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Garden Marlborough 2018

8 Nov 2018 (Thu) - 11 Nov 2018 (Sun)

he nationally renowned garden festival, was dreamt up by gardeners for gardeners. A celebration of Marlborough's stunning landscape, it showcases the very best the region has to offer with garden tours, garden themed workshops and social events.

The full-day and half-day garden tours encompass everything from compact designer gardens in the heart of town to breath-taking country estates.

Take the opportunity to brush up on your skills and horticultural knowledge by learning from New Zealand and international experts. Mingle with like-minded gardeners and our guest speakers at the Garden Party held on a Saturday night.

Marlborough Garden Festival

Classic Fighter Airshow 2019

19 Apr 2019 (Fri) - 21 Apr 2019 (Sun)

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

The weekend kicks off on Good Friday, the official practice day, a great opportunity to see and take a few pics in a more relaxed (less people!) environment. Food and merchandise stalls will be open all day and in the evening its the Twilight Extreme Show of sunset flying and spectacular fireworks.

Preparations for the 2019 Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow are already underway! More than just an airshow, it's a Brilliant weekend of action-packed, family friendly event with entertainment both in the air and on the ground.

The weekend kicks off on Good Friday, the official practice day, a great opportunity to see and take a few pics in a more relaxed (less people!) environment. Food and merchandise stalls will be open all day and in the evening its the Twilight Extreme Show of sunset flying and spectacular fireworks.

Saturday & Sunday are the main show days with over 100 display aircraft expected to be participating, together with mock airfield attacks supported by ground theatre and pyrotechnics.

"A hotel is only as good as its worst room."

We believe in reinvesting back into the business which is why we are constantly upgrading Lugano Motor Lodge to make it your choice of accommodation in Blenheim. When we are not at Lugano, you will find us out and about enjoying New Zealand’s great outdoors.

We like people. Making Lugano as comfortable and restful is what we do best for our guests at Lugano. Meeting the needs of our guest, especially our business travellers, is an important and integral part of what Lugano stands for.

Come experience the standard of hospitality we set for ourselves. Come experience #theluganoexperience, your choice of accommodation in Blenheim. We look forward to meeting you.

Roger and Judy