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( www.marlboroughmuseum.org.nz ; 26 Arthur Baker Pl, off New Renwick Rd; adult/child $10/5; 10am-4pm)
Besides a replica township, vintage mechanicals and well-presented historical displays,
there's the Wine Exhibition , for those looking to cap off their vineyard experiences.

WALKING

Wither Hills Farm Park
In a town as flat as a pancake, this hilly 1100-hectare park provides welcome relief, offer-
ing a range of walks and mountain-bike trails with grand views across the Wairau Valley
and out to Cloudy Bay. Pick up a map from the i-SITE or check the information panels at
the many entrances including Redwood St and Taylor Pass Rd.

High Country Horse Treks
( 03-577 9424; www.high-horse.co.nz ; 961 Taylor Pass Rd; 1-3hr treks $50-120) These animal-mad folks
run horse treks for all abilities from their base 11km southwest of town (call for direc-
tions).

HORSE RIDING

Festivals & Events

FOOD & WINE

Marlborough Wine Festival
( www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz ; tickets $55) Held in mid-February at Brancott Vineyard, this is
an extravaganza of local wine, fine food and entertainment. Book accommodation well in
advance.

Sleeping

Blenheim Town

Blenheim's budget beds fill with long-stay guests doing seasonal work; hostels will help
find work and offer weekly rates. Midrange motels can be found on Middle Renwick Rd
west of the town centre, and SH1 towards Christchurch.

Grapevine Backpackers
( 03-578 6062; www.thegrapevine.co.nz ; 29 Park Tce; tent sites $18, dm $25, d $64-68, tr $81; ) Located
inside an old maternity home 10 minutes' walk from the town centre, Grapevine has re-

HOSTEL $