Guidebook for Havelock

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Guidebook for Havelock

Essentials

Well stocked store, open every day apart from Christmas Day. They close at 6pm, apart from Saturday nights when they close at 7pm
Four Square Supermarket Havelock
68 Main Rd
Well stocked store, open every day apart from Christmas Day. They close at 6pm, apart from Saturday nights when they close at 7pm

Arts & Culture

Great little local museum that tells the history of the area
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Havelock Museum
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Great little local museum that tells the history of the area
Local artists exhibit in this community run gallery. Definitely worth a look
The Gallery Havelock
60 Main Rd
Local artists exhibit in this community run gallery. Definitely worth a look

Sightseeing

Great view of Pelorus Sound, but can get pretty busy. There is the Link Track which runs up through the bush to this point from the bridge over the river. Some great views back over town and of the Richmond Ranges
Cullen Point Lookout
Great view of Pelorus Sound, but can get pretty busy. There is the Link Track which runs up through the bush to this point from the bridge over the river. Some great views back over town and of the Richmond Ranges
The start point of the Wakamarina Track. Worth a drive up the valley in this former gold mining hot spot and the local council have installed some interpretive signs up the valley. These tell the story of gold rush to the area in the 1860's. Butchers Flat is a good place for a swim or you can walk up the Wakamarina Track for 30mins to Doom Creek Bridge which is pretty spectacular. You can continue on up from there to Devil's Creek Hut which is about 90mins from the Bridge. Some beautiful bush on the way up and the hut is an old school Forest Service one, plus there is an older historic slab hut behind the new hut which is very cool. Beware the sandflies at Butcher's Flat.
Butchers Flat Camping Area
The start point of the Wakamarina Track. Worth a drive up the valley in this former gold mining hot spot and the local council have installed some interpretive signs up the valley. These tell the story of gold rush to the area in the 1860's. Butchers Flat is a good place for a swim or you can walk up the Wakamarina Track for 30mins to Doom Creek Bridge which is pretty spectacular. You can continue on up from there to Devil's Creek Hut which is about 90mins from the Bridge. Some beautiful bush on the way up and the hut is an old school Forest Service one, plus there is an older historic slab hut behind the new hut which is very cool. Beware the sandflies at Butcher's Flat.

Organised Trips from Havelock

Organised tours and trips
Head out on the boat from Havelock and see how the mussels are grown and harvested. Tours go at 9:30 and 1:30 and more info here https://www.marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz/tours-cruises/greenshell-mussel-cruise Or head into the I-Site in town, next to the town hall for more information
Greenshell Mussel Cruise
Head out on the boat from Havelock and see how the mussels are grown and harvested. Tours go at 9:30 and 1:30 and more info here https://www.marlboroughtourcompany.co.nz/tours-cruises/greenshell-mussel-cruise Or head into the I-Site in town, next to the town hall for more information
Go out on the boat that delivers mail to the outer Pelorus Sound. Lots to see and it truly shows why Havelock is the gateway to Pelorus Sound
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Pelorus Mail Boat Ltd
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Go out on the boat that delivers mail to the outer Pelorus Sound. Lots to see and it truly shows why Havelock is the gateway to Pelorus Sound

Shopping

This building used to be the sawmill’s general store and supplied them with goods. Now it is a ship’s chandlers with Some interesting old boat bits and pieces
Bow To Stern NZ
75 Main Rd
This building used to be the sawmill’s general store and supplied them with goods. Now it is a ship’s chandlers with Some interesting old boat bits and pieces

The Great Outdoors

Lots of opportunities to check out the outdoors in the local area, with plenty of walks around the place.
Awesome fun kayaking down at the Pelorus River. Very beautiful plus some Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed on the river. Give Shane a call on 021 133 3705
Pelorus Eco Adventures - New Zealand Kayaking Tour
48 Main Rd
Awesome fun kayaking down at the Pelorus River. Very beautiful plus some Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed on the river. Give Shane a call on 021 133 3705
Great spot for a swim on a hot day and the forest there is very stunning. This forest used to blanket all the flat land between Blenheim and Rai Valley! Take a walk on one of the local tracks or head into the campground behind the shop to check out they huge Rimu and Matai trees and have a swim in the river there during summer.
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Pelorus Bridge
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Great spot for a swim on a hot day and the forest there is very stunning. This forest used to blanket all the flat land between Blenheim and Rai Valley! Take a walk on one of the local tracks or head into the campground behind the shop to check out they huge Rimu and Matai trees and have a swim in the river there during summer.
Walk up to Inglis Street and then onto the bush track up to the waterfall in the bush behind town. The track leads up to a waterfall through some nice bush, so it is nice and cool in the shade on a hôt day. It is a 30-40m return walk for the round trip. At night time there are some really good glow worms up on the steep banks near the waterfall, but take a torch
Inglis Street
Inglis Street
Walk up to Inglis Street and then onto the bush track up to the waterfall in the bush behind town. The track leads up to a waterfall through some nice bush, so it is nice and cool in the shade on a hôt day. It is a 30-40m return walk for the round trip. At night time there are some really good glow worms up on the steep banks near the waterfall, but take a torch
If you are feeling super energetic there is a new track that continues on up through the bush to the 700m hill hill behind town. This can be accessed either from the top of Lawrence Street and up the 4WD road and the track starts at the top of this if you take the right hand 4WD track and not the one that veers off to the water tank. Alternatively keep following the waterfall track from Inglis St which loops around and just after you start down the 4WD the new track is on your right. Great views out over the sounds and the Richmond Ranges from here. Probably 2-3hrs return walk.
Lawrence Street
Lawrence Street
If you are feeling super energetic there is a new track that continues on up through the bush to the 700m hill hill behind town. This can be accessed either from the top of Lawrence Street and up the 4WD road and the track starts at the top of this if you take the right hand 4WD track and not the one that veers off to the water tank. Alternatively keep following the waterfall track from Inglis St which loops around and just after you start down the 4WD the new track is on your right. Great views out over the sounds and the Richmond Ranges from here. Probably 2-3hrs return walk.
Well worth a drive to this area to see what the Pelorus Sound used to be like when it was all covered in bush. The drive over Opouri saddle is very spectacular on a narrow tar sealed road that climbs 500m through low land to mountain beech forests. Duncan Bay is the start of the Nydia Track and from Duncans Bay Road end the track starts. If you have 2-3hrs you can walk to Nydia Saddle and back and it is very stunning bush. Even the walk around the track to the start of the hill climb is spectacular with the thick bush and azure coloured sea. The wharf is great for a swim too or follow the Nydia track to Pipi beach which is 15 min from the car park. It’s about 45 mins drive to Duncan bay and the last shop and petrol is in Rai Valley
Duncan Bay
Well worth a drive to this area to see what the Pelorus Sound used to be like when it was all covered in bush. The drive over Opouri saddle is very spectacular on a narrow tar sealed road that climbs 500m through low land to mountain beech forests. Duncan Bay is the start of the Nydia Track and from Duncans Bay Road end the track starts. If you have 2-3hrs you can walk to Nydia Saddle and back and it is very stunning bush. Even the walk around the track to the start of the hill climb is spectacular with the thick bush and azure coloured sea. The wharf is great for a swim too or follow the Nydia track to Pipi beach which is 15 min from the car park. It’s about 45 mins drive to Duncan bay and the last shop and petrol is in Rai Valley
A nice beach for a swim in summer. Even at low tide you can jump off the wharf which is great fun. This is also the end of the Queen Charlotte Track if you fancy a walk
Anakiwa
A nice beach for a swim in summer. Even at low tide you can jump off the wharf which is great fun. This is also the end of the Queen Charlotte Track if you fancy a walk
Penzance is 45 mins from Havelock via rai valley and is a small collection of holidays houses surrounded by bush. Great spot for a picnic and swim and the nearby archers track to Elaine bay is an easy walk or mountain bike ride with some great views over the outer sounds.
Penzance Bay
Penzance is 45 mins from Havelock via rai valley and is a small collection of holidays houses surrounded by bush. Great spot for a picnic and swim and the nearby archers track to Elaine bay is an easy walk or mountain bike ride with some great views over the outer sounds.

Food Scene

Range of food places in the area
Personally I think this is the pick of eating out options in Havelock. Pretty decent food, although the craft beer selection can be a bit lacking if OK. Nice open fire and good atmosphere. Run by locals who care
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Captains Daughter
72 Main Road
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Personally I think this is the pick of eating out options in Havelock. Pretty decent food, although the craft beer selection can be a bit lacking if OK. Nice open fire and good atmosphere. Run by locals who care
Re-opened as the Slip Inn Store it functions as a cafe during the day and a bar (sometimes at night). Great place to sit and watch people launch their boats at the marina. Great view over the hills that surround Havelock. We recently went there when they did a beer and burgers night on the weekend. Pretty decent burgers and the best range of craft beer in Havelock
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Slip Inn Cafe & Restaurant
17 Cook Street
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Re-opened as the Slip Inn Store it functions as a cafe during the day and a bar (sometimes at night). Great place to sit and watch people launch their boats at the marina. Great view over the hills that surround Havelock. We recently went there when they did a beer and burgers night on the weekend. Pretty decent burgers and the best range of craft beer in Havelock
Speciality is mussels, but a range of other items available. I have heard mixed reviews on their food
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The Mussel Pot Restaurant
73 Main Rd
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Speciality is mussels, but a range of other items available. I have heard mixed reviews on their food
A recent discovery in Blenheim for dinner. Great food which is a mix of large and small sharing plates and they used local ingredients to produce some lovey meals. Well worth a visit if you want a bit more of a gourmet experience. They are however only open Monday to Friday and not on Saturday nights (although they do occasionally open for special events so maybe worth checking)
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Scotch Wine Bar & Wine Shop
24-26 Maxwell Rd
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A recent discovery in Blenheim for dinner. Great food which is a mix of large and small sharing plates and they used local ingredients to produce some lovey meals. Well worth a visit if you want a bit more of a gourmet experience. They are however only open Monday to Friday and not on Saturday nights (although they do occasionally open for special events so maybe worth checking)
A winery that also has a bistro which serves very authentic French style food. Complete with French waiters and an extensive wine selected which is bottled on site. They make a great french style Pinot Noir. Something a little different from the other wineries and tourist places to eat out at. They have a restaurant which is fine dinning and a bistro which is more casual and I've only eaten at the latter. Highly recommended.
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Hans Herzog Estate
81 Jeffries Rd
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A winery that also has a bistro which serves very authentic French style food. Complete with French waiters and an extensive wine selected which is bottled on site. They make a great french style Pinot Noir. Something a little different from the other wineries and tourist places to eat out at. They have a restaurant which is fine dinning and a bistro which is more casual and I've only eaten at the latter. Highly recommended.
This is a new comer in Havelock and they have a relaxed set up where they will cook you some mussels various different ways. The mussels in their shells grilled in garlic butter with panko crumbs are sensational. Their big thing is opening the mussels fresh instead of steaming them open and they maintain the taste and texture is much better this way. You can order some food there and eat it in the outdoor area and watch the world go by. Funny opening hours, 11-6 Wed-Sun, so worth checking if they are open first
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Mills Bay Mussels
23a Inglis St
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This is a new comer in Havelock and they have a relaxed set up where they will cook you some mussels various different ways. The mussels in their shells grilled in garlic butter with panko crumbs are sensational. Their big thing is opening the mussels fresh instead of steaming them open and they maintain the taste and texture is much better this way. You can order some food there and eat it in the outdoor area and watch the world go by. Funny opening hours, 11-6 Wed-Sun, so worth checking if they are open first
My pick on vineyards for lunch in the Renwick area.
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Wither Hills Cellar Door
211 New Renwick Rd
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My pick on vineyards for lunch in the Renwick area.