Picton
is a good central base if
you wish to take launch trips down the Sounds. Boats go most days from
the wharves near Oxleys Hotel (on right) and the 'mail run' or the
'cream run' would allow you to see the Sounds well. Fishing trips are
also available as are eco trip to see sea birds and dolphins.
The photo of Oxleys Hotel on the right shows a good blending of the old
and the new, with the old facade of the hotel fronting the new hotel
recently built. |
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Much
of the Sounds is like the bay
on the left. Houses, baches ( houses used for holidays; not permanently
lived in ) and lodges ( hotels) occupy many of the little bays with
access to the sea. Many places are only accessible by sea and this adds
to the peace and tranquility of the area. |
The
water itself is a source of
aquaculture, with a large number of mussels rafts and salmoin farms
having been established in the last couple of decades. Havelock claims
to be the 'green-lipped mussel capital of the world' and many bays,
especially in Pelorus Sound support mussel farming.
On the right is a photo of a salmon farm with a small structure on the
left for the workers and a boat tied up on the right. This one is in
Tory Channel and you would pass this on your way between the two
islands.
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Walking
the Queen Charlotte Track
is a very popular activity. Many people walk the full track ( four
days) with stays overnight in lodges on the way. Other take a launch
and only part of the track having arranged for the launch to
pick
them up and take them back to Picton. |
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Homes. There are a variety
of holiday homes available for rental. A week in one of these would be
an excellent mini holiday.
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Out towards the open sea. It is possible to hire a yacht (and its
skipper) if you want some time on the water. |
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