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It's not
known as New Zealand's sunniest province for nothing! Marlborough's clear, sunny skies and
diverse landscape encourages a relaxed lifestyle. Marlborough has a wide and varied range
of recreational activities from which to choose: tramping in the region's native
forests; fishing trout-filled rivers; discovering the Sounds' sheltered bays; seeking
out the humpback whale; exploring Marlborough's high backcountry. And all easily
within reach of the region's towns.
Whether your interest lies with sea-kayaking or sea cruising, wine or
wildlife, Marlborough is a great place to chill-out!
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When Captain James Cook encountered the Kaikoura peninsula he named it "Lookers On" because of his experience with the local Maori. During his circum-navigation of New Zealand in 1770, Cook passed Cape Campbell, sailing south to investigate what lay beyond. On 15 February, his ship was approached by four canoes, in which were 57 Maori. However, they would not talk or trade and returned to land from where they followed the ship's progress south.
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