Made famous by its Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s, Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-growing region, with over 4000 hectares of vineyards. Those with a taste for the finer things in life will find plenty to savour in the many world-class wine cellars, cafes and restaurants. With an average of 2400 hours of annual sunshine, the Marlborough climate is the perfect setting in which to explore the local wildlife and scenery, and highlight activities include swimming with the dolphins, trekking, whale watching, kayaking and boat tours.