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Thinking holiday in the Marlborough Sounds? Think Kulak!
| Attractions- restauarants, cafes, sight seeing etc |
| Bay of Many Coves Resort Restaurant and Cafe. A luxury resort offering fantastic local produce in a cafe and restaurant setting. www.bayofmanycovesresort.co.nz |
| Lochmara Lodge Restaurant and Cafe. Open all day for breakfast through to dinner, the restaurant offers local seasonal produce as well as wild and organically grown. Simple, rustic and full of flavour. www.lochmaralodge.co.nz |
| Linkwater Lodge Linkwater Lodge offers a restaurant and bar with country style cooking and a la carte menus. Open anytime. linkwatercountryinn@xtra.co.nz |
| Linkwater Organics New potatoes, strawberries, raspberries, spinach, broad beans, lettuce and more. We always have new produce coming along, pop in and see whats been picked. Or place an order. 1128 Queen Charlotte Drive, (03) 574 1194 |
Linkwater Services
A good all round country store. Selling petrol and oil, beer and wine, fishing tackle and bait, party ice, daily paper, also
does paper orders, fresh milk and bread, basic fruit and vege, basic groceries, gifts and cards section.
1173 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater. 03 57 42201
A good all round country store. Selling petrol and oil, beer and wine, fishing tackle and bait, party ice, daily paper, also
does paper orders, fresh milk and bread, basic fruit and vege, basic groceries, gifts and cards section.
1173 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater. 03 57 42201
Other leisure time activities:
Tai Tane Pottery
Based in Mahakipawa Arm, Queen Charlotte Drive. A lovely selection of handmade pottery with a small
studio for those that are interested in watching.
www.taitanepottery.co.nz
Based in Mahakipawa Arm, Queen Charlotte Drive. A lovely selection of handmade pottery with a small
studio for those that are interested in watching.
www.taitanepottery.co.nz
Lochmara Lodge Arts centre.
The lodge has its own 11 acre living gallery or sculpture trail, 2 indoor galleries and also hold annual events for
local artists or the public including workshops and exhibitions.
www.lochmaralodge.co.nz
The lodge has its own 11 acre living gallery or sculpture trail, 2 indoor galleries and also hold annual events for
local artists or the public including workshops and exhibitions.
www.lochmaralodge.co.nz
| Kulak Kayak, canoe, dinghy and outboard hire Kulak offers basic kayak and canoes for hire as well as dinghy and small outboard hire. All come with life jackets. This is restricted to the Queen Charlotte Sounds only and via boat access only properites. This is a first in first serve basis and consideration will be given first to each booking for safety reasons. Email me now to enquire about booking a kayak/canoe, dinghy and outboard |
| The Marlborough Sounds have numerous attractions and activities available and depending on the location you chose to rent in, some are more available than others |
Adventure:
The Marlborough Sounds have a lot to offer in the way of adventure.
From tramping and camping out, to mountain biking and kayaking
trips, fishing and scuba diving, water sports and sailing.
Make your way by boat, or in some cases by car, arrange for a
water taxi service or go with an experienced adventure company.
The Marlborough Sounds have a lot to offer in the way of adventure.
From tramping and camping out, to mountain biking and kayaking
trips, fishing and scuba diving, water sports and sailing.
Make your way by boat, or in some cases by car, arrange for a
water taxi service or go with an experienced adventure company.
Dive Marlborough
Picton's only dedicated PADI dive facility. Based out of Waikawa Bay, they operate regular diving trips to the
outer Marlborough Sounds, consisting of 2 guided dives and lunch.
www.godive.co.nz
Picton's only dedicated PADI dive facility. Based out of Waikawa Bay, they operate regular diving trips to the
outer Marlborough Sounds, consisting of 2 guided dives and lunch.
www.godive.co.nz
| Sea Kayaking Adventures Based in Anakiwa, they offer kayaks for rental and also kayaking tours www.nzseakayaking.com |
| Sounds Connection Tour group organisers, from wineries and specialist tours to fishing trips and water taxis www.soundsconnection.co.nz |
Wild life and Eco tours:
The Marlborough Sounds are a nature reserve full of wildlife, both native
and introduced. You may find Dolphins and the occasional Orca. Native
birds such as the Black Robin and Kiwi can be found on island reserves,
and Tui, Weka and Wood Pigeons at you back doorstep if you're lucky.
Wild boar and deer roam the native bush and the sea is a treasure trove of
many species of marine life.
The Marlborough Sounds are a nature reserve full of wildlife, both native
and introduced. You may find Dolphins and the occasional Orca. Native
birds such as the Black Robin and Kiwi can be found on island reserves,
and Tui, Weka and Wood Pigeons at you back doorstep if you're lucky.
Wild boar and deer roam the native bush and the sea is a treasure trove of
many species of marine life.
| Dolphin Watch Ecotours This award winning company offers you eco tours, including the Motorua Island Reserve, dolphin watching, dolphin swimming, walkways, bird watching and the scenic experience. www.naturetours.co.nz |
| Motorua Island This beautiful little island is a DOC reserve and home to some of New Zealands endangered species including the Saddleback, South Island Robin, Brown Kiwi and Green Gheko, as well as Wood Pigeons, Blue Penguins, Bellbirds and many others. Dolphin Watch (listed above) also provides eco tours of the island. |
Restaurants, cafes and shops:
Tucked away in some of the most remote places you will find some fantastic dining
experiences, or in the townships some delightful little cafes and bars. Book the night away
at a restaurant, drop in for a snack at a local cafe or to buy some much needed supplies.
Tucked away in some of the most remote places you will find some fantastic dining
experiences, or in the townships some delightful little cafes and bars. Book the night away
at a restaurant, drop in for a snack at a local cafe or to buy some much needed supplies.
| Compass Charters Hire your own boat or book a Bach n Boat package and have it all. www.compasscharters.co.nz |
| Queen Charlotte Track Many of Kulaks rental properties are within walking distance of the track. This allows you to do day trips on parts of the track and back again to your rental property- or be adventureous and stay at Kulak properties along the way (special conditions apply) Go to our Queen Charlotte Track page for more details. |
| Beachcomber Cruises A variety of cruises through the Queen Charlotte Sound, including the mail run, wedding cruises, Queen Charlotte Track and lunch cruises. www.mailboat.co.nz |