Blenheim New Zealand: The Sunnier side of New Zealand

Welcome to Blenheim dubbed the sunniest town in New Zealand. Blenheim regularly averages over 2,438 hours of sunshine every year. The long-term rainfall average is 649mm per annum, but it is not uncommon for Blenheim to have at least 284 days of the year with less than 1mm of rain.

With just over 25,000 citizens,Blenheim New Zealand was claimed, piece by piece, from the Wairau river. The resulting street layout is full of spirit and character that shines with quirky lanes and sunny gathering places.

Brayshow Historic Park preserves the province's pioneering history. Relocated colonial buildings in a recreated turn-of-the-century street keep company with a modern building housing archives and a museum. The vintage farm machinery museum, where faithfully restored tractors and other machinery are displayed, is world renowned.

Blenheim is also famous for its Marlborough Wine Festival held every February. Wine makers from all over the region vie for the prestige of the title of best pressed vintage.

Make sure you check out the lodging options available and maket it a full day in one of the worlds most loved cities.