Havelock Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay. An authentic Marlborough Sounds bach with plenty of thoughtful touches. Stunning views and plenty of things to do in the area, though just staying at the bach was the best thing to do. Thank you Penny!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 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, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pelorus Eco Adventures and Mahakipawa Arm are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 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.
Waterfront & spacious.  Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
Waterfront & spacious. Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
Havelock
Stay at this vacation home in Havelock. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Eco Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Ideal place for chilling out
"Property was excellent - comfortable, luxurious, and well-equipped. Awesome views from the balcony. It is ideal for chilling out or meditating."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Waterfront & spacious. Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
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, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay. An authentic Marlborough Sounds bach with plenty of thoughtful touches. Stunning views and plenty of things to do in the area, though just staying at the bach was the best thing to do. Thank you Penny!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 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, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pelorus Eco Adventures and Mahakipawa Arm are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (106 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.
Waterfront & spacious.  Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
Waterfront & spacious. Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
Havelock
Stay at this vacation home in Havelock. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mahakipawa Arm and Pelorus Eco Adventures ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Ideal place for chilling out
"Property was excellent - comfortable, luxurious, and well-equipped. Awesome views from the balcony. It is ideal for chilling out or meditating."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Waterfront & spacious. Room for cars & boat trailer. 6KM from Havelock Marina
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!