Hotels in Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough, on New Zealand's South Island, has a sunny, temperate climate with warm summers (70-80°F / 21-27°C) ideal for kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds and wine tours in the Wairau Valley, while cool winters (45-55°F / 7-13°C) are perfect for hiking the Queen Charlotte Track without the crowds. It's famous for Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, and you can bike between cellar doors or take a boat to see the green-lipped mussel farms. In summer, try swimming at Ocean Bay; in winter, cozy up with a glass at a winery like Cloudy Bay.