Islington
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.
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.
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.
Renwick Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Renwick Museum in Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Nautilus Estate
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Nautilus Estate during your travels to Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Things to do
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Skip the Line: Dangerous Skies WWII Exhibition - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Top hotels in Islington
The Boathouse Lodge
Staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Clean room, helpful staff, good food in restaurant.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
Great room, very organized and clean. Beautiful views, and great staff. We even forgot our rain jacket and the staff is holding it for us on our return, how awesome!
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
Very clean and convenient to the wineries. Staff was super helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
Very comfortable stay. Clean unit and cost. Staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 22 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Islington
Riversdale
Riversdale might not have many top sights, but Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough 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 Seymour Square and Pollard Park.
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 Lawson's Dry Hills and Seymour Square.
Springlands
Though Springlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Seymour Square and Pollard Park.
Grovetown
Travellers like the wineries in Grovetown, and Wairau River is a top attraction you might want to visit.
