Renwick, Marlborough: what to see & do, best things to do

Renwick’s Fame

• Marlborough Vintners Hotel enters TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for 2019 specialising in local wines and nose to tail food preparation.  A glorious place now in hibernation due to economic uncertainty.
• John Vorbach, a blacksmith, has the right to claim being Renwick’s greatest inventor. His bicycle ‘boneshaker’ is on display in the museum. His extensive list of inventions included a pea sorter and children’s play hoops.

Renwick’s Notoriety

• William Henry Eyes, politician with a penchant for Trumpism. Complete with inappropriate sexual behaviour, his business and political life was conducted through questionable means. Fittingly ended his life in a Wellington boarding house. (19th century)

Where to take the best selfie in Renwick

• Against the backdrop of the local museum with its painted wall of nineteenth century agricultural activities
• Your meal at Marlborough Vintners Hotel

Renwick’s Fame

• Wairau river is a stone’s throw away
• Cycle trail Condor’s Bend for mountain bikers
• Mount Richmond Forest Park
• Museum while primary focus is European settlement there is a collection of Maori artefacts. A small gift shop with handmade cards which are worth checking out. Open Monday, 10am to 3pm with volunteers to answer questions, otherwise Tuesday to Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm unattended.
• Have I mentioned wine trails, visitors centrally located in the heart of Marlborough’s wine district.

Renwick’s Festivals

• Christmas festival

Things to do for kids in Renwick

• Playground
• Wairau River swimming holes (just ask a local their favourite spot)
• Local museum

Who turned up and settled in Renwick?

• Originally known as Renwicktown, the area was settled by Thomas Renwick, a Scottish doctor and local politician in the 1850’s.

What makes Renwick work?

• Thirty cellar doors makes the place tick together with being an agricultural service centre

Renwick’s Social Media

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Renwick’s climate

• Vineyard perfect climate, dry crisp winters with lots of sunshine in summer

Best time to go to Renwick

• Year round, Winter depths visitors cuddle up to a roaring fire with a glass of wine or lazily relaxing by the Wairau River in the heat of summer.

Renwick’s population

2,418

Be careful in Renwick

• Crossing the road as its State Highway 6 the main route to Nelson from Marlborough. The town has issues with water supply in summer.

Judgment on Renwick

• From a few moments taking a selfie to a leisurely week exploring Marlborough.

Every town adds to the richness of things to do and see. For more details about the region check Blenheim & Marlborough Region nearby attractions and events.