Paddling near Renwick, Marlborough

Renwick sits in the Marlborough wine country at the heart of the Wairau Plain, close to a spread of rivers that drain the ranges on either side. The Taylor River runs through nearby Blenheim, the Wairau River corridor is on the doorstep, and the Pelorus River to the west draws paddlers after a classic scenic run. Further afield, the Marlborough Sounds provide some of New Zealand's most celebrated sea kayaking on sheltered coastal waters.