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Paddling near Blenheim, Marlborough

Blenheim sits in the heart of Marlborough, one of New Zealand's sunniest regions, flanked by mountains and close to an extraordinary range of paddling water. The Pelorus River draws kayakers for its scenic river runs, while Grovetown Lagoon — just outside town beside the Wairau River — is the go-to flatwater spot for kayaking and SUP. Further afield, the sheltered inlets and 1,500 kilometres of coastline in the Marlborough Sounds make for world-class sea kayaking.

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