Airport
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also known as Marlborough Airport, is the main regional gateway to Blenheim and the Marlborough wine region on New Zealand's South Island. Compare transfers to Blenheim city centre, Renwick, Picton and nearby wineries, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Woodbourne Airport
Woodbourne Airport, trading as Marlborough Airport, is the main regional airport serving Blenheim and the Marlborough district on the South Island of New Zealand. It is located about 8 km west of Blenheim on State Highway 6 and shares its airfield with RNZAF Base Woodbourne, one of New Zealand's long-standing air force facilities.
The airport began as an air force base during World War II and remains a joint civil-military facility today. Its single refurbished terminal handles domestic regional flights connecting Blenheim with Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and other South Island and lower North Island destinations.
On the ground, the airport is close to Marlborough's wine country and provides access to Blenheim, Renwick, Picton and the surrounding vineyards. Taxis, shuttle services, car rental and private transfers offer onward travel to the city centre and the wider region.
With a café, small retail, free Wi-Fi, seating and accessible facilities, the compact terminal keeps the passenger experience straightforward for both leisure and business travellers visiting Marlborough.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Woodbourne Airport operates from a single passenger terminal shared with RNZAF Base Woodbourne. The terminal handles domestic regional flights operated by Air New Zealand, Sounds Air and Originair.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Woodbourne Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Woodbourne Airport to Blenheim hotels, city-centre addresses, Renwick wineries, Picton ferry terminal and other Marlborough destinations.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, wine-tasting itineraries, business meetings or journeys around Blenheim and Marlborough.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Woodbourne Airport for independent travel around Blenheim, the Marlborough wine region and onward journeys to Picton or Nelson.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Woodbourne Airport, Blenheim, Picton, event venues and wineries across Marlborough.
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