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Marlborough Region
Marlborough District is the north eastern most region of the South Island, New Zealand, recognised for its wine, aquaculture, and scenic attraction of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Goulter River
The Goulter River is one of the tributaries of the Wairau River, draining Lake Chalice in Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Tōtaranui / Queen Charlotte Sound
Tōtaranui / Queen Charlotte Sound is a drowned valley that forms the western most sound in the Marlborough Sounds.
Answers to some common questions about Marlborough
How well do you know Marlborough? Check out these key questions and answers about the region.
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Marlborough Blog
Blog and commentary on topics including politics, travel, economy, relating to Marlborough, New Zealand
Architecture
Although sparsely populated, Marlborough has a variety of interesting architecture including churches, bridges, wineries and historic homesteads.
Business & Economy
The Marlborough economy has a primary industry focus, although land use has changed over the years, with viticulture currently drawing international attention to the region.
Geography
Marlborough is a diverse region geographically with a variety of natural and man-made features that distinguish the region both nationally and internationally.
Natural History
Marlborough is home to a variety of rare and endangered plant and animal species, as well as a lot of more common ones that are also of interest.
People
Biographies of Marlborough residents who have had an influence on local, national and international affairs.
Recreation
Marlborough offers a wide range of recreational activities.
Culture
Although only having a small population Marlborough has developed a strong cultural identity around cuisine, visual arts, crafts, and performing arts.
History
Marlborough has a rich history dating back to some of the first human arrivals in New Zealand to early European exploration and colonisation and much later the rise of the wine industry