Why go
- Town in Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Served by Woodbourne Airport (BHE).
History
Blenheim is the most populous town in the region of Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand. It has an estimated population of 29,800 as of June 2025. The surrounding Marlborough wine region is well known as the centre of the New Zealand wine industry. It enjoys one of New Zealand's sunniest climates, with warm, relatively dry summers and cool, crisp winters.
Where to stay
26 Fell Street, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202, New Zealand · dragonflycottagebnb.co.nz
60 New Renwick Road, Burleigh, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · magnoliahousebedbreakfast.com
81 Cob Cottage Road, Riverlands 7274, New Zealand · mountainviewvillanz.com
43 Blicks Lane, Springlands, Blenheim 7272, New Zealand · walnutblockcottages.co.nz
1A Kinross Street, CBD, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · 14thlane.nz
191 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · mwcbb.co.nz
24 Nelson Street, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · twotreelodge.co.nz
1 Henry Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · booking.com
68 Main Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · blenheimspamotorlodge.co.nz
91 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · lugano.co.nz
174 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · phoenixmotorinn.co.nz
73 Maxwell Road, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · facebook.com
81 Grove Road, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · grovepark.co.nz
161 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · admirals.co.nz
95-117 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · marlboroughnz.co.nz
276 Old Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7272, New Zealand · antria.co.nz
52 Queen Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7240, New Zealand · hoteldurville.com
112 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · theknightsbridge.co.nz
144 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · jacksbackpacker.wixsite.com
20 Nelson Street, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · marlboroughhotel.co.nz
78 Grove Road, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · blenheimbridges.co.nz
29 Budge Street, Riversdale, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · ttka.co.nz
164 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · raymar.co.nz
65 Alfred Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · scenichotelgroup.co.nz
36 Brook Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
Indoor
58A Maxwell Road, Blenheim Central, Marlborough 7201, New Zealand · centrecourtmotel.co.nz
56 Maxwell Road, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · ellenacourt.co.nz
72 Main Street, Townsend, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · astoncourt.co.nz
78 Charles Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · blenheimpalmsmotel.co.nz
138 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · middle-park.co.nz
171 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · 171onhighmotel.co.nz
9 Grove Road, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · waterfrontmotels.co.nz
81 Charles Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · bellavista.co.nz
71 Main Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · montanalodgemotel.co.nz
132 Middle Renwick Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · sundownermotel.co.nz
73 Nelson Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · cherylea.co.nz
193 High Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · 193aorangimanor.co.nz
29 Maxwell Road, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand · bingsmotel.co.nz
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:00, 16:30-21:00+ Features: step-free access · villageindia.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00+
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 28 Scott Street · eatatfranks.co.nz
Burger, Cake, Diner, Fish, French, Greek, International, Restaurant · Burger/Cake restaurant · saintclair.co.nz
Cafe · cafe · 71 High Street, Blenheim, 7201 · waterymouthcafe.co.nz
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Cafe · cafe · omaka.org.nz
Restaurant · restaurant · Rapaura Road · saintclair.co.nz
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Airports
Woodbourne Airport (BHE) 7.1 km to the centre
Blenheim, MBH, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air New Zealand) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 3 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Picton Aerodrome (PCN) 19 km to the centre
Koromiko, MBH, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Omaka Blenheim Airport 3.5 km to the centre
Blenheim, MBH, NZ
Cape Campbell airstrip 36 km to the centre
MBH, NZ
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Woodbourne Airport (BHE); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BHE has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Blenheim, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach