Mahau Sound

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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 S$89 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
S$89
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Blenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, amazing bed. Good location"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 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 S$77 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
S$77
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Picton ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay, right in the middle of the main street ! We have stayed here several times now and the Hosts are amazing, so friendly and helpful with local knowledge. Rooms are older but spotlessly clean, and wonderfully quiet at night 👍"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2026

Picton Accommodation Gateway Motel
Harbour View Motel

Harbour View Motel

4.5 out of 5
30 Waikawa Road Picton
The price is S$99 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
S$99
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Picton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Due to the location the parking is terrible. Would recommend large vehicles park on the road. Aside from that everything was upto a good standard."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Picton War Memorial and Picton Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (270 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 May, 2026

Picton Waterfront Apartments
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