Mahau Sound

Travel 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 RM277 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
RM277
RM318 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM255 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
RM255
RM293 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff went out of their way to assist in charging our car. Motel was clean but aged."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Harbour View Motel
Picton Beachcomber Inn

Picton Beachcomber Inn

3 out of 5
27 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM226 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
RM226
RM260 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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)
"I had x2 stays at the Inn while travelling up north then back home. Heater on when I arrived in late, the room very clean, a quick trip to the ferry terminal. Staff easy to chat with on the phone. I’d definitely stay again , parking available and they have a restaurant( can’t comment on this as I ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Picton Beachcomber Inn
See all 262 properties in Mahau Sound
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.
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 War Memorial and Picton Museum are located ...
Picton Waterfront Apartments
The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only

3.5 out of 5
Private Bag 65012 Te Rawa
Stay at this beach apartment in Te Rawa. Enjoy a private beach, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Pelorus Sound and Tarakaipā ...
The Lodge At Te Rawa - Boat Access Only
Antares Homestay

Antares Homestay

3.5 out of 5
106 Jeffries Road Rapaura
Stay at this aparthotel in Rapaura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hans Herzog Estate and No.1 Family Estate are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"They squeezed us in when all flights to Wellington were cancelled due to inclimate weather. Ultra accommodating. Delightful hosts, super clean room, very welcoming. Our stay could not have been better. Absolute highest recommendation."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Antares Homestay
See all properties in Mahau Sound
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.