Blenheim B&B Accommodation, New Zealand

Omaka Heights Introduction

Omaka Heights B&B Countrystay is positioned in the picturesque Omaka Valley in New Zealand's premier wine region, Marlborough.

Omaka Heights is our purpose built Blenheim B&B accommodation sitting on a hilltop offering outstanding panoramic views over vineyards and farmland all the way through to the Richmond Range in the distance.

Guests visiting this Blenheim bed and breakfast are treated to a relaxing experience, in tranquil surroundings with warm hospitality extended by hosts Nancy and Robin Taylor, and many friendly alpacas to meet.

Our Blenheim B&B Accommodation

Our self-contained Blenheim B&B accommodation offers two guest rooms; one queen and one twin, with en suite facilities and private decks. The twin room en suite is completely wheelchair accessible.

Bedrooms at our Blenheim bed and breakfast are fully equipped with electric blankets and hairdryers.

A separate guest lounge in the countrystay wing of our Blenheim bed and breakfast allows guests to relax and enjoy outstanding panoramic views and the tranquility of this peaceful area.

The guest lounge provides tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerator and TV. All facilities within our Blenheim bed and breakfast are non-smoking.

Guests are offered a hearty breakfast at this Blenheim bed and breakfast in our elegant dining room or on the sunny terrace. Complimentary pre-dinner beverages are provided. Evening meals are available at our Blenheim bed and breakfast by prior arrangement.

Other features of our Blenheim bed and breakfast accommodation include:

• Wheelchair access
• Email and fax available
• Laundry and ironing facilities available
• On-site parking

For bookings and further information about our Blenheim bed and breakfast, please contact us, visit our Blenheim B&B accommodation Web site, or make a booking.

Blenheim

Visitors may fly direct to Blenheim, Marlborough's main town, or take the ferries from Wellington to Picton, the local port in Queen Charlotte Sound.

Blenheim is an attractive and peaceful town of parks and gardens. Although it has the low-key ambience of rural New Zealand, it has sophisticated cafes, restaurants and accommodation usually found in larger centres.

Our Blenheim B&B accommodation is only 12 kilometres from Blenheim and is within a few minutes drive of over 30 wineries.

Numerous restaurants offering world class cuisine are located within Blenheim itself and the surrounding vineyard area.

Activities close to our Blenheim B&B accommodation:

• Over 30 wineries within 10 minutes drive of Omaka Heights
• Excellent restaurants and cafes nearby
• Wine, art, garden and craft visits
• Sightseeing and fishing trips on the magnificent Marlborough Sounds
• Bush walks and tramping
• Sea kayaking
• Hire bikes delivered to door for vineyard tours
• Whale and dolphin watching 90 minutes drive away

Marlborough

Sunny and dry, Marlborough is sheltered by nearby hills and mountains, and is renowned for its vineyards, delicious food, scenic boat cruising and forest walks.

With the country's largest area of vineyards, Marlborough's major attraction is vineyard visits, wine tasting and cafes. To the north, the sheltered, drowned valleys of the Marlborough Sounds are a boating and fishing paradise.

The quaint waterfront village of Picton is the starting point for an idyllic marine playground, indented with many secluded coves, pristine beaches and sheltered waterways. With 1,500 kilometres of shoreline, Marlborough offers unlimited opportunities for cruising, sailing, diving and fishing.

One of Marlborough's most scenic hikes is the 67-kilometre Queen Charlotte walk, a combination of both forest and coastal scenery. Closer to Blenheim, the Wither Hills Farm Park has a network of trails affording expansive views. On the northern side of the Wairau Valley, Mt Richmond Forest Park is also popular for hiking.

Travelling New Zealand

Split into two main islands, and roughly the same size as Great Britain, New Zealand is a country of diverse geographical features—from lush rainforests to vast alpine chains, steaming volcanoes and sweeping coastlines.

The North Island – New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, has a population of just over one million people and is located near the top of the North Island, flanked by the Waitemata and Manukau harbours. The country's capital city, Wellington, at the southern end of the North Island boasts around 400 cafes and restaurants.

The South Island – The main city in the South Island is Christchurch, often referred to as the Garden City thanks to its many spectacular public gardens. The South Island is a land of geographic extremes, from the imposing snow-capped mountains of the Southern Alps, to vast plains, glacial-fed lakes and stunning coastal fiords. Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain is located here, flanked by the Tasman Glacier. Much of the island is densely forested.

For bookings and further information about our Blenheim bed and breakfast, please contact us, visit our Blenheim B&B accommodation Web site, or make a booking.

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