Villa Maria Regions
01. Auckland
02. Gisborne
03. Hawkes Bay
04. Marlborough

41.8833° S
173.6667° E

12,480KM²

Marlborough is located in the northeast of the South Island.

45,700

Blenheim is the region's capital. It also has the largest population of the area.

2435 HRS

Marlborough is New Zealand's sunniest region with 2435 hours of sunshine.

655 MM

The region's average annual rainfall is 655 mm.

-8 - 36°C

The highest recorded temperature in Blenheim is 36 C, the lowest −8 C.

Climate

Because much of the Marlborough region is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is New Zealand's sunniest region.

Grape Varietals

International demand for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has allowed the region’s wine industry to blossom. In recent years, Marlborough has seen newer varietals from this region flourish, particularly Pinot Noir.