Hopewell Lodge

The very best in New Zealand Hospitality!
Welcome to Hopewell, a Supreme Award winning self-catering lodge set in a stunning location on the waters edge of the magnificent Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.
The perfect destination for a few days of rest and relaxation or a welcome break from the Queen Charlotte Track.
Hopewell offers a choice of accommodation from basic rooms to luxurious double ensuites and a self contained cottage. Almost all rooms enjoy expansive sea views.
Laze on our sunny, secluded and sheltered beach. Enjoy a day’s walk on the Queen Charlotte Track with water taxi transfers. Explore the Kenepuru Sound in our kayaks. Hike in the surrounding pristine native forest. Experience a unique golf course with unbelievable views. Try fishing for the famous Red Snapper, we have all the equipment you'll need. Collect delicious oysters and sample the freshly steamed mussels. Mountain bike into the Pelorus Sound. Soak in the hot outdoor spa under the southern night sky. Visit the resident glow-worms. Relax in the hammocks in the midst of native bush. Wake up to the enticing smell of fresh espresso coffee.
Transport Options:
By Road
Hopewell is at the end of the Kenepuru Road. The Kenepuru Road winds around the coastline of the Kenepuru Sound and is a very scenic drive with great views. The drive from Picton or Havelock takes about 2.5 hours and is less than 100kms.
By Water Taxi
You can take a water taxi from Havelock (30 minutes) or Picton (45 minutes) or from Te Mahia (10 minutes). Please contact us directly and we can help you to organise your best option.