'''Havelock''' is a town in Marlborough known as the green-shell mussel capital of the world. It is the major access point to the Pelorus Sound, one of the 2 major sounds of the Marlborough Sounds. There must be something in the water as two of the world's greatest scientists had their education in Havelock: Sir Ernest Rutherford[http://www.rutherford.org.nz], the first man to split the atom and the rocket scientist William Pickering[http://www.rutherford.org.nz/biopickering.htm].
Get in
By Car
Havelock is on State Highway 6 between Blenheim (30 minutes) and Nelson (45 minutes). There are 2 choices of traveling to Picton. The turnoff to the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive on the eastern side of town. Queen Charlotte Drive is narrow and windy, with commanding views over the Keneperu and inner Queen Charlotte Sounds. Allow 1 hour to travel this route. The alternative is via the Wairau valley. From Picton, head initially down State Highway 1 in the direction of Blenheim. At the settlement of Spring Creek, turn west down Rapaura Rd and travel length of this road. At the intersection turn north to travel to havelock. Allow 45 minutes for this journey.
By Bus
There a bus company[http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz] and two shuttle bus companies[http://www.atomictravel.co.nz][http://www.kahurangi.co.nz] travel Picton-Nelson return all of which pass through Blenheim.
Get around
Havelock is small enough to walk across in 10 minutes.
See
Havelock Museum. ain Road. ext to the Clansman.
Rutherford and Pickering Memorial. ain Road. ttp://www.rutherford.org.nz/places.htm. Memorial to Havelock's famous scientists
Do
Walk the Nydia Track. 2 day trek leaves from Kaiumu Bay to Duncan Bay, Tennyson Inlet. Unless you walk back to the start of the track you will need transport. Shuttle[http://www.rutherfordtravel.co.nz] and boat options.
Visit Pelorus Bridge. Swimming hole, campground and bush walks for all levels of fitness in native bush. 15 minutes west of Havelock.
Greenshell Mussel Cruise. etty 1a, Havelock Marina. 3 577 9997 or 0800 990 800. ttp://www.marlboroughtravel.co.nz/. ovember 1 - March 31 at 1.30pm. nfo@marlboroughtravel.co.nz.
Buy
Taxidermist. yes on Nature. 1 Main Street. The old historic post office. 3 574 1256. 3 574 1259. ttp://www.taxidermist.co.nz/. uesday to Sunday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (October ? March); 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (April ? September).
Havelock Museum Flea Market. useum, Main Road. ita 03 574 2176, Joan 03 574 2435. very Saturday except in bad weathers, 10am - 1pm. Crafts, preserves, plants etc. Proceeds to Havelock Museum
Eat
Slip Inn. avelock Marina. est end. 3 574 2345. ttp://www.havelockmotel.co.nz/dining.htm. pen 7 days from 8am for breakfast till late. Situated next to the boat launching ramp which can provide (unintentional) entertainment.
Drink
The Clansman. ain Road. ook for the stone building. 3 574 1170. ttp://home.xtra.co.nz/hosts/theclansman123/index.htm. A Scottish rather than a racist pub. Sporran and kilt optional.
Sleep
Budget
Blue Moon Backpackers. 8 Main Road. 3 574 2212. ttp://www.bluemoonhavelock.co.nz/. 19 - $26 per person.
Rutherford YHA. 6 Main Rd. 3 574 2104. utherfordlodge@hotmail.com. 3 574 2109. 11 to $26 per person.
Mid Range
Havelock Garden Motels. 1 Main Road. 3 574 2387. 3 574 2376. ttp://www.gardenmotels.com/. 95 - $140.
Contact
There is internet access at <listing name="Sounds like Kaff" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="03 574 2640" email="" fax="03 574 2646" url="http://www.soundslikekaff.co.nz/" hours="" price=""></listing>
Get out
Havelock is the gateway to the Pelorus Sound.
<listing name="Pelorus Mail Boat" alt="" directions="" address="Jetty 1 Havelock Marina" phone="03 574 1088" email="mail-boat@xtra.co.nz" fax="" url="http://www.mail-boat.co.nz/" hours="Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. Departs from Havelock Marina 9:30 am - Returns to Havelock late afternoon" price="Adults $105, Children Free"> A courtesy coach is available from Picton and return.</listing>
<listing name="Pelorus Water Transport" alt="" directions="" address="Jetty 1a, Havelock Marina" phone="027 239 0000 or after hours 03 577 6103" email="peloruswt@xtra.co.nz" fax="" url="http://www.peloruswt.co.nz/" hours="" price=""></listing>
<listing name="Marlborough Travel" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="03 577 9997 or 0800 990 800" email="info@marlboroughtravel.co.nz" fax="03 577 9979" url="http://www.marlboroughtravel.co.nz" hours="" price=""></listing>
<listing name="Pelorus Belle Water Taxi" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="027 444 2852 or 03 574 2151" email="pelorusbelle@ts.co.nz" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>
<listing name="Havelock Water Taxi" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="027 618 3585" email="havetaxi@xtra.co.nz" fax="" url="" hours="" price=""></listing>