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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.

  • This is an original family-owned 1970s beachfront property in Ngakuta Bay. It is 15 minutes drive from Picton around Queen Charlotte Drive.

    NOTE: we provide a traditional Kiwi bach experience. This means the property is not serviced between guest stays.
    You are expected to:
    Vacuum, mop and wipe any marks you have made,
    Do the dishes and tidy surfaces before you leave,
    Bring all your own linen; towels, sheets, tea towels etc,
    Take away any rubbish with you as there is no collection service

    Korora Cottage offers amazing views of tranquil Ngakuta Bay. The water is calm for safe swimming and water sports. It is wonderful place to unwind. The bach is close to the foreshore where you will find walking and biking tracks and many other places you can explore.

    There is a public boat ramp in the bay to allow you to explore and/or fish the waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound. There is a bach mooring available with prior approval for $50 per night.

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About the area

Located in Ngakuta Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Picton Ferry Terminal and Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okiwa Bay and Picton Foreshore. Waitohi Recreational Reserve and Edwin Fox Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Ngakuta Bay travel guide
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Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a wooden bench in the foreground, surrounded by a paved walkway. In the background, there are hills and a marina with boats.
    Picton Foreshore
    19 min drive - 11.9 km
  • A bridge over a calm river with boats docked on the right.
    Picton Harbour
    20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • beach near Ngakuta Bay
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Ngākuta Bay Recreation Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson Square
    19 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thai Panda
    15 min drive
  • Jolly Roger
    20 min drive
  • Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
    15 min drive
  • The Barn
    16 min drive
  • Le Cafe
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Okiwa Bay, Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary and Waitohi Recreational Reserve. Nelson Square and Picton Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot with everything you need. Lots of exploring; swimming; fishing and rowing around. Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Holiday

Family holiday in beautiful location and Holiday house thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We had the best weekend here. Exactly what we needed, a beautiful and relaxing few days. We’ve decided to make it an annual getaway so will be booking again soon. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ngakuta Bay

Great stay the weather was perfect , and the Bach is a Bach which was great ,right on the waters edge close to walks and boat ramp we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay but just what we needed

We areived late around 7pm and left by 6am the next day for the ferry. It was perfect for what we needed and very quiet and relaxing.A pity we couldn't stay and get a real chance at taking advantage of the propertys location which was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great location. A true traditional Bach as described. Melissa was great to communicate with. Excellent info before arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect bach in stunning Marlborough Sounds

Absolutely loved our week long stay, classic kiwi bach in absolutely stunning location. The views alone offer so much tranquil; easy access to walking tracks and beach. We traveled with dog, it’s very pet friendly accommodation, large garden with trees for shade on a hot day, though not fully fenced. But still perfect place for those travelling with dog. Short drive to Picton, Blenheim, or Havelock North. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, affordable back for a family!

Had a great relaxing stay the week before Easter with some lovely mild weather in the Bay. Bach was perfect for our family of 5 and was great being able to bring our fur baby too. Had everything we needed with a great layout. Beautiful view with morning coffee in bed! Lovely swimming a short walk down to the foreshore and great fishing for the kids off the jetty too - my daughter caught a good sized gurnard! Loved the pukeko family right outside. Overall a wonderful, peaceful stay - will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old world beach bach by the seaside

A beautiful family beach holiday crib right by the seashore. Lawns for cricket in the evenings; mud flats to explore at low tide; a wee beach or two to wander along; log fire for chilly autumn mornings and those long holiday evenings sitting round playing board games and cards together. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better than what we had the privilege of enjoying here thank you to the hosts who share their slice of paradise
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Classic kiwi bach

It had great views and it was a well set up classic kiwi bach. The annex however was not suitable for either of our young children to sleep in which was a surprise when we arrived. The annex was further away from the house than expected and very dusty and dirty. The previous occupants had also not cleaned after their stay which meant we had to clean the kitchen and floors on arrival. Overall it was a nice stay in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

3 night stay

the property is in a lovely spot with a beautiful view and access to the water - this was its main appeal 😁 The property is fairly close to Picton so access to shopping is fine It is obviously a much loved family Bach, owned by the same family for many years. I wasn't expecting 5 star accomodation - but everything is very tired looking and could do with a spruce up.😢 Main problem for us was level of cleanliness. Guests are asked to clean when they leave, but people have different standards and for me it needed a good spring clean. It would be better to charge more and have a proper cleaner 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfy bed. Thank you for having us, we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bay Location

We really enjoyed our stay here on this lovely quiet bay and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view outside the huge lounge windows, 2 min drive to the Ngakuta Bay boat ramp, house was clean, tidy, contained all the essentials.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay at this gorgeous wee bach. It's beautifully positioned, has everything you need, and the hosts were very communicative and helpful. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot!

Quick overnight stay before going on the ferry. Great little place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful treasure to share

Thank you beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfy, lovely warm fire. Enjoyed watching wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location in quintessential kiwi bach. Excellent distance to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable weekend at Korora Cottage despite the weather. A magic spot. We’d love to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real kiwi batch, fantastic location

Relaxing in ta scenic wonderland
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Peaceful and quiet place with stunning views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was warm and cozy. Reminded me of my childhood holidays. Only real issue had, was with wifi connection in and out. Otherwise we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kiwiana for diaspora kiwis

Wonderful place, very kiwiana, beautiful surroundings - loved it all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023