'''Renwick''' is a small town in Marlborough. It is in the heart of the Wairau Valley wine growing district and could be an alternative to Blenheim as a base from which to explore the region. The small town's motto is "The heart of the wine country" and this is evident by the surrounding land being nearly entirely vineyards.
Get in
By Car
Renwick is at the intersection between State Highway 6 and 63. Blenheim is 10 minutes east on State Highway 6, passing Blenheim Airport at Woodbourne. Havelock is 20 minutes north again on State Highway 6. Traveling to the West Coast on State Highway 63 will take travelers past St Arnaud (1 hour).
By Bus
All buses[http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz] and shuttles[http://www.atomictravel.co.nz][http://www.kahurangi.co.nz] traveling Picton - Blenheim - Havelock - Nelson return travel through Renwick. Nelson Lakes Shuttles[http://www.nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/] specialise in providing transport for trampers, hikers, climbers, mountain bikers and skiers. They run on demand and scheduled services to St Arnaud down State Highway 63, Nelson Lakes National Park, Kahurangi National Park, the Richmond Ranges as well as other tramping destinations further afield.
By Air
Renwick is 3 minutes from Blenheim Airport.
Get around
Renwick is accessible by foot. There is no local bus. For those without access to a car or a bicycle, taxis or tours are the only option
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See
Renwick Library and Museum. 8 High Street. 3 572 8543. aily 9am-5pm.
Department of Conservation South Marlborough Area Office. ee Street. 3 572 9100. outhmarlboroughao@doc.govt.nz. 3 572 8824. ttp://www.doc.govt.nz/. More an administrative office but is a place where up to date information about tracks can be obtained as well as hut passes.
Do
Olde Mill House - Bicycle Hire. Wilson Street. 3 572 8458. ttp://oldemillhouse.co.nz/. 35 per day, $20 per half day.
Buy
Renwick Market. igh St. 3 572 9196. very Tuesday, 10am - 2.30pm. Indoor market day fund-raising for church, private stalls, fresh produce, crafts, collectables, etc
Eat
Woodbourne Tavern & Restaurant. ain Rd. 3 572 8007.
Drink
The Cork and Keg. 3 Inkerman Street. 3 572 9328. avmad@xtra.co.nz. English pub, taste locally brewed beers and local wines. Good food. Quaint.
Fromm winery - La strada. orner State Highway 6 and Godfrey's Rd. 3 572 9355. 3 572 9366. ttp://www.frommwineries.com/. ctober ? April, 7 days, 11am to 5pm; May ? September, Friday, Saturday
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Te Whare Ra Wines. 6 Anglesea Street. 3 572 8581. ewharera@xtra.co.nz. 3 572 8518. ttp://www.te-whare-ra.co.nz/.
Sleep
Budget
Watson's Way Backpackers. 6 High St. 3 572 8228. atsonway@xtra.co.nz. 3 572 8228. ttp://www.watsonswaybackpackers.co.nz/. 31 - $22 per person.
Mid range
Airport Motel. 0 High Street. 3 572 8767. enwick@clear.net.nz. 3 572 8797. ttp://www.renwick.co.nz/. 95 - $130 (2 persons).
Bellamy Motels. ain Road. 3 572 8007. oodbournetavern@xtra.co.nz. 3 572 9123. ttp://www.bellamymotel.co.nz/.
Splurge
Anglesea House. Anglesea Street. 3 572 8520. nfo@angleseahouse.co.nz. 3 572 8521. ttp://www.angleseahouse.co.nz/. 185 (2 persons).
Contact
Most accommodation will have some form of internet access. Internet cafes can be found in Blenheim. There is a post shop in the High St.
Get out
The scenery of the Marlborough Sounds, the whales of Kaikoura or the culture of Nelson, take your pick.