Getting here

Havelock and the Pelorus region are easy to reach from Wellington, Nelson, and across the South Island. Here’s a quick guide to travel options and times.

By Air

Blenheim and Nelson offer regular domestic flights (Sounds Air, Air New Zealand), with a smaller airport at Picton (Koromiko) (Pelorus Air). Helicopter transfers and scenic flights are also available.

Flight times to Blenheim:

Auckland → Blenheim: 90 min nonstop

Christchurch → Blenheim: 50 min nonstop

Tauranga → Blenheim: 140 min (with stops)

Queenstown → Blenheim: 175 min (with stops)

Wellington - Blenheim: 30 minutes

Sounds Air https://www.soundsair.com/

Air New Zealand https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/

Pelorus Air https://www.pelorusair.com/

By Sea

Daily ferries cross the Cook Strait, offering a scenic journey between Wellington and Picton via Interislander or Bluebridge.

Sea travel times:

Wellington → Picton (ferry): 180 min

Havelock → Kenepuru Sound: 30 - 45 min

Havelock → Wilson Bay: 45 min

Interislander Ferries https://www.interislander.co.nz/

Blueridge Ferries https://www.bluebridge.co.nz/

By Road

Explore Pelorus by car, campervan, motorbike, or bicycle. Rail New Zealand serves Blenheim and Picton, and InterCity connects major towns. Marlborough Shuttles and Picton Shuttles offer a range of services connecting with ferries and flights.

Road travel times:

Picton → Havelock: 60 min

Blenheim → Havelock: 30 min

Nelson → Havelock: 60 min

Picton → Blenheim: 25 min

Rail New Zealand https://railnewzealand.com/

Intercity Buses http://intercity.co.nz/

Marlborough Shuttles https://www.marlboroughshuttles.co.nz/

Picton Shuttles https://pictonshuttles.nz/