Riversdale Travel Guide
Blenheim
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Popular places to visit
Pollard Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pollard Park, a lovely green space in Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre during your trip to Blenheim.
Omaka Classic Cars
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Omaka Classic Cars during your travels in Blenheim.
Marlborough Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Marlborough Convention Centre during your trip to Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Seymour Square
You can learn about the history of Blenheim with a visit to Seymour Square. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
ASB Theatre Marlborough
You can make plans for a show at ASB Theatre Marlborough during your stay in Blenheim. While you're here, you can savour the wineries.
Things to do
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour
Marlborough: Half Day Blenheim Wine Tour - Eating & Sipping
Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour
Marlborough: Full Day "Winemaker's Tour"
Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Top hotels in Riversdale
The Boathouse Lodge
Staff are super!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Very accommodating of our late arrival from the ferry. The room was a good size and had a super comfy bed. The staff were all very welcoming, polite & helpful. Great location right in town. We would happily stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Great staff and location
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Picton Beachcomber Inn
Very convenient for ferry port and railway station. Clean. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sequoia Lodge & Backpackers
The gentleman running Sequoia is quite nice. The room was comfortable (we had a private ensuite, note that hand soap is not provided). The kitchen is well equipped with lots of seating. We weren’t able to sit outside to eat our breakfast as there were a number of chain smokers sitting at the outside ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Scenic Hotel Marlborough
The room was clean, good lighting near the bed for reading. The shower had good pressure, and easy controls. The towels were large and absorbed well. The Lobby had seating where we played a game with our group. The bar was well stocked and had delicious cocktails. We did not use the spa or sauna ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riversdale
Islington
While there might not be top attractions in Islington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ASB Theatre Marlborough and Seymour Square.
Mayfield
While there might not be top attractions in Mayfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pollard Park and ASB Theatre Marlborough.
Blenheim CBD
If you're spending some time in Blenheim CBD, Seymour Square and ASB Theatre Marlborough are top sights worth seeing.
Grovetown
Travellers like the wineries in Grovetown, and Wairau River is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Springlands
Though Springlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pollard Park and Seymour Square.
Redwoodtown
While Redwoodtown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Marlborough Museum and Seymour Square.
