| a guest lounge has a fireplace, a pool table and board games. they come with free wi-fi, minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities. it's only accessible by boat, plane or helicopter. there's also a pier and a beach with a swimming area. the lodge offers an elegant restaurant overlooking the sound, as well as a cocktail bar and a patio. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add sea or garden views. the relaxed, warmly decorated rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, and balconies or patios. in the south island, this remote, 1930's lodge built with a private beach is on the kenepuru sound. use of mountain bikes, stand-up paddle boards and kayaks is free
Wellington International Airport 6 hr 38
Kenepuru Sound (4 min)
Kayaking and camping Greenshell Mussel Cruise (2 hr 17) Grove Arm (2 hr 8) Edwin Fox Museum (2 hr 30)
Nautical exhibits featuring an 1853 teak vessel that once transported troops, immigrants & convicts. Motuara Island (2 hr 36) EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (2 hr 30)
Native fish & reptiles, including the rare tuatara, in a waterfront setting with tours & feedings. Bob's Bay (2 hr 34) Lochmara Bay (1 hr 23) Picton Heritage& Whaling Museum (2 hr 29) Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hr 26) Te Mahia Bay (1 hr 30) Mistletoe Bay (1 hr 34) Seafood Odyssea Cruise (2 hr 30)
Seafood and salmon Tirohanga Track (2 hr 31)
6.5-km. hiking trail to the volcanic Pirongia summit, with views of Mounts Taranaki & Ruapehu. Marlborough Flyer (2 hr 29) |
