Local Activities

A
typical view of the sounds
from the Queen Charlotte
Drive, as you take the 25 min drive from Picton.
* Just relax, enjoy the tranquil harbour view, the native bush and wonderful bird life
* The Queen Charlotte Track is only 5 minutes walk away, take a stroll in some amazing scenery
Check out our track information page for full details

*Walk the track through native bush and inlets to Mistletoe Bay - 3.5 hrs, with boat transfer to Anakiwa

* Explore the safe beachfront, local wharfs and Outward Bound's track circuit
* Take the free kayaks for a paddle or hire some mountain bikes
* Curl up with a book or select one of 300+ DVD movies
* Cullensville, an old gold mining settlement is only 5 minutes drive, a trip into local history
* Havelock, the center of the mussel industry offers local sightseeing, museum and cafes/restaurants
* Take a drive up the Kenepuru Sound to visit some remote bays in the sounds
* Blenheim offers some 70+ vineyards for an interesting day wine tour
* Picton offers an aquarium, movie theatre and day trips, fishing, dolphin watching or simply cruising the sounds
YHA Anakiwa Lodge is very centrally located, an ideal base to visit these attractions.