Discover what Blenheim's Vineyards accommodation can provide to the traveler
by Shirley Jones Haickens
Many of today's travelers are looking for accommodation choices that will meet their focus on sustainability and are seeking organic, eco friendly options. The access that we have to the natural environment makes our eco focus a wonderful attraction in New Zealand. Blenheim is very confident when it comes to their award-winning wines and once you have already tasted it, you would surely not wonder why.
There are many options for the eco traveler in the area of Blenheim. Most of the local vineyards in Blenheim are offering their own accommodation. Several of these are certified or in the process of becoming certified as organic wineries. You can spend the day exploring vineyards, sampling and buying wines, stopping for lunch, afternoon tea and/or dinner at on-site restaurants or back at your chosen accommodation.
Blenheim makes the most out of their beautiful locations as their accommodations are set within the vines which offer a peaceful, secluded and natural environment. Indulge yourself in the relaxing and picturesque ambiance of the area around them. Situated under the Kaikoura ranges, near the Wairau River and close to the Marlborough Sounds; Blenheim has an important natural quality to attract vacationers and tourists.
Staying in self-contained accommodation indicates that the traveler will be able to make the most out of the locally grown products and local farmers markets that can be found around the area. There are many products to choose from like the organic coffee and local organic fruits. You can roam around the facilities to learn more about the production process.
Most of the places to stay in the area focus particularly on sustainable living. Some of the things that attract the eco traveler aside from the beauty of the environment are their way of conserving heat and water, employing alternative energy sources, recycling and composting, using biodegradable products and eating organically.
The variety of activities for the eco traveler to enjoy can also be experienced in winery accommodation in the <a href="http://www.walnutblockcottages.co.nz/cottage-accommodation-marlborough">vineyard accommodation Marlborough</a>
There are trails that will take the traveler to the wildlife and bird areas to experience the beautiful sounds and will offer the traveler the chance to learn about the Maori culture as well as its myths and legends. You can also visit the bird colonies, sanctuaries, and walk through the Queen Charlotte Track which gives a guided bush walks through their native forest.
Throughout the years, there are organic wineries in Marlborough has increased. Scientists say that the herbicides that are being used in vineyards are reducing the health risks of the vine through protein disturbance and increasing its inclination towards diseases and pests. The grapes storage life is also reduced by the use of pesticides but the taste of the grape is enhanced without the use of these chemicals.
Leaving a small impact as possible on the land is the thing that draws many of the new breed of organic vintners to be certified organic wine producers. Due to over-farming; the balance of the soil has been changed. Modifying to an organic system is good for the soil as well as for the consumers of the wine since it takes out all of the chemicals and pesticides. Lots of people believe that grapes are of better quality and also create a more complex wine as compared to other kind of wine components.
People make sure that vineyards maintains the balance of nature so they make sure to plant flowers such as Alysum, Phacelia and Buckweat between the rows of the vines. These kinds of flowers are good in attracting beneficial bugs and keeping the pests in control. You can travel to <a href="http://www.walnutblockcottages.co.nz/boutique-accommodation-marlborough">Accommodation in New Zealand</a> to spend less on your accommodation rates.
International bodies widely recognize that the organic agriculture is a system that sustains not only the health of the soil but the people and ecosystems as well. It depends on the ecological system that is being adapted to local conditions. Certified organic wines producers need to pass the annual audits so that they can comply with the organic codes of practice. For three years, they need to adhere to these standards before they receive certification from these certification bodies.
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