Havelock Travel Guide

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Marlborough which includes forests, mountains and a marina
Havelock featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Marlborough which includes forests, a bay or harbour and mountains
Marlborough showing mountains, forests and tranquil scenes
Havelock showing a bay or harbour
The “Green-lipped Mussel Capital of the World” in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds makes the most of nature’s gifts.

The stunning Pelorus and Kaituna rivers flow into the even more stunning Pelorus and Kenepuru sounds, right where Havelock sits right by the water’s edge. It’s a great place to tune into nature by hiking, cycling, sailing or kayaking around the sounds. After exploring the Marlborough Sounds, visit the shops, art galleries and cafés in Havelock’s colonial town centre. Did we mention the mussels? Don’t forget to try those mussels!

Peaceful, private and stunning  views
Peaceful, private and stunning views
Mahakipawa Arm
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Havelock. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Eco ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Views and sunsets!
"An incredible vacation spot! Fun with the kayaks and loved just looking at the view off the deck!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Peaceful, private and stunning views
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road, Marlborough, Picton
The price is AU$124 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location spacious room"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Picton Yacht Club Hotel
The Boathouse Lodge
The Boathouse Lodge
2 out of 5
9 Auckland St, Picton, Marlborough
The price is AU$86 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Picton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton Foreshore are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Was very clean and comfortable and host was very accommodating."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

The Boathouse Lodge
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.
Peaceful, private and stunning  views
Peaceful, private and stunning views
Mahakipawa Arm
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Havelock. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Eco ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
Views and sunsets!
"An incredible vacation spot! Fun with the kayaks and loved just looking at the view off the deck!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Peaceful, private and stunning views
Bora castle.
Cottage with stunning sea views.
Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.
Havelock
Stay at this cottage in Havelock. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Pelorus Eco Adventures and Mahakipawa Arm are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Excellent property!
"We loved staying here. We were 2 couples. We loved that each bedroom had ots owm ensuite. The home was rxtremely clean and had a very well stocked kitchen (dishes, pots and pans, serving bowls, utensils) for preparing meals. We used the kayaks and loved it. Check in and check out wad a breeze. We ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Bora castle. Cottage with stunning sea views.
Marlborough Sounds  Holiday  Home
Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home
Mahakipawa Arm
Stay at this vacation home in Havelock. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Eco ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Lovely view
"The house has a wonderful view over the Mahakipawa Arm. We spent three beautiful nights there. When we arrived, there were a few issues with cleanliness which I shared with the property manager. It's a lovely, albeit basic space. We were a party of three, and we cooked every night. Kitchen items ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2024

Marlborough Sounds Holiday Home
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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Reviews of Havelock

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The mussel cruise was great as was the mussels! And the local pub has good beer and a good pub menu to choose from.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town, with a few nice things to do, enough to entertain you for one day or two. Glow worms, waterfall walk and marina Bay a few highlights to mension

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Typical ageing small town NZ, struggling to survive. The profits from the mussel capital of NZ don't appear to be spent in the town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the Mail Run on Pelorus Sound.......also enjoyed French Pass!