Other Activities:
Things To Do Locally
1. Adventure
Hunting, fishing, jet skis, sea kayaking, sky dive, kiting, punting, canoing,
helicopters, self-drive power boats, adventure valley, fast boat trip, jet
boat, shark dive, sport fish, dolphin swim, seal swim
2: Culture, History and Local Information
Historic Cottages, Local History Museums, Specialist Museums, National Museums,
Historic Ships, Art Galleries and Studios, Arts and Crafts Trails, Cultural
Tour, Day Spas
3: Family Activities
Mini Golf, Outdoor adventure playground, Indoor Go Karts, Pet Fish Tour, Aquatic
Center, Fishing Trips
4. Food and Drink:
Wineries, Winery Eateries, Restaurants, Local Cafes, Markets, Chocolate Factory,
Preserves, Brewery tour, Catered Boat trips (Sounds and River), Helicopter
trips to restaurants
5. General Tourism:
River and sea boat trips, Plane and Helicopter Flights, Float plane trips,
Garden Visits
6: Nature (Eco tourism)
Native Bush, Walks, Bird Sanctuaries, Aquariums, Sea Life tours (dolphins,
seals birds), Kayaking, Wildlife tours, Mussel and Salmon Farm Tours, Caves.
7: Photography (included in other categories)
8. Shopping
CBD's Blenheim, Havelock, Picton, Nelson, Richmond.
9. Sports :
Golf, Flying, Fishing (river and sea), Kayaking, Sailing, Power boating, Water
Skiing, Diving, Paragliding, Parachuting, Mountain Biking, Hunting, 4x4 Biking,
Horse Riding, Walks
10. Festivals, Events and Markets:
Marlborough: Havelock Mussel Festival, Marlborough Wine and Food Festival,
Blues, Brews & BBQs, Garden Marlborough, Artageous, Market Day, Garden
Fete, Summer Concert Series, Tua Marina Rodeo, Forrest Estate Grape Ride,
Classic Fighters, A&P Shows (Rai, Blenheim, Flaxbourne), Saturday Markets,
Farmers’ Market and many more (See Destination Marlborough)
Nelson: Saturday Market, Farmers’ Market, Sealord Summer Festival, Last of the Summer Fare, Seresin Estate Antique and Classic Boat Show, Maungatapu Gold Murderers Mountain Bike Trail, Taste Tasman, Trolley Derby, Rainbow Rage and many more (See Destination Nelson)
Local
Facilities:
Closest townships:
Rai Valley (West on SH 6 ...7 mins)
Canvastown (East on SH 6 .. 5 mins)
Havelock (East on SH 6 ..10 mins)
Linkwater (East on Queen Charlotte Drive .. 30 mins)
Renwick (East on SH 6 ..35 mins)
Closest towns:
Blenheim (E on SH 6 ..45 mins)
Picton (E .. 60 mins)
Closest city:
Nelson (W on SH 6 ..45 mins)
All the following are the closest
Fuel/Garage: .............Havelock, Rai Valley, Linkwater, Renwick
Service Station: .............Havelock
ATM: .............Blenheim, Nelson
Cell Ph. Coverage:...........Canvastown
Information Centres:.....Havelock (Soundz Interesting, YHA)
Groceries: ............Havelock (Four Square shop), Rai Valley (Rai Trading)
Supermarket: Havelock Four Square (small), Renwick Supervalue
Pubs (all serve food):.....Rai Valley, Canvastown, Havelock, Linkwater, Renwick
Bottlestores: .........Havelock Hotel, Havelock Four Square,Soundz Interesting
for local liqueurs(Havelock), Renwick Tavern and Renwick Supervalue Supermarket
Cafes/ Tearooms: ......Pelorus Bridge, Rai Valley, Havelock
Restaurants: ......Havelock - various
Postal Agencies: ......Rai Valley (Rai Trading), Havelock (Soundz Interesting)
Post Office: ......Renwick
Chemist: ......Havelock, Renwick
Medical Centre: ......Havelock
Hospital: ......Blenheim, Nelson
Ambulance: .....Havelock (depends on availability of volunteer crew)
Police: .....Havelock, Renwick
Fire Service: .....Havelock, Rai Valley
General Shopping: .....Havelock
Airports: .....Blenheim, Nelson, Picton
Train Station: ......Blenheim
Bus Stops: .....Rai Valley, Havelock
Shuttles: ......Front gate, Pelorus Bridge