Covering some 4,000 km² of sounds, islands, and peninsulas, the Marlborough Sounds lie at the South Island's north-easternmost point, between Tasman Bay in the west and Cloudy Bay in the south-east. Marlborough Sounds features the opportunity of sea kayaking where you can explore the surrounding bays, coves and inlets on a range of guided tours.  Marlborough itself is New Zealand’s largest wine making region with over 65 wineries to explore, and is something of a gourmet paradise with an abundance of fine restaurants to complement the rounded culinary experience.