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Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Things to do
There is something for everyone at Lochmara, with spaces to explore, play, and relax.
- View the marine life below the surface in our Underwater Observatory - guided daily tours at set times and includes stingray feeding. Charges apply.
- Hand-feed the Kakariki parakeets, NZ native eels, pigs, and chickens.
- Free use of the stand-up paddle boards
- Hike to the Queen Charlotte Track - 2 hour return walk
- Explore the bushwalks around our property
- Star-gazing at night. A fantastic place to view the stars
- Play on the beach which is also safe for swimming
- Have a game of quoits or petanque
- Relax in one of more than 40 hammocks at Lochmara
- Soak or treat yourself to a massage in the wonderful Bath House
- Walk through the glow worm grotto (night only)
- Go swimming in the phosphorescence (night only)
- Spot native birdlife
- Relax in front of the fire in our lounge area, with a book from the in-house library
- Visit the art exhibition spaces and learn about New Zealand art
- See how life used to be in the rustic Crumpy’s Camp and replica Whare.
Lochmara Lodge Marlborough Sounds
Lodge, Wildlife Recovery & Arts Center
Join us for a few nights stay, a day, a meal, or a longer stay and you’ll soon realise
"Once Discovered... Never Forgotten"