This document provides contact information for three accommodation options in Picton and describes the town of Blenheim. It lists the addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers for Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments, Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds, and Harbour View Motel. It then summarizes that Blenheim is situated in the heart of Marlborough wine country, has over 2,400 hours of annual sunshine, and features cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, wineries, and character accommodation.

1. ACCOMODATION TOWNS
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Address
126 Esplanade, Kaikoura
Free Phone
0800 000 650
BLENHIEM
Telephone
+64 3 319 7880
Fax
+64 3 319 7881
Mercure Picton Marlborough
Sounds
Address
25 Waikawa Rd, Picton
Free Phone
0800 99 11 88
Telephone
+64 3 573 7002
Fax
+64 3 573 7727
Harbour View Motel Blenheim is situated in the heart of wine-
growing Marlborough. It is one of the
Address sunniest towns in New Zealand, with an
30 Waikawa Rd, Picton estimated average of 2,438 hours of
Free Phone sunshine a year. Mountains frame the area
0800 10 11 33 and trap the summer heat (temperatures
Telephone
over 30°C are quite normal in February and
+64 3 573 6259
Fax March). In and around Blenheim you’ll find a
+64 3 573 6982 pleasing selection of cafes, restaurants, bars,
shops, artisan food outlets and golf courses.
There are more than 20 wineries within
driving distance of the town, and most of
them welcome visitors for sampling sessions
and cellar door sales. Character
accommodation is a Blenheim speciality.
Functional facts: Approx. population 26,500,
i-SITE Visitor Centre, domestic airport.

2. Activities and tours