Overview
Havelock is the green-shell mussel capital of the world and serves as the major gateway to the Pelorus Sound, one of the two major sounds of the Marlborough Sounds. The town has an unexpected scientific claim to fame: Sir Ernest Rutherford, the first man to split the atom, and rocket scientist William Pickering both had their formative education here.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Two backpacker hostels on Main Rd: Rutherford Backpackers from $25/person and Blue Moon Backpackers from $37/person.
Activities
The Greenshell Mussel Cruise operates Nov-Mar at 1:30PM from Jetty 1a. Nydia Track is a 2-day trek requiring shuttle or water taxi between endpoints.
Culture
Havelock honors its famous residents Sir Ernest Rutherford and William Pickering with a memorial on Main Road near the Havelock Museum.
Transport
State Highway 6 runs through Havelock connecting Nelson (west) to Blenheim (south). Water taxis operate from Havelock Marina for Pelorus Sound access.
