TALLY-HO BAY - MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS, PICTON NEW ZEALAND
Tally-ho Bay is a wonderful private retreat having its own road and water access. It is surrounded by beautiful bush and gardens with uninterrupted ocean views across the Sounds. The property has its own beach and is located within its own bay. There is a large jetty available for use and a 40 tonne mooring. Blue Cod and Snapper can be caught from the end of the jetty. Blenheim’s world famous wineries are located within 45 minutes drive from Tally-ho Bay
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» The Holiday House
» Rates
» How to Get Here + Map
» About Marlborough Sounds + Things to Do
The Holiday House
Tally-ho Bay is a two storied house with one ensuited bedroom upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs that share an external bathroom. There is a second living/reading room if required upsatirs which has a log burner and great sea veiws. Tally-ho Bay is a family property with great outdoor entertaining and BBQ areas. There is a sleep out on the waters edge with two bunks for the children.
It has been well appointed inside and out offering all the modern comforts in a practical family house only 10 minutes from Picton by car or boat.
FACILITIES
+ Three large bedrooms
+ One with ensuite and two share a bathroom
+ A second living/reading room if required
+ External boat shed with two bunks
+ Kitchen
+ Dishwasher
+ Washing machine/Dryer
+ Sky TV/DVD
+ Quality stereo
+ BBQ
+ Two indoor fires
+ Quality linen and plate ware
+ Deck wrapping around the house with bbq area below
+ Deck chairs and tables
+ Private driveway/off street parking
+ Large jetty
+ Beach
+ 40 tonne mooring
Sleeps: 10 Max
Children: YES
Pets: NO
Smoking: NO
Tents: With prior permission
Rates
Peak Rate: $600 per night
20th December – 31st January
Shoulder Rate: $500 per night
1 February – 28 February
Easter weekend, Labour weekend & Queens Birthday
Low Rate $400 per night
1st March – 19 December
Maximum number of guests: 10
MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD
Between 20th December - 31st January there is a 7 nights minimum stay
All other times the minimum stay is 3 nights
Deposit
A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking
** All prices are in New Zealand Dollars - View Currency Calculator
Getting Here
Driving
From Christchurch it is a four hour drive north to Tally-ho Bay
From Nelson it is Two Hours to Picton and then 15 minutes to Tally-ho Bay
If you are driving from Wellington the ferry arrives at Picton
Flying
You can fly into Blenheim from Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington daily. From Blenheim airport it is only 29km to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds.
Flying times
Auckland - Blenheim 1hr 20
Wellington - Blenheim 25 mins
Christchurch - Blenheim 50 mins
Or you can fly with Sounds Air - www.soundsair.com
Wellington to Picton
Wellington to Nelson (via Blenheim)
Nearest Airport
Blenheim airport is a 45 minute drive from Tally-ho Bay or if you are flying in from Wellington with Sounds Air Picton airport is only 8km south of Picton
Nearest town
Picton is only a 10-15 minute drive away. Here you will find everything you need like restaurants, banks, super market ....
Below are the links to the ferry companies that operate between Wellingotn and Picton
www.bluebridge.co.nz
www.interislander.co.nz
All About Marlborough Sounds
The Marlborough Sounds region is famous for its wines and wineries, walking tracks, bird life and amazing network of waterways. There is information provided below on local things to do and see.
The Marlborough region has over 50 wineries and is New Zealand’s largest grape growing and wine making region. Most of the wineries welcome visitors for lunch and tasting sessions. It is also home for one of New Zealand’s iconic hikes – The Queen Charlotte Track.
Picton is small coastal village surrounded by hills and sea. It features award winning restaurants and activities and is the closest town to Tally-ho Bay only 10 - 15 minutes drive. The scenery in the sounds is amazing. Bush clad mountains rise straight out of the sea creating lots of bays and beaches for all kinds of bird life, dolphins, seals, terns and penguins. Getting out on the water is a must. There is a huge amount to do and see including wineries, arts and crafts, sea kayaking, walks, horse trekking and fishing (both for trout and in the sea).
Top 10 things to see and do (as rated by guests)
1. Catch a Blue Cod for breakfast from the end of the Jetty
2. Dolphin cruise
3. Explore the local wineries
4. Sit back, put your feet up and soak up the view
5. Go for a guided kayak tour
6. Explore the local bays
7. Local walks
8. Have dinner at one of the great local restaurants
9. Visit the local salmon farms
10. Check out the Icon art gallery
TOURS AND CRUISES
Adventure Tours : Jet Ski New Zealand - www.jetskinewzealand.com
Professional guided jet ski tours of the Marlborough Sounds.
Dolphin Swimming - Dolphin Watch Ecotours www.dolphinswimming.co.nz
Join highly qualified marine biologists in search of dusky dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and rare Hector's dolphins that frequent the majestic Marlborough Sounds.
Waka Whenua Tours - www.picton.co.nz
The Sounds Connection - www.soundsconnection.co.nz
Based in Marlborough, we are positioned as the leading providers of quality tours of the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. Tours include visits to local wineries, arts and crafts, transport requirements and at sea, fishing trips on the famous "Sea Bud" launch. Private charters on both Sea and Land are a popular option. Tell us your requirements, you'll be surprised now easy and affordable it is.
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Windhawk Helicopters - www.windhawkhelicopters.com
Now offering trips around Marlborough in their R44 Helicopter.
Jay van der Reijden - www.jaysartwork.com
Stone Artist.
Dolphins New Zealand - www.naturetours.co.nz
Come and enjoy the Marlborough Sounds with Dolphin Watch Ecotours.
Queen Charlotte Sounds is the home of a number of New Zealand's Dolphins,
Seals and wildlife.
Sea Kayaking - www.soundswild.co.nz
Sea kayaking in the Marlborough Sounds.
Adventure Tours - Jet Ski New Zealand. www.jetskinewzealand.com
Professional guided jet ski tours of the Marlborough Sounds.
Dolphin Swimming - Dolphin Watch Ecotours.www.dolphinswimming.co.nz
Join highly qualified marine biologists in search of dusky dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins and rare Hector's dolphins that frequent the majestic Marlborough Sounds.
Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company www.marlboroughsounds.com
Specialises in guided and independent sea kayaking, walking, hiking and mountain biking tours.
SHOPPING, ARTS AND CRAFTS
ICON Art Gallery - www.iconartgallery.com
The new name for Picton's oldest Art Gallery. Come and see artists at work and a great selection of local and national art by leading artists such as Scott Hawthorne and Sirpa Alalaakkola.
WINERIES AND RESTAURANTS
Wineries - www.winesofnz.com
Website directory of Marlborough Wineries.