Kenepuru Water Taxi, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Our boat Kenepuru 1

We provide water transport for people who are staying at Hopewell Lodge, Raetihi Lodge, St Omer Lodge and other destinations within the Kenepuru Sound either by connecting with the water-taxi from Picton via the Portage, or picking you up from Te Mahia, Portage or Havelock. We are available 7 days a week, and don't run to a time-table, so you are usually able to travel when it suits you. We are here to help you discover the Kenepuru Sound. Come for a visit and explore this unique and diverse area we call home. Contact us for prices, times and connecting bookings from/to Picton.

All bookings are essential.

Transport to Holiday Destinations in Kenepuru Sound

• From Portage via water taxi from Picton. We connect with the Cougar Line and Arrow Water Taxis who run the services between Picton and Torea Bay, from where the Portage bus will bring you to the Kenepuru Sound. You will then connect with us at the Portage.
• From Te Mahia - Drive to Te Mahia, it's only 45 minutes driving from Havelock, or 60 minutes from Picton.
• From Havelock by arrangement.

Queen Charlotte Track in Marlborough

• Take a break for a day or two, after walking/cycling to Portage or Te Mahia - stay at one of the accommodation places on 'our' side of the Sound.
• Or while staying on this side, just walk the track between Portage and Te Mahia, and get picked up / dropped off at either of these two destinations.

Cruise the Marlborough Sounds

• History, lifestyles and Greenshell® mussels.
• Wine tasting at first winery within the Kenepuru Sound.

Other reasons to use Kenepuru Water Taxis

• Play golf at the Nopera Bay Golf Course.
• Lunches or dinners at Raetihi Lodge, Portage Resort.
• Massage at Raetihi Lodge.
• Make it a day out - combine golf, a massage and lunch.
• Picnic on a beach.
• Transfer your cycles or kayaks.
• Work or business - same day returns.

The sparkling waters of
Kenepuru Sound