Getting There & Getting Around
Most families arrive via the Interislander or Bluebridge ferry into Picton. From there it’s a short 30‑minute drive to Blenheim – the region’s main hub – and a further 45‑minute drive to Momorangi Bay. Renting a compact car costs about $70‑$90 per day, fuel around $1.80/L, so budget $15‑$20 daily for petrol.
Driving is the cheapest way to reach the scattered beaches and trailheads; public buses run between Picton and Blenheim for $8 adult, $4 child each way, but they’re infrequent.
- Interislander ferry (adult $70, child $35) – book early for discounts
- Compact rental car $70‑$90/day (incl. basic insurance)
- Fuel $15‑$20/day based on 200km travel
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