Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAORI NZ: MARLBOROUGH
& NELSON
While Maori culture on the South Island is much less evident than in the north, it
can still be found in pockets, and particularly around coastal Marlborough.
Kaikoura is rich in Maori history, into which Maori Tours Kaikoura (
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)
can offer an insight. The Marlborough Sounds, too, has some stories to tell. Plug
into them on eco-oriented tours and wildlife cruises with Myths & Legends Eco-
Tours (
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)
.
Picton Top 10 Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-573 7212, 0800 277 444;
www.pictontop10.co.nz
; 70 Waikawa Rd; campsites from $21, units
$75-160; )
About 500m from town, this compact, well-kept place has plenty of
lawn and picnic benches, plus crowd-pleasing facilities including playground, barbecue
area and swimming pool.
Harbour View Motel
MOTEL $$$
The elevated position of this motel commands good views of Picton's mast-filled harbour
from its tastefully decorated, self-contained studios with timber decks.
Bay Vista Waterfront Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 03-573 6733;
www.bayvistapicton.co.nz
; 303 Waikawa Rd, Waikawa; d $130-185; )
This
motel enjoys an enviable position on Waikawa foreshore, with views down Queen Char-
lotte Sound. All units have their own patio and share a big, lush lawn. Located 4km from
Picton (courtesy transfer available by request).
Gables B&B
B&B $$$
( 03-573 6772;
www.thegables.co.nz
;
20 Waikawa Rd; s $100, d $140-170, units $155-200, all incl
breakfast; )
This historic B&B (once home to Picton's mayor) has three individually
styled en suite rooms in the main house and two homely self-contained units out the
back. Prices drop if you organise your own breakfast. Lovely hosts show good humour
(ask about the Muffin Club).
