Links to Useful NZ Websites
Local Links
Koromiko Homestead is an ideal rural base from which to visit the scenic and peaceful beauty of the Marlborough Sounds, and indulge in the regional gourmet food and award-winning wines from the country’s largest wine region surrounding Blenheim. Are you walking the Queen Charlotte Track? We offer relaxed and restful B&B accommodation conveniently located close to Picton, and provide free transfers to and from the wharf.
Discover Marlborough New Zealand
Koromiko is your ideal B&B location to stay in while exploring the southern end of The Classic NZ Wine Trail.
While this touring route has a food and wine focus, you’ll also find plenty of culture, adventure and scenery along the way, it’s a journey of the senses, and what better way to take it all in than in a stylish open-top sports car.
Take it slow and savour every sip of the journey.
Queen Charlotte Track
Stretching between the Queen Charlotte and Keneperu Sound is the Queen Charlotte Track. A 71km track renowned for its stunning views and contrasting landscape, historical landmarks and wonderful variety of native bush and wildlife. Choose to stay at Koromiko Homestead before and after walking the track.
www.havelocknz.com
The historic town of Havelock is the water gateway to the Pelorus and Keneperu Sounds. Once a thriving gold-mining town it is now known as the Greenshell Mussel capital of the world.
Local Activities
Tour all the scenic attractions of Marlborough in style and experience exhilarating classic motoring at its best: Drive one of our eye-catching classic 1930s, 40s, or 50s style two-seater open-top sports cars along open roads in the stunning countryside of Marlborough. Our cars have modern engines and performance. Available for hire by the hour, daily, or longer, as self-drive or with personal chauffeur. Maps and itineraries provided. Qualmark endorsed Visitor Transport.
Scenic flights over the Marlborough Sounds.
Experience the thrill of a scenic flight over D’Urville Island or French Pass in Picton Float Plane. Add a landing with lunch from our great seafoods and wine region for an unforgettable experience.
Dolphin Watch Ecotours
Owned and operated by highly-qualified marine biologists, Dolphin Watch Ecotours invite you to experience the very best of the Marlborough Sounds. Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime can Swim With Dolphins! We specialize in Scenic Wildlife Cruises and guided or independent walks at Historic Ship Cove on the Queen Charlotte Track or Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary where you’ll be amazed at the abundant and vocal native bird life.
Greenshell Mussel Cruise
The Greenshell Mussel Cruise departs Havelock Marina daily (1 Nov – 31 March) at 1.30pm for an afternoon cruise through the Pelorus and Keneperu Sounds. As part of the cruise we visit a mussel farm where you will be served the freshest steamed mussels with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. A fabulous wine and food match in a beautiful part of Marlborough.
Marlborough Icons Tour
Marlborough Travel.co.nz offers a range of half day and full day tours in Marlborough. Check out our Marlborough Icons Tour: Experience all three Marlborough icons in a single day – Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough Greenshell Mussels. Sample the fine wines of Marlborough in the morning and experience the stunning Marlborough Sounds in the afternoon.
New Zealand Activities & Information Links
www.newzealand.com
The official site of Tourism New Zealand.
Flat Earth New Zealand Experiences – guided tours
For a boutique range of full day or half day guided tours of Wellington City’s best loved sights and attractions, wine tours, and guided Lord of the Rings tours.
www.gonzoz.com
Web directory for New Zealand and Australia.
Travel Links
Sounds Air
A locally owned and operated airline linking the North and South islands with flights between Wellington, Picton, Blenheim and Nelson.
Cook Strait ferry services
Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services between Wellington and Picton.
Accommodation Links
www.jasons.com
Accommodation, attractions and travel guide for Australia, NZ and South Pacific.
Blue Castle Picton Accommodation
Accommodation and holiday home guide.
www.accommodationinnewzealand.co.nz
Find B&B’s, Guesthouses and Inns at Bedhunt.com
Picton & Sounds Bed & Breakfast Association
Koromiko Homestead is a Member of Picton & Sounds Bed & Breakfast Association
