Romantic Package
A romantic table setup with wine, chocolates and fresh flowers
For couples seeking something truly personal, we offer a private romantic table setup for two, arranged in your chosen location here on Arapawa Island. With wine, chocolates, and fresh flowers included, it’s a beautiful way to experience the island at its most intimate. Hosted with care by our family, and tailored just for you.
Picnic Package
A peaceful island picnic surrounded by nature
Unwind with a relaxed island picnic set up in a scenic location of your choosing, whether by the beach, overlooking the Sounds, or nestled among native trees. We’ll prepare everything for you, including a thoughtfully styled picnic setting and delicious local treats, so you can simply slow down, enjoy the surroundings, and savour the peaceful beauty of Arapawa Island.
Paua Tasting Package
A true taste of the Marlborough Sounds
Discover the flavour of the sea with a special Pāua tasting experience hosted on Arapawa Island. Enjoy a curated tasting of our pāua, prepared with care and served in a peaceful island setting. This is a rare opportunity to connect with one of New Zealand’s most treasured coastal delicacies, right where it comes from.
Experiences
Island life
Step into another world and enjoy our farming life, from the wildlife of the sea and air to the domestic farm animals on land. Watch for the mail boat visit, or gaze at the stars in an unpolluted sky. Seals, whales, dolphins, birds and stars – who could ask for anything more?
Sea lovers
Go diving in the surging waters or relax on the private beach - with fishing, diving, swimming and sunbathing, you really can have the perfect sea-lovers holiday right here.
Adventure lovers
If getting out and about and enjoying an action-packed break is your choice, then you will satisfy all of those wishes when mountain biking, hiking, walking or cycling in this stunning setting.
Pearl lovers
Join one of our exciting pearl tours, indulge in a little pearl shopping, or design your own jewellery using your individually selected, truly beautiful, sustainably produced pearls grown right here at Arapawa Blue Pearls.
Postcard view lovers
Guests who like to follow the ferry journey, from Arapaoa island you have 360-degree views. Indulge in your passion for photography or take one of the bespoke helicopter tours for unforgettable vistas of the magnificent Marlborough Sounds.
Sustainability lovers
Deep in our consciousness is our sustainable and restorative practice, underlying every aspect of what we do. You will especially enjoy the eco-friendly experience of visiting the Abalone-Paua sanctuary.
Celebrations and events
Whether planning your proposal at our private beach with champagne or high tea, or honouring a special birthday at the main house, this is where magic happens and memories are made.
Bespoke holidays
The possibilities are endless. Plan your family holidays, multigenerational holidays, honeymoon holidays, solo travel, disconnecting holidays, relaxation holidays, or even a workcation (working + vacation) – your privacy or your happy celebration is our absolute pleasure.
History
Learn about the adventurous history of the Arapaoa Island pioneers with references from Māori oral history, legends and artwork to the diaries recording Captain Cook’s observations when he visited this place. We proudly share with you the school cottage, the old lighthouse keeper’s house (now our shop), and the Arapaoa Island lighthouse. Don’t miss the historic whaling station, Gunyah, or our WW2 gun emplacement.
Discover Marlborough Sounds
From your secure base with us, venture further to explore the wonders and hidden jewels of the Marlborough Sounds. Match award-winning wines with freshly caught salmon, or simply listen to the birdsong with a picnic. Watch seals idly sunning themselves or take a cruise and explore further the unspoiled beauty of this wonderful place. You will wish you were staying so much longer, but you can always come back again!
Our Experiences
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