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Facts - Your first port of call if arriving from the North Island by ferry is Picton (pop. Approx 3600) a town that manages to retain a quaint seaside atmosphere despite the large amount of water traffic. Built around a very sheltered harbour, the town has an attractive seafront dotted with cafés, restaurants and various types of galleries. There’s also a floating maritime museum and an aquarium. Local operators can take you cruising, fishing, dolphin watching or sea kayaking. Queen Charlotte Drive and Queen Charlotte Track - The Queen Charlotte drive takes you from Picton to Havelock, towards Nelson, around 40km of bush fringed, winding, waterside road. It partly follows the Queen Charlotte Sound, and if you’re family’s energetic with a few days to spare, there’s little you could do in New Zealand more memorable than tackling the 71km Queen Charlotte track! Here’s the beauty of this 3 to 4 day walking track – you can choose to stay in anything from camping or budget to farmstay or luxury accommodation along the way and best of all, the water taxi service will transport your bags from one place to the next! No organising huts, carrying heavy packs or cooking noodles, plus you get to walk one of the most sensational walks in the country! Havelock - Greenshell mussel capital of the world, gateway to the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds of Marlborough, home of the legendary trophy snapper, and the pathway to the amazing bush clad Nydia Track. Havelock is centrally situated between Nelson, Blenheim and Picton – once a thriving goldmining town, nowadays it thrives on goodies from the sea. Stop off and experience the famous Mussel Pot (formerly known as Mussel Boys) and check out the giant rooftop mussel display! Also arts and crafts, cafes and restaurants are on offer in this tiny seaside town. Blenheim - Marlborough's largest town, situated half an hour’s driving south of Picton. It’s an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area with activities including water-based sports, hiking, horse trekking, mountain biking, road biking, wine tasting and skiing.

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION We've researched dozens of accommodation options for your family travel to New Zealand. Whether you're heading for a hotel, campground, holiday park, motel, holiday home, self catering apartments or kiwi farmstay, we list options that welcome famiiles. Check out our great 'family stuff' pages for heaps of extras offered by the accommodation on these pages. NOTE Where nightly rates have been specified, these are minimum prices based on accommodation for 2 adults plus one extra. Prices do vary, depending on the time of year, length of stay and seasonal offers. This is a guide only. All establishments recommend booking ahead. We advise you to personally contact establishments for up to date information to suit the accommodation needs of your family.

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Featured Listing

Pines Lodge - Queen Charlotte Sound

Location:: Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough Sounds region
Phone:: +64 3 548 3164 (day) or +64 3 548 3164 (evening)
Fax:: +64 3 548 3215

Sunny, open, family-friendly house set in native bush with spectacular water and mountain views, very large fenced deck and internal mezzanine floor with small pool table. 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 with 3 singles) 2 bathrooms, 2 singles on mezzanine plus separate 'Wendy house' for the kids (sleeps 2). Groups limited to 8 persons (max.). Well appointed with microwave, washing machine, large fridge, video, DVD, stereo, BBQ, outdoor furniture, kayak, some games, books etc. Located 80m from small safe swimming beach for children, up the hill from 'Pines' main wharf and 60m from Queen Charlotte walking track, 15mins into virgin forest and 20 mins to Furneaux Lodge with restaurant, bar, shop, kayaking, hire boats and tennis court. Approx. 10 water taxis per day from Picton. Fishing trips possible. Track hikes