Transport

Airport: Marlborough has direct flights to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. There are four airline operators serving Marlborough. Blenheim airport is located at Woodbourne, 5km west of Blenheim, and is serviced by three airlines.
Air New Zealand up to 10 daily flights Blenheim/Wellington, 3 flights Blenheim/Auckland and 3 flights Blenheim/Christchurch. More information and bookings - www.airnewzealand.co.nz  Phone: 0800 737 000
air2there - daily flights Blenheim/Wellington and Blenheim/Paraparaumu. More information and bookings - www.air2there.com Phone: 0800 777 000
Picton airport is located at Koromiko, 5km south of Picton, and is serviced by one airline.
Sounds Air - up to seven daily flights Picton/Wellington
More information and bookings - www.soundsair.co.nz  Phone: 0800 505 005

Roads: Marlborough and Nelson are well served by state highway and local authority roads. The forestry industry has also established a very extensive forest roading infrastructure.

Buses: Marlborough is well served by coach services from Christchurch and Nelson. Intercity – two daily return services Picton/Blenheim/Christchurch, one daily return service Picton/Blenheim/Nelson. More information and bookings - www.intercitycoach.co.nz
Atomic Shuttles – Two daily return services Picton/Blenheim/Christchurch, one daily return service Picton/Blenheim/Nelson/Greymouth/Fox Glacier. More information and bookings - www.atomictravel.co.nz
'K' Bus - up to four daily return services Picton/Blenheim/Nelson/Abel Tasman National Park, one daily return service Nelson/Picton/Blenheim/Kaikoura/Christchurch. More information and bookings - www.kahurangi.co.nz

Ferries: There are two ferry operators who transport passengers and vehicles across Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton.
The Interislander - up to five sailings in each direction daily. More information and bookings - www.interislander.co.nz . Phone: 0800 802 802
Bluebridge - up to four sailings in each direction daily. More information and bookings - www.bluebridge.co.nz Phone: 0800 844 844
For transport around the Marlborough Sounds there are a number of water taxis and charter vessels available

Train: TranzCoastal: There is one service daily in each direction from Picton to Blenheim and Christchurch, connecting with ferry sailings to/from Wellington.  The TranzCoastal takes you to Christchurch, the Garden City, from the delightful port of Picton via the stunning Kaikoura Coast. You'll enjoy the panoramic views, reclining seating and fully licensed buffet car.
For information and bookings call 0800 872 467 or visit the website: www.tranzscenic.co.nz

Cycling: Blenheim's is quite flat around the wine region and this makes exploring by bike ideal.

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