Blenheim – a great biking town

We are staying in a cabin at the Top 10 Holiday Park on the edge of Blenheim, central, clean and friendly.

This is definitely a great biking town

We have brought our bikes along, but we could have hired them here or several of the bike shops in town.
We quickly discover the trails beside the river which go for miles on both sides, for some of the time alongside a small local railway.
Then there are the paths through the vineyards – you can discover the whole of the Marlborough’s Wairau Plains by bike
If you are more adventurous you can head into the Wither Hills Farm Park for walking and mountain biking.

Blenheim is no sleepy town – it has a great town centre and a spectacular Convention Centre (we are here at the BirdsNZ Conference).

Blenheim Railway Station

The Poppy Thai restaurant
The Blenheim Railway Station is beautifully restored design by our friend’s grandfather George Troup, and now called the Wine Station where you can drink from 80 premium local wines.
Across the road is another notable building which I discover is the I-Site which is where to head for maps and information.
The Vines Village – a hub for artisans and food. There is a wine cellar, cafe, shops, places for the kids to play. Well worth a stop. 193 Rapaura Road Blenheim