New Zealand's Wine Country Paradise! Capture Stunning Photos with Your Besties in Blenheim!
by APO. Nat 3414
Mar 16, 2025
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Here's your guide to the sweetest Sauvignon Blanc region in New Zealand's South Island!
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ Why Blenheim?โโ
๐ Home to the world's TOP Sauvignon Blanc wines!
๐ฟ A fairytale town covered by 43% vineyards
๐ดโ๏ธ A 20-minute bike ride to fjords and the ocean
๐ A palette of blooming flowers in every season
โจ A romantic planet with air filled with the aroma of wine~
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ Getting Thereโโ
โ๏ธ Main Transportation:
3-hour drive from Christchurch / 40-minute drive from Nelson Airport
๐ Local Transportation:
Car rental recommended (Apex Rentals offers great value)
or e-bike rental (Bike2Wine has beautiful countryside routes)
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ Must-See Photo Spotsโโ
๐ธ๐๐จ.๐ Wairau River Vineyards
๐ The magical interplay of light and shadow as clouds drift through the vines
๐ Recommended Winery: Brancott Estate Heritage Centre (Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows are perfect for photos!)
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A limited-time purple dream from July to January! A white dress is recommended~
๐ธ๐๐จ.๐ Omaka Aerial Sculpture
๐ A giant metal dandelion hidden in the canyon
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A magical installation that glows at sunset!
๐ธ๐๐จ.๐ Taylor River Rose Maze
๐น Victorian-style garden + mirror lake
๐ Recommended look: straw hat + floral dress
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ A Guide to Delicious Treats and Wineโโ
๐ฃ Must-try: Marlborough Sounds salmon sashimi
๐ฆช Must-try: Cloudy Bay's special green-lipped mussel pot
๐ท Must-try: Allan Scott Winery's vineyard afternoon tea
๐ฆ Bonus: Lavender ice cream at the Heritage Hotel!
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ Dreamy Accommodationโโ
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Lavender-themed boutique hotel! Each room has a private hot spring pool
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An 18th-century manor house transformed, featuring antique furniture + vineyard views
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Designer cave-style B&B! The stargazing bathtub is amazing
โโ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ Friendly Tipsโโ
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Best Season: SeptemberโNovember (flower season + grape harvest)
โ๏ธ Must-bring: Sunscreen + hat (the UV rays are intense!)
๐ท Book wine tours 3 days in advance
๐ New drivers in right-hand traffic countries are advised to purchase full insurance
๐ Please observe visiting etiquette when taking photos in the vineyards~
Post by APO. Nat 3414 | Mar 16, 2025












