaks, glaciers and permanent snow fields, all set under a star-studded sky.
If you are from Queenstown, you will take 2 hours to get there. When you arrived there, I swear you will be astonished with the view. I walked the Hooker Valley Track. It's stunning, it took about three hours, and a great thing about it is it's free. Took a scenic flight. Let's be honest, Aoraki Mt Cook National Park is all about the scenery. Went boating on the Tasman Lake
Although it encompasses 23 peaks over 3000 metres high, this park is very accessible. State Highway 80 leads to Aoraki/Mt Cook Village which is situated beside scenic Lake Pukaki and provides a comfortable base for alpine activities. Far from city lights, the stargazing here is magnificent - Aoraki Mount Cook National Park forms the majority of New Zealand's only International Dark Sky Reserve.
Everything is really amazing about the pace!