Marlborough, New Zealand (@marlborough.nz) | Instagram photos and videos

7:10am 09/24/2018 0 61

Sweet dreams, from the Marlborough Sounds. Stay in a seaside resort or camp at one of the bays to enjoy the clear skies and sunsets over the sea. 📷: @elliegrace001 #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo . #getoutdoors #nzphotography #nzadventures #thatviewthough #nzmustdo #explorer #weekendactivities #kayaking #marlboroughsounds

7:45am 09/23/2018 1 129

Head up the Wither Hills Farm Park in the evening to catch the sunset, and look out over the Cook Strait to see the North Island. The farm park has a range of tracks to suit all fitness levels, and a brilliant view over Blenheim/Waiharakeke 📷: @hannasetthagen #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo . . #nzroadtrip #bestnewzealand #thatviewthough #nzmustdo #marlboroughwine #mountainclimb #explorer #weekendactivities #witherhills #sunsetviews

7:45pm 09/21/2018 2 127

The summit of Mount Stokes - overlooking the Marlborough Sounds, it is the highest point with the most spectacular views. A half day hike, and a brilliant way to spend your Saturday 🗻 📷: @had_petitloup #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo . #getoutdoors #nzphotography #nzadventures #nzroadtrip #thatviewthough #nzmustdo #mountainclimb #explorer #weekendactivities #kayaking #marlboroughsounds

2:09am 09/21/2018 3 158

The view from the back of the boat, cruising through the Marlborough Sounds in the afternoon sun - take a seafood cruise, join the mail run or catch a water taxi and walk part of the Queen Charlotte Track then soak in the views on your ride back to the mainland 🌿🍷#MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo #OnlyMarlborough . . #explorer #weekendactivities #seasideviews #relaxandrefresh #getaway #queencharlottesound #marlboroughsounds #newzealandtravel #newzealandfinds #newzealandbeauty #nzadventures #bestnewzealand #wildlife

7:35am 09/19/2018 0 99

Marlborough boasts 35 cellar doors, each with their own something different, like the outdoor fireplaces at @auntfieldestate - pick up a wine map and start discovering Marlborough wine at it's origin 🍇🍷#MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo #OnlyMarlborough 📷: @melissuuhhhhh . #Marlboroughmountains #outdoors #adventures #2018vintage #foodandwine #cuisine #nzmustdo #nzwine #marlboroughwine #winecycle #marlboroughvineyards #sauvignonblanc

8:05am 09/18/2018 4 129

From the shoreline in Camp Bay, in Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound. Just a short walk from @pungacoveresort - along the Queen Charlotte Track. Hop on a water taxi and head out here for the day, tackle a section of the track and stay on the waters edge for the evening. #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #NZMustDo #OnlyMarlborough . . #explorer #weekendactivities #seasideviews #relaxandrefresh #getaway #queencharlottesound #marlboroughsounds #newzealandtravel #newzealandfinds #newzealandbeauty #nzadventures #bestnewzealand #wildlife

7:35am 09/17/2018 0 102

🐬 Legend has it that Pelorus Jack, also known as the taniwha Tuhirangi - guided ships between Wellington, the Marlborough Sounds and Nelson and was usually seen accompanying ships through French Pass/Te Aumiti, the dangerous passage between D’Urville Island/Rangitoto Ki To Tonga and the mainland . . 📷: @f3lixyap #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #TeHoiere #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds

8:25pm 09/14/2018 1 146

The Marlborough Sounds are said to be remnants of the drowned prow of a great Waka, belonging to ancient Māori gods. It is said a fierce storm capsized their vessel and its intricately carved prow shattered, and partially sank to form the waterways and islands we know today as the Marlborough Sounds.... #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #TeHoiere #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds

7:30am 09/14/2018 0 144

Kokomohua Islands at the entrance of Tōtaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound. A protected marine reserve, this is the perfect place to snorkel and discover the ika/marine life . . 📷: @GCH_UAV #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #TeHoiere #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds

7:25am 09/13/2018 0 108

The Wairau Bar in Marlborough's Cloudy Bay/Te Koko-O-Kupe, one of the earliest and suspected largest settlements in Aotearoa. Today you will still find hangi pits, once used for preparing large feasts for the early settlers. . . 📷: @tamzin.nz #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #TeHoiere #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds

7:20am 09/12/2018 1 100

Legend has it that Kupe chased the octopus Te Wheke o Muturangi all the way to Aotearoa, bringing with him a pet King Shag, Te Kawau a Toru. While exploring the area for Kupe, the shag broke its wing and drowned in the swirling waters of Te Aumiti/French Pass - the narrow channel off d'Urville Island/Rangitoto ki te Tonga. . . 📷: @two_clueless_backpackers_ #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #TeHoiere #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds

7:05am 09/11/2018 0 154

Meretoto/Ship Cove - Captain James Cook's favourite New Zealand base during his expeditions, and the site of one of the first interactions between Māori and European. The carved pouwhenua at Meretoto illustrates the legend of Kupe and the giant wheke/octopus. Take a day trip out here and immerse yourself in the history and culture. . . #MarlboroughNZ #BrilliantEveryDay #Mahurumāori #meretoto #Tōtaranui #māorilaunguageweek #māorilegends #aotearoa #marlboroughsounds #KiaOraNZ