MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS HOLIDAY HOMES
FOR YOUR PERFECT SOUNDS HOLIDAY.
FOR YOUR PERFECT SOUNDS HOLIDAY.
Frith and Carmen look forward to continuing the tradition of providing exceptional service and amazing holiday experiences within the Marlborough Sounds.
Frith has an intimate knowledge of the Pelorus Sounds from years of family holidays, working within the tourism industry in the region and as an owner/operator of Havelock Sea Kayaking Company. She has a passion for the region and loves to share this with our tenants.
Sounds Great Holiday Homes are located in Havelock, Picton, Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sound, Mahau Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound.
Some of the homes can be reached only by boat offering you the ultimate experience of sheltered coastal tranquillity in a bush setting amidst one of New Zealand's most unspoilt and scenic inland waterways.
Spacious and modern, this comfortable boat access only home at Hikapu Reach offers ever changing views of Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds. Sit upon kayaks and a dinghy are free for your use. Well-equipped kitchen and open living area opening onto the large outdoor deck area. Perfect for sipping that latte watching the boats coming and going up and down the Sounds. A Log burner with wood supplied. This house sleeps 10 and 3 in the sleep out. If you are not a boat owner, do not count this one out as we can organise a water taxi to bring you out. You may be met at the jetty and helped with your gear.
Enjoy this renovated two story holiday home on the edge of Queen Charlotte Sound. It is situated close to Momorangi Bay and has easy access to the Queen Charlotte Track. The property captures all day sun. It has water and tidal estuary views (ideal for bird watchers) also has versatile living areas (would suit two families ) and is directly opposite Outward Bound.
Up stairs master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, all the rest are down stairs. Bathroom and living areas downstairs are suitable for wheel chair access.
It is half way between Picton and Havelock on the Queen Charlotte Drive. There are many awesome tourism operators sharing the sounds experience in wonderful ways from both Havelock or Picton and those in between.
The start of the Queen Charlotte Track and Link Pathway is 10 mins drive or go kayaking with several operators in the region (the closest is 5mins drive).
The Picton ferry terminal is 40 mins drive, Nelson is 1.5 hours and New Zealands best wine region is 40 minutes away. Marlborough is world renown for her Sauvignon Blanc and many wineries are making notable attractions with other varieties. Would your perfect day involve visiting the amazing Marlborough wine and food producers then taking samples home and sitting on an outstanding deck with outstanding views?
This house has an amazing deck overlooking the sounds where you can sit and watch or just listen to the surrounding bird life.
The Foxy Lady is a grand 60ft launch. She will give you the Marlborough Sounds experience that no land-based holiday home could ever hope to.
THIS IS A STATIONARY BOAT STAY ONLY. The package includes all meals, linen and boat transfers.
YOU WILL BE VERY ISOLATED WHILST ON THE BOAT AND HAVE NO ACCESS TO SHOPS, PLEASE BRING ESSENTIAL TRAVEL/MEDICAL ITEMS WITH YOU.
Available 1 November - 30 April. Catch the Pelorus Mail Boat from Havelock at 0930 for a cruise through the Marlborough Sounds on her daily run, she will transport you to The Foxy Lady within the Marlborough Sounds. The Foxy Lady will be waiting in the perfect place somewhere in the Pelorus Sounds ready for your overnight stay. The Mail Boat will moor alongside and transfer you and your gear. You will be picked up by The Mail Boat on your departure date and returned to Havelock. Times will vary depending on the Mail Boat run.
Guest access - You will be able to roam the boat at your leisure, being mindful that it is a boat and children will need constant attention.
Guest interaction - The skipper and 1st mate will stay on the boat with you at all times. They are very sociable and love sharing the Marlborough Sounds experience.
Package includes 1 nights accommodation and 2 days on board, shared between The Foxy Lady and Pelorus Express. All meals, linen, fishing gear and Mail Boat transfers are included in price. Any extra nights accommodation aboard The Foxy Lady is $300 per person per 24hr stay.
Pets not allowed.
Make the most of summer and take a break in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds