Blenheim is a town in Marlborough, in the north east of the South Island of New Zealand. It has a population of about 29,700.

The area which surrounds the town is well known as a centre of New Zealand's wine industry.

It enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates, with hot, relatively dry summers and crisp winters.

Wairau Rowing Club is located only 6km (road distance) from down town Blenheim.

Blenheim is named after the Battle of Blenheim (1704), where troops led by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough defeated a combined French and Bavarian force.

Blenheim was originally a provincial service town to the farming community, however over time it has become increasingly geared towards urban lifestyle, visitor needs and the dominant wine industry, a meld of modern sophistication and relaxed ambience.

Blenheim is the focal point for the Marlborough wine growing region. A number of wineries are located on the towns edges, with many more just a short drive away.

Known internationally for its distinctive, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. It is New Zealand’s largest winemaking region with around 65 wineries and 290 grape growers and over 4000 hectares planted in grapes, mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

The annual Wine Marlborough festival (second Saturday in February each year) is held in Blenheim. It is a show-case for the region's bounty and draws people from all over the world to taste Marlborough's wines.