Havelock (New Zealand)

By car

Havelock is on State Highway 6 between Blenheim (30 minutes) and Nelson (45 minutes). There are two choices of traveling to Picton. The turnoff to the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive on the eastern side of town. Queen Charlotte Drive is narrow and windy, with commanding views over the Keneperu and inner Queen Charlotte Sounds. Allow 1 hour to travel this route. The alternative is via the Wairau valley. From Picton, head initially down State Highway 1 in the direction of Blenheim. At the settlement of Spring Creek, turn west down Rapaura Rd and travel length of this road. At the intersection turn north to travel to Havelock. Allow 45 minutes for this journey.

By bus

The Intercity coach travels Picton-Nelson return, passing through Blenheim.

Havelock is the gateway to the Pelorus Sound.

• Havelock Water Taxi

• Marlborough Travel

• Pelorus Belle Water Taxi

• Pelorus Mail Boat

  address: Jetty 1 Havelock Marina
  A courtesy coach is available from Picton and return.

• Havelock Museum

  address: Main Road

• Rutherford and Pickering Memorial

  address: Main Road
  Memorial to Havelock's famous scientists

• Nydia Track. A 2 day trek between Kaiuma Bay and Duncan Bay in Tennyson Inlet. You can park at either end but may want to take a shuttle bus, water taxi or mail boat to or from the other end.

• Greenshell Mussel Cruise

  address: Jetty 1a, Havelock Marina

• Taxidermist

  address: 61 Main Street

• Havelock Museum Flea Market

  phone: +64 3 574 2176 (Rita), +64 3 574 2435 (Joan)
  address: Museum, Main Road
  Crafts, preserves, plants etc. Proceeds to Havelock Museum.

• Slip Inn Cafe

  address: Havelock Marina
  Situated next to the boat launching ramp which can provide (unintentional) entertainment.

• The Clansman

  address: Main Road
  A Scottish rather than a racist pub. Sporran and kilt optional.

Budget

• Blue Moon Backpackers

  address: 48 Main Road

• Rutherford YHA

  address: 46 Main Rd

Mid-range

• Havelock Garden Motels

  address: 71 Main Road

• Pelorus Bridge – swimming hole, campground and bush walks for all levels of fitness in native bush, 15 minutes west of Havelock
• Picton
• Renwick