Islington Travel Guide
Blenheim
Popular places to visit
Pollard Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pollard Park, a lovely green space in Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre during your trip to Blenheim.
Omaka Classic Cars
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Omaka Classic Cars during your travels in Blenheim.
Marlborough Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Marlborough Convention Centre during your trip to Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Seymour Square
You can learn about the history of Blenheim with a visit to Seymour Square. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Seresin
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Seresin during your travels to Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Things to do
Skip the Line: Dangerous Skies WWII Exhibition - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping
Top hotels in Islington
The Boathouse Lodge
We had turn up at lodge to find keys waiting our arrival with note for owner, room was found to be very clean as was amenities when walk around. However we DID not stay due to the bathroom and shower configuration. I did not remember seeing stated toilets are shower are unisex (mixed) both in the ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Nice soft bed.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Excellent had all we needed
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
This was a last minute switch from another location and was more than happy with choice and will recommend without hesitation.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
Good yo have parking on-site. The shared areas were well stocked and well organised.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Edit Picton
Room was clean, bathroom was a little chilly. Hotel convenient for everything.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islington
Riversdale
Riversdale might not have many top sights, but ASB Theatre Marlborough and Seymour Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Blenheim CBD
If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough are top sights worth seeing.
Mayfield
While there might not be top attractions in Mayfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pollard Park and ASB Theatre Marlborough.
Redwoodtown
While Redwoodtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marlborough Museum and Lawson's Dry Hills.
Springlands
Though Springlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pollard Park and Seymour Square.
Grovetown
Travellers like the wineries in Grovetown, and Wairau River is a top attraction you might want to visit.
