4 Nights at Sennen House – Picton

Built in 1886 and registered under the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, this magnificent 2-storey villa is one of Picton’s original colonial homesteads. Extensively restored in keeping with its gracious style and era, Sennen House offers guests a truly unique and authentic boutique accommodation experience.

Day 1
Arrive at Sennen house. Relax & enjoy your complimentary bottle of Marlborough wine before strolling into town for a meal.

Day 2 - Greenshell Mussel Cruise (B)
Your Greenshell Mussel Cruise departs Havelock Marina at 1.30pm. There are 2 ways to get there. First option is to take the Queen Charlotte Drive from Picton. This is not a main highway and the road is fairly windy and narrow in places. It’s quite a slow road to drive but the stunning views are the reward with amazing views down the Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds. This scenic drive will take approximately 1 hour, but make sure you allow longer as the photo opportunities are around every corner!! The second option is to drive the main highway between Picton and Blenheim, turning off at Spring Creek and along Rapaura Road. This drive will take you through the heart of the wine region and Rapaura Road is known locally as the golden mile of wine making. At the end of Rapaura Road you will rejoin state highway 6 for the drive through to Havelock. Again travel time of approximately 1 hour. This cruise is truly unique as it takes in the three highlights of Marlborough; the stunningMarlborough Sounds, the Greenshell™ Mussels and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.Experience a perfect match of all three in a beautiful part of Marlborough.Cruise Itinerary:* An afternoon scenic cruise through the Kenepuru Sound. (A stunning area of theMarlborough Sounds.)* Take in the natural beauty of the native bush and the tranquility of the Sounds.* Learn from your experienced Skipper the history of the Marlborough Sounds andthe history of the pioneering families who have settled in the Sounds over 6generations.* Visit a Greenshell™ Mussel farm where your experienced skipper will explain theintricacies of growing this delicacy in the Sounds* Taste a local favourite – freshly steamed Mussels matched perfectly to acomplimentary glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Day 3 - Ship Cove Eco Cruise (B)
Spend the morning wandering through historic Picton. A visit to the EdwinFoxMuseum is a must do and you can walk right into the hulk of the old ship. Your Ship Cove Eco Cruise departs Picton at 1.30pm.This tour is clean green New Zealand at its very best! As we cruise the length of the beautiful QueenCharlotteSound, you'll experience and learn about playful dolphins (98% encounter rate), fur seals and amazing seabirds before landing at historic Ship Cove of Capt. Cook fame. After being welcomed ashore by the cheeky resident wekas, oystercatchers and paradise shelducks, you'll spend approximately 45 minutes enjoying the untouched native forest, fascinating history and breathtaking scenery. Spectacular views toward MotuaraIsland and open ocean Cook Strait waters will leave you speechless. After returning to the boat, sit back and relax with a free hot drink and cookies before making our way back to Picton approximately 5:30pm.

Day 4 - Cruise & Walk (B)
Departing Picton at 9am with Cougar Line you will cruise to ResolutionBay to start your 10km walk. This gentle walk traverses native forest over a low saddle offering a spectacular vantage point for the photographer. The gradual descent curls along the shoreline to historic Furneaux Lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Furneaux Lodge. Enjoy lunch or a cold drink at the legendary Furneaux Bar. You will be collected at 4.30pm by Cougar Line to return to Picton.NB: Longer and shorter walks are available.

Day 5
After a delicious breakfast it is time to say farewell and continue on your journey.

INCLUSIONS:
* 4 Nights accommodation in the Edwin Fox Suite
* 4 Breakfasts
* Bottle of complimentary Marlborough wine on arrival
* Greenshell Mussel Cruise including mussel tasting & a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
* Ship Cove Eco-Cruise including afternoon tea
* Cruise & Walk with Cougar Line

***BLOW THE BUDGET OPTION***
Why not consider a Private Tour on Day 2. Collection from Sennen House in a luxury Sedan and depart by road through to the Marlborough wine region where we visit Cloudy Bay for wine tasting and “The Vines Village” for wine tasting, Marlborough olive oils, and view the crafts. Then through to Havelock for lunch at the Slip Inn Cafe (own cost lunch) and then onto the Greenshell Mussel Cruise (check in at 1.30pm) for a 3 hour cruise. Returning to Sennen House by 5.30pm.