| a 2-bedroom cottage adds a private kitchen. there's no air-conditioning. the cosy rooms offer free wi-fi, as well as shared bathrooms, dining/living areas and kitchens. amenities include a hot tub and use of bikes, kayaks and fishing equipment, as well as golf clubs and water ski rental. there are also gardens with bbq facilities, hammocks and outdoor seating. this airy waterfront hostel is less than a minute from the shores of the kenepuru sound and 8 minutes' walk from the kenepuru water taxi. some have en suite bathrooms and balconies with views of kenepuru sound. guests have beach access. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. parking is free
Wellington International Airport 6 hr 41
Te Mahia Bay (1 hr 33) Edwin Fox Museum (2 hr 33)
Nautical exhibits featuring an 1853 teak vessel that once transported troops, immigrants & convicts. EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (2 hr 32)
Native fish & reptiles, including the rare tuatara, in a waterfront setting with tours & feedings. Marlborough Flyer (2 hr 32) Motuara Island (2 hr 39) Kenepuru Sound (7 min)
Kayaking and camping Tirohanga Track (2 hr 33)
6.5-km. hiking trail to the volcanic Pirongia summit, with views of Mounts Taranaki & Ruapehu. Bob's Bay (2 hr 37) Seafood Odyssea Cruise (2 hr 33)
Seafood and salmon Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hr 28) Greenshell Mussel Cruise (2 hr 20) Picton Heritage& Whaling Museum (2 hr 32) Mistletoe Bay (1 hr 36) Lochmara Bay (1 hr 26) Grove Arm (2 hr 11) | 
