Mahau Sound Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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).

Picton Yacht Club Hotel
Picton Yacht Club Hotel
3.5 out of 5
25 Waikawa Road, Marlborough, Picton
The price is AU$132 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$132
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 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (50 reviews)
Home away from home
"Clean and tidy, a home away from home atmosphere. Very convenient location near the waterfront, and ferry port."

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

The Boathouse Lodge
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
5 out of 5
Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim
The price is AU$131 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Room looked very worn and tired. Nightstands were scratched and worn, Bedspread needing replacing."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Carnmore Chateau Marlborough
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Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
Serenity, Comfort and Peace in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds
Mahau Sound
Stay at this vacation home in Mahau Sound. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Kenepuru Sounds are located nearby.
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
Picton Waterfront Apartments
Picton Waterfront Apartments
4 out of 5
3/6 London Quay, Picton, Marlborough
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton War Memorial ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (251 reviews)
Stunning
"Beautiful apartment in great location. Superb views"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Picton Campervan Park
Picton Campervan Park
4.5 out of 5
42 Kent Street, Picton
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified campground in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"Nice place to stay , easy to find. Nice people."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Picton Campervan Park
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