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Things to Do in Marlborough Sounds Area

Things to see and do in Marlborough Sounds Area, Marlborough Sounds Area highlights, Marlborough Sounds Area activities and attractions, and points of interest in Marlborough Sounds Area - the ALL NEW Jasons Marlborough Sounds Area Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Marlborough Sounds Area.

  • Picton
    A picturesque town, Picton is known for its placid waters, fishing, waterskiing and speedboat and rowing regattas. The town's museum has displays of the area's whaling past.
  • The Edwin Fox
    A 19th century teak sailing ship undergoing restoration on Picton's foreshore, and the last surviving ship that carried convicts to Australia.
  • Waikawa Marina
    A world-class marina facility 5km north-east of Picton, and the second largest marina in the South Island.
  • Queen Charlotte Sound
    With its many bays and inlets, Queen Charlotte is the smaller of the two main sounds, and accessible by launch from Picton.
  • Pelorus Sound
    The largest sound, Pelorus is a maze of waterways with bays, coves, smaller sounds and islands. It is accessible by launch from Havelock.
  • Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
    Stunning native bush in a reserve providing walks, swimming and camping.
  • Queen Charlotte Track
    A 69km walk through native bush, along skyline ridges and around pristine bays, stretching from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa.
  • Queen Charlotte Drive
    A popular touring route to Havelock and Nelson offering magnificent vantage points over the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
  • Nydia Track
    A two-day Marlborough Sounds track from Kaiuma Bay near Havelock to Duncan Bay in Tennyson Inlet.
  • Canvastown
    A historic goldmining township 51km north-west of Blenheim.
  • French Pass
    A tiny settlement with a unique tidal pass. The area is well known as the haunt of the famous dolphin Pelorus Jack, which piloted vessels across Admiralty Bay from 1888 to 1912.

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