Pier B, Havelock MarinaHavelock,MarlboroughPhone: +64 3 574 1088 Mobile: +64 27 900 9000 Email us. A charge may also be applied for extra freight other than general luggage and groceries, e.g. Our 15-metre catamaran can accommodate up to 99 passengers. They've upgraded to a shiny new 14-metre long boat to celebrate their centenary, and tourists get to see families waiting on the jetty, with children, dogs or even a kunekune pig in tow, to collect parcels. Find out more about what there is to do in New Zealand. Well, my goodness, they really do.". Passengers are advised to always follow the instructions of the skipper and crew. The boat also swings by mussel farms, and tourists learn about the roots of the valuable industry before stopping in for a plate of smoked mussels at Te Rawa. Not surprisingly, one of the settlements on this stretch of coast is ⦠As part of their renovations, Anne and Rob pulled out the existing bar and chopped it in half, moving it to the cafe, and replaced it with their large grand bar they bought secondhand in Dubai. These are loaded at the discretion of the skipper and due to loadings on the boat on the day. We advise passengers to book earlier than their day of travel to avoid disappointment. Our Sunday Cruise is what happens when the postie takes a day off over summer. I'll be so lonely'.". Talk to us and we’ll help you find it. The four moving guys couldn't even do it.". Havelock Marina, where we are based, has a pay and display parking area which allow overnight stays. This playlist contains a range of videos to help you 'Get Outdoors' and #MakeItHomeNZ. The grey shading corresponds to nighttime hours between sunset and sunrise at Opononi. All our routes guarantee stunning scenery, the chance to spot amazing wildlife and fun, entertaining commentary from our onboard crew. Yes we do - you can purchase a voucher here. The Pelorus Mail Boat has been delivering mail, groceries and goods to residents in remote locations in the scenic Marlborough Sounds for more than a century. When their belongings arrived in a shipping container, there were 826 boxes to unpack, Anne says. Guests can catch blue cod, gurnard, snapper and kingfisher from the wharf. We may also see New Zealand fur seals, stingrays and dusky dolphins, common dolphins and bottle nose dolphins, along with very occasional sightings of orca. Yes – check our Transfers page and map for more information. Anne, originally from Glasgow and later an associate director of a tertiary institution in Dubai, met Rob at a pub in Dubai in 2002 "after the rugby Sevens", Anne says. READ MORE: * New mail boat in the post for Marlborough Sounds * Pelorus Mail Boat replacement not from international waters * Restaurant and hotel review: The Marlborough Lodge, "There was no phone, no heating in the whole building except for a little gas heater, and by the second night it had run out of gas.". Anne had an alarming run in with wildlife during her first week, she says. Best Dining in Picton, Marlborough Region: See 7,151 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of 45 Picton restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. Exploring the Marlborough Sounds by mail boat is a truly unique experience. New Zealand Tourism Guide provides New Zealand region information with its directory of tourism and travel companies. "I was in here in the dark and all I could hear was this wild animal call, it was really loud. Paul "Rocky" Fidow plays live music at lunch and during dinner. Anne was limping. The honeymoon suite, the Kingfisher, is a self-contained apartment on the first floor with white linen on a four-poster bed, a television, lounge and kitchenette. If the weather is not to your liking, you're welcome to change your booking to another ⦠Bring your own lunch. All our Mail Boat day cruises include stunning scenery, spectacular wildlife, and an adventure you will never forget. Enjoy beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife and peace like never before as our postie takes a relaxing cruise around the scenic Pelorus Sound. Just bring an extra layer or two and a woolly hat, and you’ll enjoy some spectacular light and colours. Phone 03 574 1088 or 027 900 9000. Plan for a safe trip. Days 0â3 Weather Summary: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Sounds Great Holiday Homes are located in Havelock, Picton, Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sound, Mahau Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound. lawnmowers, boat motors etc. "In the middle of winter, having never lived in New Zealand before, all alone, at a place you can only get to by boat. The weather, tide, time of year and luck all play a part in what we see. "People say the Sounds community look out for you. Definitely. It was the only pump boaties could use in the Pelorus Sound, north of Havelock. They decided to retire in New Zealand, and Anne fell in love with the Marlborough Sounds, choosing a waterfront house in Mahau Sound. "We've just fallen in love with the place. Learn more. "Few men can go past the lamb shank and mash with rosemary and mint gravy," Anne says. We provide complimentary tea, coffee and water onboard. ã¹ãã ã§ãä¸çã§æãè±èªã®è¦æãªæ¥æ¬äººãããæãè±èªã®å¾æãªæ¥æ¬äººã¸ã Anne hadn't stocked the kitchen, she hadn't made up the guest rooms and there was barely any furniture. 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