Picton Marlborough Country

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Wine Country 

Marlborough Region

The picturesque seaside town of Picton is the South Island base for the ferry service that links the main islands of New Zealand and the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. This was Majestic Princess maiden stop in Picton, gateway to the famous wine-growing region of Marlborough.

We exchanged our Dunedin shore excursions for a half-day tour through the picturesque wine country with stops at a chocolate factory and an artisan village.

Makana Confections

Makana Confections Chocolate Factory in Blenheim, New Zealand is set up like a winery / cellar door where you can watch how they make their chocolates, taste a few samples and, of course, shop for delicious chocolates and other confectionery treats. They weren't inexpensive, but they were worth every penny. Watch this video to get an idea of what your visit would be like.

Marlborough Wine Country  The next stop on our excursion was Marlborough's Artisan Hub.  Here we had time to explore the shops and have something to eat if desired.  We were in the midst of wine country with vineyards all around us.   Following that stop we headed back to the ship with our driver pointing out sights along the way and in town.   There was a local market and some shops near the pier which we visited before calling it a day.

Additional photos can be found on our Australia & New Zealand Shutterfly page

Makana Confections Marlborough Artisan Hub Picton Wine Country
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