Mahau Sound

Travel Guide

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 P3,987 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P3,987
P4,585 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 Jun 27, 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 P3,458 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P3,458
P3,977 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 Jun 20, 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is P3,437 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
P3,437
P3,952 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our 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 Jun 14, 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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton Ferry Terminal and Picton War Memorial are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Picton Waterfront Apartments
Picton Campervan Park

Picton Campervan Park

4.5 out of 5
42 Kent Street Picton
Stay at this campground in Picton. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Mar 16, 2026

Picton Campervan Park
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