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WELCOME TO BLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND








ABOUT BLENHEIM

Blenheim is situated in the Marlborough region of New Zealand on the north east
corner of the South Island, due west of Wellington city. Blenheim's attractions
include its wine industry, the Marlborough Sounds, gourmet foods and adventure
activities.

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For centuries Blenheim New Zealand has offered safe harbour to travellers
sailing to the spectacular South Island: first the Maori traders and war
parties; then explorers like Captain James Cook and Dumont d’Urville; and now,
to visitors seeking a retreat from city pressures, as they discover the unspoilt
haven and foodie heaven that is Marlborough today.


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BLENHEIM ATTRACTIONS

Blenheim is a town in Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New
Zealand. It has a population of 29,700 (June 2008 estimate). The area which
surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry. It
enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates, with hot, relatively dry summers
and crisp winters.

The Marlborough region in which Blenheim is situated has a wide range of leisure
activities, from swimming with dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds to watching
whales in Kaikoura; from walks through the bush and along the rugged coastline,
as well as scenic boat cruising, fishing, water-skiing and kayaking. The relaxed
lifestyle and the flourishing wine and gourmet food industry in Marlborough are
enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

The annual Wine Marlborough festival (second Saturday in February each year) is
held in Blenheim. It is a show-case for the region's bounty and draws people
from all over the world to taste Marlborough's wines.


BLENHEIM LOCAL INFORMATION

Blenheim is named after the Battle of Blenheim (1704), where troops led by John
Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough defeated a combined French and Bavarian
force.

The commercial hub of Marlborough (population 42,300) is Blenheim (population
28,200). Originally a provincial service town to the farming community, it is
increasingly geared towards urban lifestyle, visitor needs and the dominant wine
industry, a meld of modern sophistication and relaxed ambience. North is Picton
(population 3,700), seaport gateway to the stunning Marlborough Sounds.

Blenheim is the focal point for the Marlborough wine growing region. A number of
wineries are located on the towns edges, with many more just a short drive away.

Synonymous internationally for its distinctive, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. It
is New Zealand’s largest winemaking region with around 65 wineries and 290 grape
growers and over 4000 hectares planted in grapes, mainly Sauvignon Blanc,
Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

 





 




 

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