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Havelock Must-Do's
THE MUSSEL POT
Consistently smashing the hospo hat trick for great food, service and ambience, this bistro specialises in green-shell mussels 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.
GREENSHELL™ MUSSEL CRUISE
If leisurely cruises on azure water with freshly steamed mussels and sauvignon blanc sounds like you,jump on board for an indulgent half-day 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.
HAVELOCK MUSUEM
Catching up on the town’s history and stories from 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.
PELORUS BRIDGE
What New Zealand does best: fabulous nature-made days out. Where the bridge crosses Pelorus River, walk to the waterfall and rock pool for refreshing swims; kayak in crystal-clear water; hike to a 417m peak or forge a route through forest.
