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Havelock Must Do's
HAVELOCK MUSEUM Catching up on the town’s history and storiesfrom bygone residents will enrich every subsequent experience. Don’t miss the story of Pelorus Jack, the dolphin that guided ships through Cook Strait’s waters between 1888 and 1912.
THE MUSSEL POT Consistently smashing the hospo hat trick for great food, service and ambience, this bistro specialises in green-shellmussels and seafood. Dine alfresco or cosy-up next to the fireplace.
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PELORUS MAIL BOAT Operating three days a week, join the team at New Zealand Post to deliver mail by water. Crossing Queen Charlotte Sound, meet the locals while dropping off letters and groceries to The Sounds’ most remote places.
PELORUS BRIDGE What New Zealand does best: fabulous naturemade days out. Where the bridge crosses Pelorus River, walk to the waterfall and rock pool for refreshingswims; kayak in crystal-clear water; hike to a 417m peak or forge a route through forest.
GREENSHELL™ MUSSEL CRUISE If leisurely cruises on azure waterwith freshly steamed mussels and sauvignon blanc sounds like you, jump on board for an indulgent halfday cruise.
WAKAMARINA RIVER Nineteenth century folk struck gold in these waters. These days fortunes are found in the form of swimming holes and trout fishing. Stay at the Butchers Flat DOC campground for easy river access and nearby walking and MTB tracks.
HAVELOCK MUSSEL FESTIVAL As you’d expect, there are mussels aplenty at this one-day jamboree, as well as live music, entertainment, foods of all ilk, fine wine and local beer. Held every March.
Exploring the Havelock Marina © Only Marlborough
THE HOBBIT BARREL RUN Tumble down Pelorus River just like the hobbits, but instead of barrels, you’ll navigate the eddies in an inflatable tandem canoe. Daily tours depart Havelock at 9am and 1pm.
NYDIA TRACK Forge a route through farmland and lush native forest on this two-day adventure. The Marlborough Sounds’ views are simply the best, and the hike includes an overnight stop at the gorgeous Nydia Bay DOC campground.
MILLS BAY MUSSELS TASTING ROOM Producer of premium New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels, you don’t want to miss a session in the tasting room, located in the Havelock Marina. No booking required.
