Mahau Sound Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a bay, green hills, and a clear sky.
A river winding through a lush green valley with mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with a turquoise sea, green hills, and a clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a forested mountain, a calm sea, and clear skies.
A mountainous landscape with dense green forests and a calm turquoise lake.
A campsite or “bach” with views of stunning blue waters and emerald hills. Sounds great? Think Mahau Sound for your next NZ holiday.

Mahau Sound sits at the heart of the jaw-droppingly beautiful Marlborough Sounds region of the South Island. Mahau Sound may be remote, but remember the creature comforts of Havelock are just one sound away. Sample local fat green-lipped mussels to go with a glass of Marlborough white and you may never want to leave. Park your motor home at the freedom camp site in Double Bay or rent a classic Kiwi “bach” (that’s a small holiday home).

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is AU$110 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$110
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Edit Picton

Edit Picton

3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is AU$120 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$120
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room ,close to restaurants."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

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Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is AU$104 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$104
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We had two rooms, parking was quite a distance from the room and was small and very limited. Motel in the middle of the little township. Rooms were reasonably clean. Walking distance to purchase meals and souvenirs"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
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Picton Waterfront Apartments

Picton Waterfront Apartments

4 out of 5
3/6 London Quay Picton Marlborough
Stay at this apartment in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton War Memorial are ...
Picton Waterfront Apartments
Springcreek studio apartment

Springcreek studio apartment

Rapaura Marlborough
Stay at this apartment in Rapaura. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hunter's Winery and Matua Wines are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Great place to stay, Anna and Matt were just awesome Hosts. To open there property which is just beautiful. There beautiful animals are so friendly too. We would recommend this accommodation to anyone, has everything you need."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Springcreek studio apartment
St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight

St Omer Bay Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Saint Omer. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Kenepuru Sounds and Lochmara Lodge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
"What a stunning location! The peaceful, remote setting made it so easy to switch off, relax, and reconnect with nature. We loved the fireplace, and the fact that it's dog-friendly made our stay even more special."

Reviewed on 23 July 2026

St Omer Hideaway: Love At First Sight
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