Welcome to Windhoek Homestays
in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds
Relax into the Marlborough Sounds lifestyle...
- peaceful location in tranquil Waitaria Bay
- country comfort
- home-grown meals
- friendly hospitality
Your hosts Hans and Maree Gerritsen welcome you to the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of their home in the Kenepuru Sound, the heart of the Marine Farming area in Marlborough.
We have a comfortable two-level home overlooking the sea and farmland. Indoors blends with outdoors with extensive balconies leading to colourful gardens and orchards.
Choose From Our Activities...
We have access to a mussel farm, where you can pick your own fresh mussels - we'll cook them in any number of delicious recipes! Learn about the history of mussel farming from our own experience.
Go Snapper fishing from shore, jetty or boat, in October/November and February/March...
Gather oysters from plentiful beds...
Or do some flounder netting from April 1st to September 30st.
We have kayaks or rowing dinghy for your to borrow
We have sheep, cattle and horses grazing on 30 acres (12 ha).
Tackle the challenging 9-hole Nopera Golf Course, just 10km away. The northernmost course in the South Island, with absolutely stunning views across the Sounds. Clubs are available.
We are only 14km from the Queen Charlotte Walking Track and can set you off at the Punga Cove turnoff. Shorter walks nearby. Explore the sumit of Mt. Stokes which is the highest point in the Marlborough Sounds at 1203m.
Good safe swimming from shore or a floating jetty near by.
attractions:
- Garden tours
- Local farm and vinyard tours
- Fishing charters
- Horse trek riding
- Explore the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sound with Sounds by Sail or Just Cruzing
- or we can arrange a personal site seeing tour just for you
... or
... do nothing at all!
