Blenheim, Marlborough Map
Explore Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Blenheim map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official LINZ topographic sheets — plus LINZ aerial imagery, an OpenStreetMap search for anywhere in New Zealand, a GPS grid-reference readout and turn-by-turn driving directions. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of Blenheim, Marlborough
How to Use This Blenheim, Marlborough Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Blenheim, Marlborough. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out. Drag the map to pan to any area of Marlborough or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official LINZ topographic maps — the Topo250 and Topo50 sheets used for tramping, hunting, hut access and back-country navigation, switching scale automatically as you zoom in. Aerial shows LINZ aerial imagery, down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. The search box above the map finds any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Blenheim.
Click 📍 My position in that same panel to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are, shows your accuracy, and reports your position as an NZTM2000 grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude. The NZTM grid reference is the format New Zealand search and rescue services work from, and there is a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even in places where the map itself cannot load.
The blue 📍 My Location & Navigate button starts live turn-by-turn driving directions from wherever you are to any destination you enter, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing if you leave the route.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Blenheim |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Remoteness | Large Urban Area |
| Latitude | -41.51603 |
| Longitude | 173.9528 |
| Population | 29,800 |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Area Code | 03 |
About Blenheim, Marlborough
Blenheim is a locality in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. It has a population of 29,800. It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. Blenheim is the capital of the Marlborough Region. Blenheim is located at 41.5160°S, 173.9528°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.
Blenheim rests inland, a heartland settlement cradled by the rolling contours of the Marlborough region. It lies 62.1 km east-south-east of Nelson (from Nelson: bearing 116°T), and is situated 1.4 km north of Redwoodtown. Its physical character is defined by the fertile plains that stretch out towards the distant, hazy outline of the Wither Hills, a gentle rise that offers a constant, subtle backdrop to daily life. The Omaka River, a modest artery of water, winds its way close to the town's edge, reflecting the wide, often pale sky that presides over this sun-drenched landscape. The air here, particularly as the day cools, carries a dry, earthy scent, a testament to the agricultural pursuits that shape the surrounding land, and the very light itself seems to possess a particular clarity, sharp and bright against the muted greens and ochres of the countryside.
The genesis of Blenheim is intrinsically linked to the agricultural colonisation of the Marlborough province, a story of determined settlers carving a life from the land. Established as a service centre for the surrounding farming communities, its growth mirrored the expansion of pastoralism and, later, horticulture. The town itself took shape around the early provisions for transport and trade, evolving from a simple crossroads into a more organised hub. The very soil that underpins Blenheim speaks of this history, a rich loam that has been worked and cultivated for generations, bearing witness to the continuous human endeavour that has shaped its present form and character.
Blenheim’s economy is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse threads, with viticulture emerging as its most internationally recognised industry. The region’s renowned Sauvignon Blanc vineyards surround the town, their orderly rows a striking contrast to the more rugged natural landscape. Beyond the vines, horticulture, particularly kiwifruit and apple orchards, contributes significantly, alongside traditional sheep and beef farming that continues to define the broader Marlborough economy. The town serves as a crucial hub for these industries, boasting a well-developed infrastructure that supports the processing, packaging, and distribution of these agricultural products. Universities are not directly located within Blenheim, though tertiary education is accessible through regional campuses and online programmes, fostering a skilled workforce that underpins the local economy’s continued success.
The cultural pulse of Blenheim beats with a rhythm that blends a provincial heart with a sophisticated appreciation for its primary produce. While Blenheim does not host major professional sporting teams, the passion for rugby is evident in its active provincial NPC programmes, with local clubs fostering a strong sense of community pride. The town’s calendar is punctuated by significant annual events, most notably the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, a celebration of the region's world-class wines and culinary offerings that draws visitors from across the country and beyond. The Wither Hills Walkway offers accessible natural beauty, a favoured spot for locals and travellers alike seeking gentle exercise amidst the landscape. While Blenheim might not be the birthplace of globally recognised celebrities, its contribution to the nation's character is undeniable, a testament to the quiet industry and robust spirit of its people.
Nearby Places to Explore — Blenheim, Marlborough
Featured Attractions
Heritage Building · 0.8 km E
Museum · 0.9 km E
Theatre / Concert Hall · 0.9 km E
Landmark · 1.0 km E
Museum · 2 km ESE
Other Nearby Places
Theatre · 0.4 km NE
Cinema · 0.4 km E
Public Artwork · 0.5 km NE
Gallery · 0.6 km NNE
Recreation Reserve · 0.7 km NE
Theatre · 0.7 km NNE
Stewardship Area · 0.8 km NNE
Public Artwork · 0.8 km NNE
Recreation Reserve · 0.8 km ESE · 4 ha
Park · 2 km SW
Plain · 3 km WNW
Track · 4 km SSW
Historic Reserve · 4 km ESE
Stewardship Area · 6 km NE · 14 ha
Mountain · 6 km SSE
Cliff · 7 km SE
Track · 9 km E
Island · 9 km E
Historic Reserve · 12 km E · 191 ha
Scenic Reserve · 13 km NNE · 61 ha
Conservation Area · 17 km NNW · 187 ha
Scientific Reserve · 21 km S · 2 ha
Scenic Reserve · 22 km WNW · 26 ha
Scenic Reserve · 22 km NNE · 4,575 ha
Scientific Reserve · 22 km SE · 5 ha
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, DOC Public Conservation Areas (LINZ), GeoNames Gazetteer, OpenStreetMap.
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About This Blenheim Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand at coordinates -41.51603, 173.9528. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.
My Location & Navigate starts the vector-tile navigator: live turn-by-turn driving directions from your current position to any destination, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing.
Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Blenheim.
Blenheim sits within the Marlborough Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Blenheim is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; LINZ Basemaps topographic and aerial imagery, sourced from Toitū Te Whenua LINZ (CC BY 4.0) |
