Kahikatea Bay Retreat - Marlborough Sounds

12/10/2026

Staying with us this summer with your own boat? Just a 20-minute boat ride away, you’ll find a beautiful lunch spot where the kids can splash, play and enjoy the new mini waterpark while you relax and soak up the stunning Marlborough Sounds. 🌊

Then cruise back to Kahikatea Bay Retreat for sundowners on the deck, watching the sun set over the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound. 🍷🌅

Boating, great food, family fun and sunset drinks in paradise — what more could you ask for?

✨ Summer dates are waiting! Book your stay now at kahikateabayretreat.co.nz

There’s a new reason to point the boat towards Lochmara this summer, and this one involves getting wet. A firm...

21/07/2026

It was a magical Saturday in the Marlborough Sounds. 🐬 Dolphins playing in the cove, right in front of the living room deck, on a glorious winter's day. Moments like these are what make a stay at Kahikatea Bay Retreat so unforgettable. 💙☀️

25/05/2026

I love this Porthole Series at the Raukura Gallery on Picton's High Street

25/05/2026

Time to book your Summer Holiday Break? Multiple bedding configurations available to suit your family requirements. Book direct on www.kahikateabayretreat.co.nz or message us for more information.

21/05/2026

Need a winter getaway for King’s Birthday Weekend? We still have a vacancy available at this stage!

Book a cosy one-bedroom cabin for a couple’s escape, or reserve the entire complex for a family getaway.

The winter sun is shining through, the fireplace is roaring, and the kitchen is buzzing this week — the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of Curious Cove.

Message us now for details and availability.

13/04/2026

Love the clarity of the water at this time of year.

09/04/2026

On a recent trip to Kahikatea Bay Retreat, food became a defining part of the experience. We foraged from the sea, enjoying its fresh offerings, while other provisions from FreshChoice Picton were delivered to the water taxi just in time for our trip out to the Sounds.