Activities with Kenepuru Water Taxi

A mussel harvester at work

Pete will take you to see and hear about the Greenshell® mussel industry, the lifestyles and occupations, ship wreck, past Skiddaw Reserve, history, birdlife, flora and fauna. He can tell you about the present and also stories from the past.

Cruise and wine tasting

Visit the first winery within the Marlborough Sound. Be picked up from your accommodation and taken to Waitaria Bay where you will be met by Melanie and Robert Pierce for a guided tour of their property, Bayview Farm and Winery, Melanie will explain to you about their hand crafted wines which you will be able to sample, and then later purchase.

Or just ask us what you want to see and your interests, and we can arrange a tour to suit your individual requirements.

Queen Charlotte Track

The world renowned Queen Charlotte Track runs along the ridge-line between the Queen Charlotte Sound and Kenepuru Sound. It's 71 kms long and has spectacular views of both Sounds.

Do you need a couple of days relaxation while walking the track? Check out the accommodation on 'our' side, and we can bring you over from either Portage or Te Mahia at a time to suit you. Make sure we know where your pack has been dropped off, so we know where to find it!

Or are you staying in the Kenepuru Sound and only want to walk between Portage and Te Mahia? You walk one way and we can drop-off and / or pick you up from your place of accommodation.

Skiddaw Reserve Track

This pristine piece of native bush is one of the few remaining areas of bush that goes to the water edge and has never been milled. We can drop you off, so that you can walk along the track. Don't miss the large Rimu tree on the side of the road, just before you get out of the bush. Stop off for morning or afternoon tea, or lunch at Raetihi Lodge before returning by our water taxi to your accommodation.

Cycling and Kayaking

We can transport your cycles or kayaks at a place and time to be arranged, so you can discover the Kenepuru Sound at your own pace.

Nopera Golf Course

Make it a day out. We can pick you up from Te Mahia Bay which is only 45 minutes driving from Havelock or 60 minutes from Picton.

Situated on a working farm, this 18 hole course has electric fences around the greens to keep the lambs and other animals off. As well as sheep and cattle, you will see Pukeko's, weka's and wild ducks. You'll be excused if you forget your golf when you get to the top of Robb's Knob and admire the view - it is stunning.

Club days are Saturday and Wednesday, tee-off at 10.00am. Club hire also can be arranged.

Take a packed lunch and sit at the top of Robb's Knob and enjoy the view down the course and out the bay.

After your game of golf, Raetihi Lodge is available for morning or afternoon teas, or lunches. Relax with a glass of wine, or have one of Juli Steven's rejuvenating massages. She uses a wide selection of therapeutic essential oils on your body, while inhaling steam, as well as hot rocks and towels to relax, invigorate and relieve pain. Highly recommended.