If you are looking to experience what Marlborough has to offer then Nutmeg Creek can be a useful hub for both the active and passive visitor.
A really quiet place, peaceful sanctuary, to return to at the end of the days activities.
Fishing
Fish is never better than when you have caught it yourself and is cooked fresh.
There are many opportunities for the fisherman/woman in Marlborough.
For the saltwater fisherman nearby Havelock - the greenshell mussel capital of the world - it is possible to join a fishing charter for the day or longer, where you may catch Blue Cod, Snapper, Groper and even Kingfish.
Another option is a trip on the Mail Boat which services the people living in the Pelorus Sound or you can hire Sea Kayaks.
The Pelorus River, Wairau River and Nelson Lakes offer the trout fisherman Rainbow and Brown Trout in a variety of waters.
A fishing licence is required.
Wine Tours
There are over fifty wineries in Marlborough, many of them within 45 minutes drive of Nutmeg Creek with restaurants and cellar door sales.
Grapes for miles at Matua Wines Northbank vineyard |
There are a number of operators who drive/guide parties around these wineries for tastings etc. or you can hire a bicycle and pedal around them.
The guided wine tours are a good idea as our drink driving laws in NZ are pretty tough.
Orchards
There are many fruit orchards in the area around Renwick and Blenheim where you can pick your own fruit in season and includes the likes of, Cherries, Strawberries, Apricots and Nectarines.
Golf
Marlborough has seven scenic golf courses, ranging from rural 9-holers to links-type courses.
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Hiking / Mountain Biking / Sea kayaking
A host of opportunities including the historic Wakamarina Track, Nydia Bay Track, and of course the Queen Charlotte Track.
Biking the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Track
There are many other short walks on the Northbank including the walks into Lake Chalice, Pine Valley, Top Valley etc.
Take a look at the Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company.
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Kayaking at Ngakuta Point |
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For further information on any of these walks contact:
Department of Conservation
South Marlborough Area Office
PO Box 51, Gee Street, Renwick
Ph 03 572 9100
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Back country tours
Molesworth Tour Co offers a range of safaris through the historic Molesworth and Rainbow Stations.
Molesworth is New Zealand's largest cattle station taking in some 500,000 acres of spectacular high country and running around 10,000 cattle. |
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Morning tea at Lake Tennyson.
Ski and snow boarding
Rainbow Ski Field is 1.5 hours drive from Nutmeg Creek.
The wide, uncrowded slopes and well groomed trails provide superb terrain for beginner and intermediates while advanced skiers can challenge themselves in the high powder runs and chutes. Boarders love the varied terrain, jumps, bumps and drops.
Wild Boar Hunting
For the hunter/gatherer types looking for a real buzz there are local guides who hunt wild boar with dogs.
This is not an activity for the squeamish and requires a good level of fitness as some of the country covered can be rough.
Events
There is no lack of culture in Marlborough, there are a host of events both big and small happening in Marlborough throughout the year.
A detailed calendar of events can be found at www.marlborough4fun.co.nz.
Major annual events are listed below.
- Hunter's Garden Marlborough
- Brightstone Blues, Brews & BBQ’s
- Wine Marlborough Festival
- Awatere High Country Festival
- Havelock Mussel Festival
- Grape Ride
- Classic Fighters Air Show
