Elaine Bay

Archer Track
The Archer Track to Penzance starts right outside your accommodation. An easy 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hour (depending on your fitness) walk takes you around into the Penzance community. Stunning views out towards Cook Strait and into Tennyson Inlet can be seen along the way. Deep Bay is approximately half way and is a good mountain bike ride (we have mountain bikes to hire). From Deep Bay to Penzance the native forest contains many large Nikau Palms. If you only want to walk one way we can take you around by boat or pick you up.

Piwakawaka Track
This track starts across the other side of Elaine Bay and is another easy walk through native forest. Browns Bay at the end of the track is a nice beach for a swim or picnic. A return trip takes about an hour and a half.

Beaches
There are several nice, safe beaches for swimming within Elaine Bay, handy to the unit. Others can be found along the Archer Track.

Explore Pelorus Sea Kayaks
Double sea kayaks can be hired from an Elaine Bay operator. Daily and half day rates available.

Launch Trips
For those that would like a leisurely cruise on a launch; "Pipedream", a 38ft Grandbanks launch is based in Elaine Bay. This also caters for larger groups.

Nydia Track
An easy two-day Marlborough Sounds track that starts from Kaiuma Bay near Havelock and finishes in Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet. Accommodation is available in Nydia Bay.

Transport

Rental cars can be hired locally for around $35 per day.

Day Trips

  • www.destination.co.nz
    Provides information and links to Marlborough's diverse palette of natural resources,
    sophisticated products and recreational options.
  • www.marlborough.co.nz
    The Marlborough Web Directory promotes Marlborough businesses and organisations.
  • www.marlborough.gen.nz
    The Online Event Guide for Marlborough
  • Walkways
    Nelson & Marlborough - Recommended Walkways
  • Native Forests
    An online VISIT to the NATIVE PODOCARP FORESTS
  • Track riding
    Planets edge mountain biking operates over a number of different tracks in
    the Nelson / Marlborough region to bring you multi-day single track riding.

    Local Attractions Include:
  • Pelorus Sound
    Pelorus is a maze of waterways with bays, coves, smaller sounds and islands.
    It is accessible by launch from Havelock.
    Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
    Stunning native bush in a reserve providing walks, swimming and camping.
  • French Pass
    A tiny settlement with a unique tidal pass.
    The area is well known as the haunt of the famous dolphin Pelorus Jack,
    which piloted vessels across Admiralty Bay from 1888 to 1912.
  • Sea Kayaking, Hunting, Fishing, Boat Charters
    These activities are all offered by the Havelock Outdoors Centre.
    They also provide transport to and from Elaine Bay.