Karamarina Bay, Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough = secluded sunny beach front property with drive on access, $140 - $340 RatingRatingRatingRating

2323 Kenepuru Sounds Road, Kenepuru Sound, Picton
Ref #: 12291
Max guests: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
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Unforgettable holiday for 1 to 2 families on a secluded, private and safe swimming beach. Beach front property with drive on access. Modern cabins surrounded in native bush. Birds, glow-worms, fish in Bay. Dinghy, kayak, canoe, lifejackets included.

Karamarina Bay is a private bay located roughly halfway between Te Mahia and Portage (both are 10 minutes drive away).

FACILITIES
Separate units are nestled within lush native bush on an extensive beachside property. Kowhai Cabin (sleeps 4 in 2 rooms: queen and twin) and the Chalet (sleeps 6 in 3 rooms: queen, twin and bunk with ensuite and tea & coffee making facilities) share an independent dining and living area, and an independent kitchen and bathroom facility. A dinghy, kayak, canoe, lifejackets and two 2 tonne (small boat) moorings is included.

Your booking will ensure exclusive use of all facilities.

Portage Resort Hotel just 10 minutes drive away has a shop, restaurant, snapper bar, boat ramp and hires sea kayaks, sail and motor boats.

ACTIVITIES
The location is ideal for swimming, snapper fishing, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, biking and walking or simply lying on the sunny and sheltered north facing beach.

Queen Charlotte Track and Mistletoe Bay nature trails nearby.

WILDLIFE
In the bay you will find: Weka, Morepork, Tui, Bell birds, Quail, Glow-worms, forest weta, mussels, crabs and starfish.

HOW TO GET HERE
Access to Karamarina Bay is by road or water taxi.

By road from CHRISTCHURCH 6 hours, NELSON 2 hours, BLENHEIM 1.5 hours.

By Water Taxi - we are happy to collect and drop-off guests at Portage when they catch the Cougar Line water taxi service. Taxi services run to meet the Inter-Island Ferry and connections from the airport giving easy access from WELLINGTON or AUCKLAND.

A stay in beautiful Karamarina Bay will leave you refreshed and spell-bound.

Drive on access (50 minutes from Havelock) to waterfront property with sandy sheltered beach. All day sun, wonderful views. Dinghy, kayak, canoe, lifejackets and mooring available. Excellent filtered drinking water. Two fridge / freezers and one beer fridge, gas oven and hob. Gas BBQ with hood. Guests to clean and leave place as found.
Bed layout: 2 Queen(s), 3 Single(s), 2 Bunk(s)
Nearest main airport: Blenheim and Nelson
Distance: 1.5 hours
  • Linen: please enquire
  • No disabled access
  • Children welcome
  • Smoking outside only
  • No pets
  • BBQ
  • Boat parking
  • CD player
  • Cellphone coverage
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Clothes line
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD
  • Electric blankets
  • Electric heat
  • Ensuite Bathroom
  • Extra Toilet
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • High Chair
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Oven
  • Portacot
  • Shower
  • Stereo
  • Toaster
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Bach
  • Kitchen

Rates & availability

Start date End date Duration Guests Rate Extra people
- - Nightly 2 140 25
Rates: Minimum stay 2 nights, bed linen and bathroom towels by arrangement ($15 per person). Canoe, dinghy and lifejackets included.
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Availability: All Year

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Fantastic location, and great private beach. Breathtaking views from the main living space. Kenepuru Sounds is an amazing place to stay - great mountain biking, boating, horse trekking. This place is located close to all this, just need to be ... Read more
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sonja Stayed May 2009
Owner's reply: Hello Sonja,

Thank you very much for those very kind words. I am delighted with your comments and thrilled that you enjoyed your stay here.
Thank you.
Kindest regards..................Jill

Nearby attractions & activities

Queen Charlotte Walkway; Misteltoe Bay bush walks; Snapper fishing; Portage Hotel Resort 10 minutes away has shop, restaurant, Snapper Bar, boat ramp, sea kayaks, sail and motor boat hire.

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