Mahau Sound

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

The Boathouse Lodge

The Boathouse Lodge

2 out of 5
9 Auckland St Picton Marlborough
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM172 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
RM172
RM197 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (177 reviews)
very close to everything.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough

5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets Blenheim
The price is RM347 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM347
RM399 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice soft bed.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
The price is RM325 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
RM325
RM374 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (984 reviews)
Excellent had all we needed

Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
Fantastic stay. The apartment is modern, spacious, and very well designed. The kitchen is excellent, with a very large range and plenty of space if you enjoy cooking. Everything is comfortable and it comes with underground parking. The views are beautiful, and the location is hard to beat. You can ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Picton Campervan Park

Picton Campervan Park

4.5 out of 5
42 Kent Street Picton
Stay at this campsite in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Nelson Square are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
For what this is (a cabin in a campervan park), it was excellent. The cabin was private, clean, and quiet. There's obviously no view and the amenities are all shared (shared bathroom/toilets/showers, shared communal area) but everything was in pretty good/decent shape. It's not a 5 star luxury hotel ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Picton Campervan Park
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
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