Raetihi Lodge stands on the shore of Kenepuru Sound in New Zealand’s panoramic Marlborough Sounds region, in the South Island. There are many options to get to Raetihi Lodge depending from which direction you’re coming.
From Havelock
Raetihi Lodge offers our own private Water Transfers from Havelock Marina with our Raetihi Lodge skipper and boat. This is an on-demand service for between 2 – 10 people. The scenic boat trip with our skipper will take about 30 minutes, and if you're lucky you'll spot a dolphin or a seal along the way
The price for a private scenic boat trip for only 2 people, from Havelock Marina to Raetihi Lodge (and whatever time suits you), is $90 per person, each way.
If there are other guests arriving that same afternoon and you have flexibility to join that boat trip, then the price comes down to $50 per person each way. Children 12 years and under are free travelling with their family. Please call or email for further information or bookings.
Havelock Marina is 35 minutes from Blenheim, by car, and approximately one hour from Nelson or Picton by car.
Parking is available at Havelock Marina for $6 per day.
Arrive with your own boat
We have moorings available for our guests that are staying with us, and there are no extra costs for the mooring. We also have a large floating jetty for easy access to the land.
Arrive with PELORUS AIR by fixed-wing small planes directly into Nopera Airstrip
Raetihi Lodge works closely with Pelorus Air to ensure your journey from ‘home’ to the lodge runs smoothly and efficiently. Flying over the stunning Marlborough Sounds and landing at Nopera Airstrip is one of the quickest, often most economical, and best ways to make your way to us.
From Wellington, Picton, Paraparaumu or Nelson arrive at Nopera Airstrip. There you will be met by our Guest Transfer vehicle and taken back to Raetihi Lodge just 4km away.
For more information and bookings, please contact Cliff or Chris Marchant at Pelorus Air
Phone: +64 (0) 27 757 7247
Email: info@pelorusair.com
Blenheim Airport is the closest domestic airport that Air New Zealand flies into.
Sounds Air flies into Picton (Koromiko) as well as Blenheim Airport.
If you are arriving into Blenheim airport, we recommend you call Marlborough Shuttles (ph: 0800203027) and book a pick up from the airport to Havelock (30 mins), and then arrange for us to met you at Havelock Marina for a private boat transfer out to Raetihi Lodge with our boat & skipper.
By Helicopter
Lands on-site on our Raetihi Lodge Helipad!
From Nelson
From Picton or Blenheim
From Wellington
Remarks
What a wonderful place to relax and feel a bit outside off the world. The hiking & kayaking was great with these beautiful views. A real hidden gem. Thank you.
Fons & Mariele Dew Bosch, The Netherlands