Mahau Sound

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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 RM265 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
RM265
RM305 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Room was very spacious and comfortable. A bit more bedroom drawer and bathroom storage would be useful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very convenient location - central to wineries, restaurants, shops and airport. Ample and free parking. Only had dinner at the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel

4 out of 5
32 High Street (Main Street) Picton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM230 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
RM230
RM265 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Extremely comfortable bed, good linen and very clean premises. I’d suggest that a little milk and some packets of raw sugar alongside the usual teas and coffee-making stuff in the kitchen would be welcomed by many travellers. D"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is RM269 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
RM269
RM309 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Th⅚is is a gem of a little apartment hotel. The room was spotless clean, large and well-appointed. The balcony has a breathtaking view of the harbor and waterfront. The location is convenient- a short walk from the high street. All of the necessities are within easy. I had such a nice stay. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Harbour View 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 War Memorial and Picton Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 May 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 Nelson Square and Waitohi Recreational Reserve are ...
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
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