Marlborough
Marlborough has plenty to see and do for both young and old including hundreds of sheltered bays to swim in, fishing, swimming with dolphins, chartered cruises, tramping, kayaking and camping.
Some of the sights not to be missed include: cruising the Marlborough Sounds, the Queen Charlotte Track, whale watching at Kaikoura, visiting New Zealand's largest sheep and cattle station and diving on a sunken Russian liner, the Mikhail Lermontov.
Marlborough boasts plenty of sunshine; the temperature can range from 10°C in the winter to 24°C in the summer. The population of this area is 42,588 (2006 census).
Local industries include tourism, fishing, agriculture, horticulture and vineyards. The opening of a deep water port of Port Marlborough in the Picton harbour reflects the economic growth in the region.
Blenheim is the main town in Marlborough; the population is in excess of 24,000 and is the region's economic centre. The town boasts theatres, a thriving arts society and a Recreation Centre which has an Olympic-size swimming pool, a heated indoor pool and a mini golf course. The heart of Blenheim's business district is Market Square which is home to a 100-year old rotunda.
Nestled in the bays and mountains of Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton (settled in the 1840's) is the entry point to the South Island if you are coming via ferry from Wellington through the Cook Strait. This waterfront town offers plenty in the way of restaurants, accommodation and activities - something for everyone.
The Picton community is well known for its friendliness and hospitality.
Property Sales Statistics
| Year | Median Price as at Dec |
Total Properties Sold |
Value of Total Properties Sold |
| 2010 |
$330,000
|
2,163
|
$792,960,415
|
| 2009 |
$343,500
|
2,636
|
$947,400,764
|
| 2008 |
$300,000
|
2,274
|
$829,085,108
|
| 2007 |
$338,000
|
3,225
|
$1,199,739,317
|
| 2006 |
$320,000
|
3,455
|
$1,168,358,999
|
| 2005 |
$281,000
|
3,078
|
$957,115,044
|
| 2004 |
$265,000
|
2,913
|
$880,229,679
|
| 2003 |
$286,000
|
3,909
|
$1,008,715,366
|
| 2002 |
$175,500
|
4,127
|
$772,476,965
|
| 2001 |
$148,500
|
3,194
|
$540,748,978
|
| 2000 |
$155,000
|
2,364
|
$390,119,653
|
| 1999 |
$146,000
|
2,525
|
$390,384,096
|
| 1998 |
$139,500
|
2,234
|
$351,760,000
|
| 1997 |
$145,000
|
2,479
|
$374,714,282
|
| 1996 |
$126,000
|
2,407
|
$351,143,525
|
| 1995 |
$128,000
|
2,302
|
$321,946,642
|
| 1994 |
$126,000
|
2,649
|
$357,252,912
|
