Wellington / Marlborough / Nelson

Mt Taranaki
Because of it's shape, Mt Taranaki also know as Mt Egmont, is often compared with Mt Fuji in Japan. A wonderful snow-capped volcano mountain great for tramping and skiing.

Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand's Capital city. It is perched on the edge of a spectacular harbour and extends just 2 kilometres in diameter. 

Hence why the best way to discover Wellington is on foot. Wellington is home to the Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and The Royal New Zealand Ballet. It also enjoys the reputation as New Zealand's arts and entertainment capital. Blend all this art, culture and funkiness together and you have Wellington, the ultimate New Zealand urban destination.

Marlborough
Across the Cook Strait at the top of the South Island is New Zealand's gourmet province, Marlborough. Marlborough is famous for its abundance of fine wines and gourmet foods, with more than 30 wineries competing to produce internationally award winning wines. Newcomers to the region are Alsation an dGerman style fruit brandies and liqueurs. 

The Marlborough Sounds are a maze of deep channels, sheltered waterways and secluded bys offering a wealth of activities from fishing to walking the Queen Charlotte Track. At the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound is the picturesque seaport town of Picton, which is the transit point for ferries between the North and South Island.

Blenheim
With an estimated average of 2438 hours of sunshine every year, Blenheim is dubbed the sunniest town in New Zealand. It is situated in the Marlborough District on the Wairau Plains. The main attractions include the local wine industry, gourmet foods and the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. It's street layout has character and spirit that abounds with quirky lanes and sunny gathering places.

Nelson
The Nelson region is blessed with five distinct areas. The alpine lakes and rivers in and around Nelson Lakes National Park. The beautiful beaches and coast of Golden Bay. The Abel Tasman National Park. The horticulture of Motueka, and the urban centre of Nelson city. It enjoys long summers, mild winter and plentiful sunshine.