Mahau Sound Travel Guide

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Picton featuring forests, mountains and a bay or harbour
Picton featuring forests, mountains and a bay or harbour
Picton showing forests, mountains and a bay or harbour
Picton showing mountains, forest scenes and a bay or harbour
Mahau Sound which includes general coastal views and tranquil scenes
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).

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Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds

Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds

Mahau Sound Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Mahau Sound. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Kenepuru Sounds are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lovely spot. Comfortable

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

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Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
The price is AU$78 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$78
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (154 reviews)
Staff are super!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is AU$147 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
AU$147
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very accommodating of our late arrival from the ferry. The room was a good size and had a super comfy bed. The staff were all very welcoming, polite & helpful. Great location right in town. We would happily stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds

Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds

Mahau Sound Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Mahau Sound. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Kenepuru Sounds are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Lovely spot. Comfortable

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
Fantastic apartment with an incredible view! We wished we were staying longer. Check in and out very easy. We chose the apartment because it was convenient for our early morning Interislander Ferry, but it would have been a great base for a lot longer stay. We were able to do some wine tasting in ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Remote Pelorus Sound Kiwi Bach on the Beach with Great Views

Remote Pelorus Sound Kiwi Bach on the Beach with Great Views

Totaranui Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Totaranui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction Pelorus Sound is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
The bach is nestled among beautiful gardens and the house has a great view down the garden to the sea.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Remote Pelorus Sound Kiwi Bach on the Beach with Great Views
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