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$108 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$108
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"We couldn't ask for more! This place was superb! It was great value for money!!! We will definitely go back when we visit Blemheim next time."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is AU$119 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$119
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Harbour View Motel
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is AU$104 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$104
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"quite a large motel but very well run with some great rooms looking out to Picton Harbour on levels 2 and 3"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
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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 ...
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! (7 reviews)
"Lovely place, great to chill out, enjoy the fishing and kayaking, having a lovely comfy place to come back to each night. Definitely will be returning. Easy comms with owners, beautiful gardens. Dogs loved it and so did we. Thank you."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Remote Pelorus Sound Kiwi Bach on the Beach with Great Views
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