Marlborough

The nearest airport is Auckland which is a 40 minute drive, there are shuttle buses that run to the ferry terminals and the airport and also the Devonport ferry which is 15 minutes from the main ferry port terminal. If catching public transport the walk to the ferry from the last drop off at Devonport, the beach is also within walking distance from the ferry port and bus terminals. As the northern shore is only a few minutes away it still might pay to hire a car from car hire Auckland during your stay, allowing travelling to go further and into the heart of the southern Island and visit some of the beaches famed for surfing.
Further maps and directions would be given on booking confirmation.

Whats Around

Devonport hosts the Wine and Food festival every February, displaying the new wines produced from the local vineyards. Explore the many attractions Devonport has to offer within a 15 min walk you can visit the North Head for views and tunnels. Mt Victoria and Cambria reserve.

A Navy museum, tennis court, Waitemata Golf Course, Devonport Heritage walk all within 5 minutes of each other. Walk along the coast from Devonport Ferry terminal on Cheltenham beach and the north coves to Milford beach or Long Bay coastal walkway

Regular Ferry Day trips in the Hauraki Gulf and to the Tiritiri Island native bird reserve with walking tracks. Rangitoto Volcanic Island, great views, beaches, walking/cycling tracks take a picnic. Waiheke Island Vineyards, beaches, Cafes, walking/cycling tracks. Kawau Island has historic ruins and places with beaches for walking. City attractions are only a Ferry ride away

Dolphin explorers, harbour kayaking cruises or sailing are just a few of the water activities you can do. Bridge climbing. Sky Tower bungy jumping, visit art Galleries and museums. Take a trip round Auckland Zoo or the Aquarium. Go shopping in Vulcan Lane or catch the Link bus to Ponsonby, Newmarket and Parnell. Coast to Coast walks via parkland reserves and Volcanic cones. Walk or cycle along Tamaki drive's beach promenade from the Ferry terminal to St Heliers a popular cycle route.

Visit Puhoi colonial village, kayak the river and thermal swim/slides at Waiwera on the way back. Tauwharanui Regional park a popular and favourite white sand surf beach, go for picnic or fish, walk, swim, surf, lots of native birds and farm animals.