🇳🇿 South Island Road Trip Days 8-9: Marlborough & Picton Wine & View

🍷 Why Marlborough? First discovered this region through its world-famous Sauvignon Blanc—now it's time to taste it at the source! 🚗 Nelson → Picton (2.5hr Drive Highlights) 1️⃣ Cloudy Bay Vineyards Drove through endless vineyard landscapes 🍇. Free tastings (bought a bottle of crisp Sauv Blanc—no regrets!). 2️⃣ Picton Waterfront Ferry hub + gateway to Marlborough Sounds adventures (dolphin tours, kayaking, cruises). 🥾 Top Hikes (Choose Your Adventure!) 🌟 The Snout Track 40-min walk from Victoria Domain to jaw-dropping sound views. Pro tip: Continue to the end for pristine coves (extra 50min). ⛔ The Tirohanga Track (Closed this trip—next time!) 🌄 Lazy Scenic Stops (Drive-Up Views!) Picton Scenic Overlook: 5-min stop for port panoramas. Karaka Point: 5-min walk to cliffside lookouts. Shakespeare Bay: Skip if short on time (logging dock views). 🍽️ Food Recs: Bento Sushi (Blenheim): Fresh rolls + cute town square flowers. Toastie Lords: Gourmet toasties for breakfast. 🏡 Stay: Picton Waterfront Apartments Harbor-front balcony with wine-in-hand sunsets. Full kitchen + laundry = road-trip bliss. #MarlboroughWine 🍇 #PictonNZ ⛴️ #NZRoadTrip 🚗 #HikeAndSip 🥾 #TravelInStyle ✨