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.
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.
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.
Omaka Classic Cars
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Omaka Classic Cars during your travels in Blenheim.
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
Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping
Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim
Top hotels in Islington
The Boathouse Lodge
Very good
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Modern, clean, but no microwave.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Good location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
This was an incredible room , & fining was excellent too
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
The rooms here were clean and fresh.i like to rate bed firmness 1-10 and I would perhaps a 4 (on the softer sI enjoyed the sauna.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Pollard Park and Seymour Square.
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 Pollard Park and Seymour Square.
Grovetown
Travellers like the wineries in Grovetown, and Wairau River is a top attraction you might want to visit.
