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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Blenheim.
Blenheim SuburbsYelvertonSuburb Guide to Spring Streams and Western StreetsDiscover Yelverton, a western Blenheim suburb where spring-fed streams run beside quiet streets and the highway toward the vineyards.Blenheim SuburbsTaylor PassSuburb Guide to the Valley and Taylor DamHead south of Blenheim along Taylor Pass Road, where a quiet valley, flood-control lake and dry hills sit beyond the town edge.Blenheim SuburbsWoodbourneSuburb Guide to Airport and Air Force LifeExplore Woodbourne, the rural settlement on State Highway 6 where Marlborough's airport and air force training base share the Wairau plain.Blenheim SuburbsIslingtonSuburb Guide to Riverside Streets Near TownExplore Islington, a quiet northeast Blenheim suburb where river edges and an easy walk into town shape everyday life.Blenheim SuburbsRiversdaleSuburb Guide to Ōpaoa River LivingExplore Riversdale, where the Ōpaoa River edges a quiet Blenheim suburb and a wine campus sits minutes from the town centre.Marlborough Towns and Rural AreasSeddonTown Guide to Awatere Valley LifeDiscover Seddon, a quiet highway town south of Blenheim, where Awatere vineyards and a landmark rail bridge shape daily life.Blenheim SuburbsWither HillsSuburb Guide to the Hills Behind TownHead up the golden hills that close southern Blenheim, where a working farm park and open ridges look back over town.Coastal and Surfcasting SpotsWairau Diversion FishingKahawai and Salmon at the Mouth, BlenheimThe Wairau Diversion is the straight flood channel that carries much of the Wairau River from Tuamarina to Cloudy Bay, with a council reserve along its lower reach off Thomas Road and Neal Road. Its mouth is one of Marlborough’s best-known surfcasting spots. Kahawai come in to feed at the mouth and are mostly caught …Local AdviceDesigning a New Home in BlenheimWhat to Sort Before You Draw a PlanPlanning a new build in Blenheim? What to sort before design starts, from site orientation and wind zones to consent, budget and choosing the right designer.Countryside and Nature EscapesRai Falls MarlboroughQuick Roadside Waterfall Stop Near BlenheimGet ready to discover Rai Falls, a stunning waterfall that promises breathtaking views and a glimpse into local Māori culture—what else awaits you nearby?Countryside and Nature EscapesPine Valley WaterfallShort DOC Walk in Mount Richmond Forest ParkDiscover the enchanting Pine Valley Waterfall near Blenheim, where lush landscapes and serene streams await—will you uncover its hidden treasures?Estuaries, River Mouths and WhitebaitingWairau River Mouth FishingKahawai, Sea-Run Trout and SalmonDiscover the ultimate fishing tips for kahawai and salmon at Wairau River Mouth, where the secret to a successful catch awaits.