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Outer Marlborough Sounds

Get Away from the Ferry Traffic

The outer sounds are a different world from the Picton waterfront. Fewer boats, no big ferries, sheltered coves that actually feel quiet. Bloody idyllic on a good day. The trick is getting out there from Havelock rather than Picton - far less boat traffic, and the coastline you'll see is just as good.

The Mail Run is the Move

The Pelorus Sound Mail Run Cruise out of Havelock is my pick for this area. It's a working mail run, so you're out there while real stuff is happening, not just ticking off a tourist loop. The RANKERS promo code gets you a discount on the cruise, which is a nice bonus on top of an already good day out.

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Outer Marlborough Sounds

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Cannibal Cove Camping Ground

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Piwakawaka Track

Elaine Bay

4.7 3 reviews

Time: 45 min one way

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Elaine Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.4 29 reviews

The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports...

4.4 13 reviews

Titirangi Farm is a sheep and cattle farm situated in the outer Pelorus Sound. It has stunning views to the Chetwode and Titi Islands. Titirangi...

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French Pass Recreation Reserve

French Pass Campsite

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

4 17 reviews

A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge...

The view from the Lucky Bay Campsite

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

Waiona Bay, Deep Bay Scenic Reserve

Waiona Bay Campsite

Outer Pelorus Sound

Boat access only

South Arm Camping Ground

Boat access only.

2 km return | 40 minutes return

Moawhitu Camping Ground

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Mill Arm Camping Ground

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

Penguin Bay Camping Ground

Boat access only