I went outside with my cellphone torch and recorded the sound and posted it on Facebook hoping someone could tell me what it was. The wine list includes Marlborough names such as Saint Clair, Wither Hills and Lawsons Dry Hills. We do have partial wheelchair access. "The great thing is, all the rooms have a view. Despite the rough start, Anne and Rob are here to stay, they say. Lake Wakatipu is an inland lake (finger lake) in the South Island of New Zealand. The weather, tide, time of year and luck all play a part in what we see. Yes. When their belongings arrived in a shipping container, there were 826 boxes to unpack, Anne says. Well, it sounded like something out of the Blair Witch Project to me. Anne and her husband Rob bought the lodge in April, but Anne moved in during July to start renovating, while Rob, a pilot, worked out his resignation notice back in Dubai. We see all sorts of wildlife and every day is different. Normally these conditions last only a short time as we move between sheltered bays and inlets. Anne hadn't stocked the kitchen, she hadn't made up the guest rooms and there was barely any furniture. The Lodge at Te Rawa owner Anne Brabazon tends the newly-installed bar, which the Brabazons brought from their home in Dubai. The Lodge at Te Rawa owner Robert Brabazon in the cafe and icecream store, with the gas-powered coffee machine imported from Birmingham, England. The inner Marlborough Sounds is very sheltered and does not experience the large rolling sea swells seen in Cook Strait and the open sea. "But we just thought it was worth a punt, because it's just beautiful out here," Anne says. Sometimes the guests get a tour of the Wilson farm next door as well, patting lambs and watching some shearing. Best Dining in Picton, Marlborough Region: See 7,151 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of 45 Picton restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. The Lodge at Te Rawa owners Robert and Anne Brabazon with Bodie the dog. "Two guys from Havelock who were out fishing came in and the whole room was full of boxes. There's a kitchenette so they can cook their catch for dinner, Anne says. All passengers need to check in at 9.30am for our 10am departure time. "I was in here in the dark and all I could hear was this wild animal call, it was really loud. "Immediately my Kiwi friends told me, 'It's blue penguins mating'. New Zealand regions and destinations cover places from the bottom of the South Island to the top of the North Island. Some of the small side arms of the two sounds are only hundreds of metres apart, but are separated by a steep serrated range of hills. It was the only pump boaties could use in the Pelorus Sound, north of Havelock. These are loaded at the discretion of the skipper and due to loadings on the boat on the day. "They stayed the night and I fed them porridge for breakfast. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best browsing experience. The reporter stayed courtesy of The Lodge at Te Rawa. New Zealand Tourism Guide provides New Zealand region information with its directory of tourism and travel companies. We also deliver freight, groceries and transfer residents and holiday makers to and from their properties. This full-day cruise is a chance to see an authentic, fascinating slice of daily life in our remote part of the world. The Marlborough salmon steak is also a favourite. "But then I went, 'hang on a minute, it's a bit isolated. We run a relaxed schedule to ensure our passengers enjoy what we see on the day, so this can vary our return time. What am I going to do all day? Some mobility is required and we appreciate prior notice. I'll be so lonely'.". The Marlborough Sounds is a very sheltered area so it is rare for the Pelorus Mail Boat not to operate. Our local staff have many years of in-depth local knowledge to help pinpoint your holiday home location before you go – please ask us when you book. Our return time varies quite a bit depending on the number of deliveries on the day, what the tide is doing and also what we see on the day. All passengers can take one bag (20kg maximum) for free but there is a charge for additional bags. A bach beside the lodge has been transformed into an icecream shop, which also boasts an imported gas-powered coffee machine. Plan for a safe trip. The honeymoon suite, the Kingfisher, is a self-contained apartment on the first floor with white linen on a four-poster bed, a television, lounge and kitchenette. They spoke to people in Havelock and their future neighbours before signing the papers. Yes, we can carry kayaks, bikes and dogs. New Zealand has a huge selection of camping grounds, motor camps and holiday parks providing all the necessary facilities for camping in New Zealand. Anne was limping. Our full-day cruises are a chance to see an authentic, fascinating slice of daily life in our remote part of the world. Exploring the Marlborough Sounds by mail boat is a truly unique experience. Not surprisingly, one of the settlements on this stretch of coast is … The Pelorus Mail  Boat has been a lifeline for people living in far-flung bays, inlets and jetties of the Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere for more than a century. A charge may also be applied for extra freight other than general luggage and groceries, e.g. The Kingfisher honeymoon suite at The Lodge at Te Rawa in the Pelorus Sound. Plan your land based trip into the New Zealand outdoors. Choose from three scenic routes, each as unique as the other. "Kayaking is great fun. Delivering the mail by sea in the Marlborough Sounds is a truly unique experience. We can take a maximum of two wheelchairs per cruise. "We had masses of stingrays by the wharf in March. "It's an ever-changing view, moody or grey or sunny and sparkling. The new owner of a far-flung lodge in the Marlborough Sounds spent the first few days wondering if it was a huge mistake. Kingfisher Suite - $195 a night for up to two people Tui and Bellbird apartments - $195 a night for two people, $275 for four people Kakapo Bunkroom - $120 a night for two people, $190 a night for four Kea Bunkroom - $75 a night for up to two people, Contact 03 579 8285 [email protected]. Guests can catch blue cod, gurnard, snapper and kingfisher from the wharf. New Zealand campsites and holiday parks directory. Nelson Petroleum Distribution supplied petrol for the pump on the wharf. The new owner of a far-flung lodge in the Marlborough Sounds spent the first few days wondering if it was a huge mistake. Passengers are advised to always follow the instructions of the skipper and crew. Our Sunday Cruise is what happens when the postie takes a day off over summer. Then, she saw Te Rawa was for sale, although it needed lots of TLC. You are welcome to phone us for a skipper’s weather report, which is the most accurate local weather information you will get for our trip.. Please see our Charters page for more information, or contact us directly. Guests can take in the ever-changing view of the Sounds from a balcony. ​Their property is 12 hectares of hillside native bush, right down to the golden sand beach and the jetty. The four moving guys couldn't even do it.". We strongly recommend that all luggage should have a waterproof liner and contents in plastic bags, so your belongings are protected in case of a heavy rainfall when bags are being transferred from our boat to jetties. He can play everything from a powerful rendition of O Sole Mio to some foot-stomping Creedence Clearwater Revival. Talk to us and we’ll help you find it. This playlist contains a range of videos to help you 'Get Outdoors' and #MakeItHomeNZ. The Tui and Bellbird chalets, on the hill above the lodge, have the best views of Wilson Bay, in the Pelorus Sound. Yes we do - you can purchase a voucher here. Havelock Marina, where we are based, has a pay and display parking area which allow overnight stays. Choose from powered and non-powered tent and campervan sites, motel units and shared lodge accommodation. We had someone staying here and there were dolphins in the bay, and the guy leapt up and jumped in the kayak and off he went. Some of the homes can be reached only by boat offering you the ultimate experience of sheltered coastal tranquillity in a bush setting amidst one of New Zealand's most unspoilt and scenic … You are welcome to phone us for a skipper’s weather report, which is the most accurate local weather information you will get for our trip. It was terrible," Anne says. On the very rare occasion that we cancel a sailing due to bad weather, you will be offered the option of an alternate date or full refund. At the top of the hill behind the lodge, there's the Tui and Bellbird Chalet, king-sized self-contained units with outdoor seating on a balcony. Paul "Rocky" Fidow plays live music at lunch and during dinner. Anne, originally from Glasgow and later an associate director of a tertiary institution in Dubai, met Rob at a pub in Dubai in 2002 "after the rugby Sevens", Anne says. Our cruises are safe and fun for all ages, and children aged 4 and under travel free. Or email us. Enjoy beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife and peace like never before as our postie takes a relaxing cruise around the scenic Pelorus Sound. If the weather is not to your liking, you're welcome to change your booking to another … Get outdoors with MSC. Yes - Visa, Mastercard are welcomed, and we also accept debit card transactions. Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere - 5-6 hours - 3 routes/3 departures per week, Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere - 5-6 hours - Sundays December-March, Layers of warm clothing – the weather can change quickly. Pier B, Havelock MarinaHavelock,MarlboroughPhone: +64 3 574 1088 Mobile: +64 27 900 9000 Email us. READ MORE: * New mail boat in the post for Marlborough Sounds * Pelorus Mail Boat replacement not from international waters * Restaurant and hotel review: The Marlborough Lodge, "There was no phone, no heating in the whole building except for a little gas heater, and by the second night it had run out of gas.". But after about a week at The Lodge at Te Rawa in the Pelorus Sound, Anne Brabazon was amazed by how helpful the community had been. If the weather is not to your liking, you're welcome to change your booking to another date up to 24 hours prior to your sailing departure time. Trevor and Kelly Foote, who run the historic Wilson farm next door, visited every day to help Anne learn the ropes. All our Mail Boat day cruises include stunning scenery, spectacular wildlife, and an adventure you will never forget. And we had a sea lion, well, I think it was a sea lion, swimming under the wharf.". "In the middle of winter, having never lived in New Zealand before, all alone, at a place you can only get to by boat. Kenepuru Sound, an arm of Pelorus Sound / Te Hoiere, lies to the northwest and runs parallel to Queen Charlotte Sound. The Marlborough Sounds is a very sheltered area so it is rare for the Pelorus Mail Boat not to operate. Warm air temperatures (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). "People say the Sounds community look out for you. Opononi tide chart key: The tide chart above shows the height and times of high tide and low tide for Opononi, New Zealand. Learn more. Phone 03 574 1088 or 027 900 9000. "We've just fallen in love with the place. Anne had been there a few days when a group of divers turned up at the wharf, on a dark and stormy winter evening. We are a genuine Royal Mail delivery service to the Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere community. "The first morning I woke up here on my own, Trevor was over here and he said, 'right, I'm going to show you how to put the diesel in the generator and how to work it without blowing anything up'," Anne says. Well, my goodness, they really do.". Pelorus Mail Boat owner ​Jim Baillie said he would bring visitors for lunch every day instead of just dropping off mail once a week, to help put the lodge back on the map. It is in the southwest corner of the Otago region, near its boundary with Southland. We regularly come across little blue penguins, white-fronted terns, fluttering shearwaters, rare king shags, spotted shags and pied shags. So, we had a family of blue penguins living under the deck for a while.". The Brabazons renovated all the rooms, adding hotel-grade linen and new beds, as there were some negative reviews online about the existing beds. We provide complimentary tea, coffee and water onboard. A generous BLT [bacon, lettuce and tomato] on Ciabatta is also a favourite, or there's a seafood platter, hot chips, scones and sandwiches. Our 15-metre catamaran can accommodate up to 99 passengers. Anne told them they could share her dinner. They decided to retire in New Zealand, and Anne fell in love with the Marlborough Sounds, choosing a waterfront house in Mahau Sound. Transferring you and your gear around the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere. The skipper asked if the lodge was open, saying they were freezing and starving. Bring your own lunch. Pelorus Mail Boat skipper James King-Turner, left, plays ukulele with house musician Paul 'Rocky' Fidow. Anne had an alarming run in with wildlife during her first week, she says. The mail boat has been delivering mail to Pelorus Sound residents since 1912. This is to allow enough time for boarding and for the day's mail deliveries to get away on time. They've upgraded to a shiny new 14-metre long boat to celebrate their centenary, and tourists get to see families waiting on the jetty, with children, dogs or even a kunekune pig in tow, to collect parcels. Even besides our amazing neighbours and our interesting guests, look at that view," she says, nodding out at Wilson Bay. "Well we got talking and they moved this huge Persian cabinet for me, just the two of them. Days 0–3 Weather Summary: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Prefer to call? Yes – check our Transfers page and map for more information. As part of their renovations, Anne and Rob pulled out the existing bar and chopped it in half, moving it to the cafe, and replaced it with their large grand bar they bought secondhand in Dubai. Lake Wakatipu comes from the original Māori name Whakatipu wai-māori.. With a length of 80 kilometres (50 mi), it is New Zealand's longest lake, and, at 291 km 2 (112 sq … It was all I had.". ​"I was here without a boat, so every time they went to town they took me with them to go shopping.". Autumn and winter weather in the Marlborough Sounds can be some of the best of the year, with glassy calm water conditions and more marine life including dolphins. Yes we do, when space is available. The Pelorus Mail Boat has been delivering mail, groceries and goods to residents in remote locations in the scenic Marlborough Sounds for more than a century. Guests are likely to have great yarns with fishermen, yachties and house-boaters who stop in for dinner, with Rocky's music in the background. Sounds Great Holiday Homes are located in Havelock, Picton, Pelorus Sound, Kenepuru Sound, Mahau Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound. Find out more about what there is to do in New Zealand. What more could you want?". Havelock has a number of great cafes, a bakery and a small supermarket where you can stock up before you board our cruise. However, we do have limited space at certain times of year so please contact us with your specific requirements. The grey shading corresponds to nighttime hours between sunset and sunrise at Opononi. "Few men can go past the lamb shank and mash with rosemary and mint gravy," Anne says. The boat also swings by mussel farms, and tourists learn about the roots of the valuable industry before stopping in for a plate of smoked mussels at Te Rawa. Four days later they surprised Anne, turning up with a gas-powered water blaster, and spent four hours cleaning the deck. We may also see New Zealand fur seals, stingrays and dusky dolphins, common dolphins and bottle nose dolphins, along with very occasional sightings of orca. There's a free hot shower out the back for stinky fishermen and they often crash in the Kea and Kakapo bunk rooms up the hillside garden path. All our routes guarantee stunning scenery, the chance to spot amazing wildlife and fun, entertaining commentary from our onboard crew. NZ regions offer accommodation, attractions and activities, tours, transport and … Just bring an extra layer or two and a woolly hat, and you’ll enjoy some spectacular light and colours. Whether you love hiking, skiing, drinking fine wine, or simply relaxing on a beach, you'll find something wonderful to do in New Zealand. lawnmowers, boat motors etc. While the Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere is often calm, the sea can become choppy, particularly in the afternoon. The maze of  bays and inlets that makes up the Marlborough Sounds can be a confusing place for first-time visitors. An eclectic range of residents' pets also come out to meet us at the jetties – from dogs to chickens, kunekune pigs, ostriches, goats and even llamas. Once in a while, another mail boat skipper, James King-Turner, will join Rocky for a jam on his guitar or ukulele. There are kayaks for hire and guests can mingle with dolphins, stingrays and even the odd orca. Wind will be generally light. And if late-night tales over a pint aren't your thing, there's a huge bookcase in the cafe, and DVDs for the flatscreen television. We advise passengers to book earlier than their day of travel to avoid disappointment. We suggest leaving plenty of time for car parking during busy summer months before your check-in time. Our Mail Run day cruises – year-round – include stunning scenery, spectacular wildlife, and an adventure you will never forget. ステムで、世界で最も英語の苦手な日本人から、最も英語の得意な日本人へ。 She had fallen badly trying to scrub slime off the deck, and the divers noticed. And the further up you go, the better it gets," Anne says. Tide Times are NZDT (UTC +13.0hrs). The only difference is that we don’t deliver mail or supplies on Sundays. Yes we can. 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Instead, we focus solely on showing you some of the best scenery of the Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere. Definitely. The Lodge at Te Rawa owner Anne Brabazon checks out the view of Wilson Bay from the Tui and Bellbird Chalet, on the hill above the lodge.
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