The town in the
Marlborough district in the far north of the South Island is home to 30,000 and is surrounded by vineyards.
Blenheim enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates with warm to hot summers and crisp and humid winter months. The Marlborough region offers a great range of leisure activities; from visits to vineyards and fantastic restaurants to swimming with dolphins in the
Marlborough Sounds; from bush and coastal walks along rugged coastlines to scenic boat cruises, deep-sea fishing, waterskiing and sea kayaking – the choice is yours! A relaxed lifestyle is enjoyed by both, locals and visitors alike.
Blenheim is named after the Battle of
Blenheim in 1704, where English troops led by the 1st Duke of Marlborough defeated a combined
French / Bavarian force.