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offering around eight sailings in each direction daily. The North-South journey is just over
three hours, with fares starting at around $55 per person each way.
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Havelock
03 / POP 500
Situated at the confluence of the Pelorus and Kaiuma Rivers, 35km from Blenheim and
73km from Nelson, Havelock is the western bookend of the picturesque 35km Queen Char-
lotte Drive, which goes through to Picton. The self-proclaimed 'Greenshell Mussel Capital
of the World' is hardly the most rock-and-roll of NZ towns, but it's your best base for the
Nydia Track and a logical one for Pelorus Track, as you'll readily locate most necessities.
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Sleeping & Eating
HOLIDAY PARK$
Havelock Motor Camp
( 03-574 2339;
www.havelockmotorcamp.co.nz;
24 Inglis St; campsites from $30, d $50)
Conveni-
ently located near the marina, this workaday place has tent sites and basic cabins.
HOSTEL$
Blue Moon
( 03-574 2212;
www.bluemoonhavelock.co.nz;
48 Main Rd, Havelock; dm $28, r with/without bath-
room $96/76; )
This largely unremarkable lodge has homely rooms in the main house
(one with en suite), as well as cabins and a bunkhouse in the yard (along with a spa pool).
The lounge and kitchen are pleasant and relaxed, as is the sunny barbecue deck. Hosts run
shuttle transport servicing the Nydia Track, Queen Charlotte, and surrounds.
HOLIDAY PARK$
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
( 03-574 2806, 0800 727 578;
www.smithsfarm.co.nz;
1419 Queen Charlotte Dr, Linkwater; campsites
from $16, cabins $60-130, units $130; )
Handily located within walking distance of the
Anakiwa end of the Queen Charlotte Track, right on Queen Charlotte Drive, this lovely, rur-
al park has its own nearby waterfall and glowworm dell.
MOTEL$$$
Havelock Garden Motel
