Mahau Sound Travel Guide

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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
Mahau Sound
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).

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! (1 review)
What a great find!
This is a lovely well appointed property which suited our needs perfectly. Sarah was wonderful to interact with and also very supportive about our dog who also enjoyed her stay, in part because of Sarah’s beautiful dog Nix. I highly recommend.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home

Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home

Picton Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Mahau Sound. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds are located nearby.
Wow! What an amazing view from both inside and the deck, the private beach was fantastic. We had a great time and would stay there again.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is AU$148 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$148
17 Jan - 18 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
Nice staff!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (1 review)
What a great find!
This is a lovely well appointed property which suited our needs perfectly. Sarah was wonderful to interact with and also very supportive about our dog who also enjoyed her stay, in part because of Sarah’s beautiful dog Nix. I highly recommend.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home

Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home

Picton Marlborough
Stay at this holiday home in Mahau Sound. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okiwa Bay and Kenepuru Sounds are located nearby.
Wow! What an amazing view from both inside and the deck, the private beach was fantastic. We had a great time and would stay there again.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Seabreeze Stay - Kenepuru Sound Holiday Home
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! (259 reviews)
Spacious, easy check in, good amenities

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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