Marlborough Sounds

城市概覽

The Sounds are a visual feast of the interplay between the land, sea, nature and light and are divided into two main waterways, the Pelorus Sound, with Havelock at its base, and Queen Charlotte Sound, whose main town is Picton. Queen Charlotte Sound is generally seen as the more picturesque, with the Pelorus more remote. The inner Sounds (especially Queen Charlotte Sound) has reasonably extensive residential development. The Pelorus still has areas of untouched native forest, most of which is accessible only by boat.

如何抵達

Most explorations of the Marlborough Sounds will begin in Picton, Havelock or Rai Valley, all on the southern side of the Marlborough Sounds. Picton is the northernmost point of State Highway 1 in the South Island, the northern terminal of the Tranzcoastal train, and the South Island port for ferries from Wellington. Havelock and Rai Valley are on State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson.

當地交通

By car The roads around the Sounds, while offering stunning views, are generally narrow and windy. Do not expect to travel at speeds greater than 60km/h and give yourself plenty of time. Generally there are no loop roads in the Sounds – you come out the same way you went in. Getting petrol can be a problem, especially in the evenings and at weekends. Picton has a 24-hr petrol station (the Shell on High St) and Blenheim has a selection on State Highway 1, which bisects the town. Rai Valley and Havelock have petrol stations that keep reasonable hours.

Just west of the settlement of Rai Valley on State Highway 6 is a turn-off leading to French Pass and Tennyson Inlet. Not long after you leave the state highway you will come to a junction. Taking the left fork the road continues over the Ronga Saddle yielding views of the Croisilles Harbour. The settlement of Okiwi Bay has petrol at the campground shop. The road then snakes around Elaine Bay before branching at the head of Admiralty Bay. The left road takes you to the French Pass settlement riding high on the ridge overlooking Tasman and Admiralty Bays. Allow 2 hours from the state highway to get to French Pass. Fuel is available at the French Pass store. The right road runs around the eastern side of Admiralty Bay overlooking the main Pelorus Sound to Port Ligar and Bulwer. Allow more than 2 hours to get to Bulwer. Leaving the state highway west of Rai Valley and then taking the right fork leads to Duncan Bay in Tennyson Inlet via the Opouri Saddle, from which are spectacular views. Tennyson Inlet is the end of the Nydia track. 12 km north west of Havelock is Kaiuma Bay Rd, which leads to the beginning of the Nydia track. At the southern end of Havelock is the start of the Queen Charlotte Drive, the scenic route between Havelock and Picton. The road climbs to Cullen Point. From the carpark at the top there is a short walk which leads to a lookout giving views of Mahau Sound, as well as Kaituna and Pe

必看景點

Dolphins, sea birds, forest from the ridgeline to the sea.

體驗活動

Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company, London Quay, Picton, ☏ +64 3 573 6078, toll-free: 0800 283 283, 1800 007 083 (from Australia), fax: +64 3 573 8827, [email protected]. 2007 New Zealand Tourism Award Winner. Mountain biking, kayaking, walking the Queen Charlotte Track. Tours or freedom hire. One day or many. Great team, professional service. Walk or bike the Queen Charlotte Track. A 3- to 4-day walk from the historic Ship Cove through to Anakiwa in the Grove Arm giving unsurpassed views of Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds. 1 Meretoto/Ship Cove. At the start of the track is a large memorial to Captain James Cook. This was the place where Cook spent the most time (a total of 170 days) on his three voyages which visited New Zealand. The memorial was unveiled in 1913, with 2000 people watching the ceremony. (updated Feb 2024) Make your own cheese in the Mahau Sound. Take part in the Mystery of Cheese workshop. Natural Encounters Walks - Queen Charlotte Track, Picton. Guided and unguided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track staying in small boutique accommodation. Includes all meals, transport, daily luggage transfers, guiding services. Tui Nature Reserve Eco Boat Tours, Waitata Reach, Outer Pelorus Sound (leaves from Havelock or Elaine Bay), toll-free: 0800-107077. Cruise the amazing coves and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Visit the remote and isolated Tui Nature Reserve including a guided conservation tour plus a 4WD trip to the top of the plateau forested hill. Ranked 8th by BBC Wildlife Magazine of the top 10 Eco-destinations in the World (Dec 2007). Maximum of six to eight people. Greenshell Mussel Cruise, Havelock Marina, ☏ +64 35779997. The totally unique wine and food experience in the tranquil Marlborough Sounds. Cruise the sheltered waterways of the Sounds and visit a mussel farm to taste the freshest mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

購物

Art by Sirpa Alalääkkölä, Ngakuta Bay, Queen Charlotte Drive, ☏ +64 3 573 7775, +64 21 674772. By appointment only.

美食

The local delicacies are the green-shelled mussel and local salmon. Farmed in large numbers (as well as settling naturally on pretty much any structure placed in the water), the mussel is available at most restaurants, cafes and bars. Picton, Havelock and the Rai Valley have eateries on their respective pages. All the resorts listed under accommodation have restaurants attached.

飲品與夜生活

All of the resorts have bars worth downing a few in.

Linkwater Country Inn, Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater, ☏ +64 3 574 2507, fax: +64 3 574 2517. Hearty Kiwi pub food.

住宿

Holiday homes Kiwi families often have holiday homes which are rented out when the owners are absent. If you are staying for more than a couple of nights, or have a large group or a family in need of its own space, a holiday home can be a good option.[1][2][3][4]

Queen Charlotte Sound 1 Mahana Homestead Lodge, Punaruawhiti Bay in Endeavour Inlet (No road - walk the Queen Charlotte Track or take a water taxi), ☏ +64 3 579 8373. Sep - Apr. $210 per room. 2 Bay of Many Coves Resort, Queen Charlotte Sound (No road - take a water taxi from Picton), ☏ +64 3 5799 771, toll-free: 0800 5799 771, fax: +64 3 5799 777. Luxury resort with two restaurants. from $710. 3 Furneaux Lodge, Endeavour Inlet (No road - walk the Queen Charlotte Track or take a water taxi), ☏ +64 3 579 8259, fax: +64 3 579 8279, [email protected]. $60 - $245 for 2 people. 4 The No Road Inn, Endeavour Inlet (4 hrs walk from Ship Cove, or 1 hr from Picton by water taxi.), ☏ +64 3 579 8300. A new waterfront upmarket lodge for up to 8 guests. $385. 5 Anakiwa Lodge YHA, 9A Lady Cobham Grove, Anakiwa (25-min drive from Picton - transport can be arranged), ☏ +64 3 574 2115, [email protected]. Check-in: 8AM-9PM, check-out: 10AM (late checkout available, subject to bookings). At the start (or end) of the Queen Charlotte Track. $50 - $130 for 2 people.

Pelorus Sound 6 Te Rawa Resort, Wilson's Bay (no road access - take the mailboat f