Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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- are the in-house eateries of long-standing but not necessarily shipshape Sounds re-
sorts. We recommend restricting your financial outlay to cold beer and bar snacks at
these destinations.
A list of sleeping and eating options can be found in the official
Queen Charlotte
Cnoc Na Lear
GUESTHOUSE $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-579 8444;
www.cnocnalear.co.nz
;
Endeavour Inlet; d/tr incl breakfast $195/255; )
Sit-
ting just above the track with bay views, this modern guesthouse offers plenty of home
comforts including dinner and packed lunches by arrangement, as well as continental
breakfast.
Mahana Lodge
LODGE $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-579 8373;
www.mahanalodge.co.nz
; Endeavour Inlet; d $195; closed Jun-Aug)
This
beautiful property features a pretty waterside lawn and purpose-built lodge with four en
suite doubles. Ecofriendly initiatives include bush regeneration, pest trapping and organ-
ic veggie patch. In fact, feel-good factors abound: free kayaks, home baking and a
blooming conservatory where the evening meal is served (three courses $55).
Noeline's Homestay
HOMESTAY $
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-579 8375; Endeavour Inlet; dm $35-40)
Follow the pink arrows from Camp Bay to
this relaxed homestay and be greeted by 70-something Noeline, 'the Universal
Grandma', and her home-baked treats. It's a friendly arrangement with beds for five -
people, cooking facilities and great views.
Bay of Many Coves Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 03-579 9771, 0800 579 9771;
www.bayofmanycoves.co.nz
;
Bay of Many Coves; 1-/2-/3-bedroom
apt $640/845/995; )
These plush and secluded apartments feature all mod cons and
private balconies overlooking the water. As well as upmarket cuisine, there are various
indulgences such as room service, massage, spa and hot tub.
DeBretts
GUESTHOUSE $
