Blenheim & Picton isite Visitor Information Centres

15/09/2026

✨ Taste the world at the brand-new Marlborough Multicultural Night Market! 🌏✨

Next Friday, Blenheim's historic Beavertown comes alive to celebrate the diverse cultures, flavours, and traditions of our region. Bring the family, support local community groups, and experience an unforgettable evening!


📅 Friday, 25 September 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Beavertown, Brayshaw Heritage Park (26 Arthur Baker Place)
🎟️ FREE Entry!

What’s on:
🍲 Global Street Food: Authentic South Asian, Latin American, East African, Pacific, and Middle Eastern dishes.
🎶 Live Culture: Traditional music, dance, and storytelling performances all evening.
🎨 Market & Kids Zone: Unique handmade crafts and dedicated children's activities.
🌱 Zero-Waste Event: Help us keep it green! Please bring your own reusable plates, cups, and utensils (washing stations provided on-site by EnviroHub).

Brought to you by the Marlborough Multicultural Centre and Marlborough Museum.

13/09/2026

🌸 Plan your spring adventures! 🌸
There’s so much happening this spring! Pick up a Spring Event Guide from the isite and start planning your holidays, weekends and days out. 🗓️✨

Discover what’s happening, make a plan, and get out there to enjoy everything spring has to offer! 🌿☀️

09/09/2026

🚆 The Coastal Pacific is back! 🌊

Journey between Christchurch and Picton on one of New Zealand’s most spectacular rail experiences.

The Coastal Pacific winds its way along dramatic coastlines, through the stunning Kaikōura Coast, past Marlborough’s vineyard-filled valleys and across the rolling Canterbury Plains, offering breathtaking views from start to finish. 🌿🍇

Travel in either direction and explore Picton, Blenheim, Kaikōura and Christchurch along the way.

🎟️ Book your tickets and start planning your journey!
Travelling before your train? We also offer bag storage at the Picton and Blenheim isite, so you can explore hands-free before you board. 🧳✨

05/09/2026

🌿 Start your NZ adventure with a travel passport! 🇳🇿

Your NZ Travel Passport is now available at Marlborough isite — one of the official stockists of this exciting Kiwi travel experience.

One passport.
37 destinations.
A lifetime of memories. ✨

Collect official stamps, add destination stickers, and create your very own record of the places you discover along the way.

📍 Pick up your NZ Travel Passport at Marlborough isite and start collecting your memories today!

03/09/2026

🌸🌿 HELLO, SPRING! 🌿🌸

Longer days, warmer weather and plenty of reasons to get out and explore Marlborough! ☀️
Not sure what to do this spring? We’ve got you! 💚

✨ Explore the vineyards
🚲 Hit the trails
🌊 Discover the Marlborough Sounds
🥂 Taste your way through the region
🌿 Find a new favourite spot
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Discover things to do for the whole whānau

Need a little inspiration? Come and chat to the friendly team at Marlborough isite! 📍
We’re here to help you find the perfect things to see, do and experience in Marlborough this spring. 🌸
Pop in, say hi and let’s make your Marlborough adventure happen! 💚

28/08/2026

🌿🎶 Garden Marlborough is calling! 🎶🌿

Celebrate the beauty, creativity and spectacular sights of Garden Marlborough, New Zealand’s premier garden festival, held each November over four unforgettable days.🍷☀️
Discover spectacular private gardens, inspiring garden tours, workshops, talks, local food and wine, and the much-loved STIHL Shop Garden Fête. 🌿✨

📍 Marlborough
📅 5–8 November 2026

For more information visit
www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz

📅 Don’t miss Garden Marlborough — gather your friends, book your stay and start planning your trip!

25/08/2026

🌌 Stargazing in Marlborough

Escape the city lights and experience the magic of the Southern skies at Omaka Observatory. Located in the beautiful Omaka Valley, this one-of-a-kind eco-friendly observatory offers guided stargazing tours, powerful telescopes, immersive Virtual Reality space experiences, and even the chance to capture your own astrophotography.


✨ Whether you're spotting Saturn's rings, exploring distant galaxies, or taking a virtual trip to Mars, it's an experience you'll never forget.

Book your adventure and discover why the night sky is one of Marlborough's greatest treasures.

15/07/2026

04/07/2026

✨ Celebrate Matariki at the Vines Village Night Market! ✨
📅 11 July

Join the third annual Vines Village Matariki Night Market, with this year's special theme: Matariki Around the World. Discover the stories and traditions of the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster from cultures across the globe through live storytelling with actress Amanda Tollemache (3–5pm), inspired by the book A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Rangi Matamua and Miriama Kamo.

🌟 Wander through illuminated gardens
🍴 Enjoy delicious local food and drinks
🎨 Shop handcrafted artisan stalls
🎶 Live music by Double Shot
🔭 Stargazing with the Omaka Observatory team
🎭 Family-friendly activities throughout the evening
🧖 Relax in the Nordic Sauna (bookings required)
📍 Vines Village, Blenheim
✨ Free entry

🚌 Free shuttle available! Book your complimentary shuttle here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/exploremarlborough/items/635774/calendar/2026/06/?flow=483694&full-items=yes

Bring your friends and whānau and celebrate Matariki with an evening of culture, community, music, food, and stars. 🌌

02/07/2026

❄️ Looking for things to do these school holidays? There’s plenty happening across Marlborough!

Check out the Winter Event Guide, available online at https://bit.ly/4dW4hkq or pick up a copy from the Marlborough isites, Marlborough District Council offices, or Marlborough District Libraries.
For even more events and activities, visit the Destination Marlborough What's On page: https://marlboroughnz.com/whatson/