T h e G u e s t W i n g GUEST INFORMATION Your Hosts: Tanya & Shayne Jacks 401 Anakiwa Road, RD 1, Picton 7281 T: 03 574 1388 M: 027 574 1000 W: www.anakiwa401.co.nz www.fac ebook.com/Anakiwa401 Contents Kia Ora … Welcome …………………………………………………………. 2 Useful Contacts …………………..…………………………………………... 4 Facilities …………………..……………………………………………………... 5 Things to do ………………………..…………………………………………... 8 Water Taxis ……………..………………………………………………………. 10 Walks – Queen Charlotte Track ……………………………………….. 11 Walks – Local Walks ………………………………………………………... 12 Places to Visit - Queen Charlotte Drive & Havelock ….…………………….. 13 - Picton …………………………………………………………………….. 14 - Blenheim ……………………………………………………………….. 15 - Kenepuru Road, Mahau & Kenepuru Sounds …………. 17 - Nelson ……………………………………………………………..….… 18 Drinks, Snacks & Meals ……………………………………………………. 19 DVD Collection ………………………………………………………………... 20 1 | P a g e Kia Ora … Welcome As your hosts, we warmly welcome you to, what we believe is the charming Anakiwa 401 in the Marlborough Sounds – our home in paradise since 2008. The property was built in circa 1926 and was one of the first houses in Anakiwa Bay. Originally, there was a guest house owned by the Hazelwood family, where the Outward Bound School stands today, with the surrounding land being a sheep farm. The family then built a house for their Farm Managers - this now is our Anakiwa 401. The house went on to be used as the local school for up to 13 children, hence the name of one of our rooms being The Old Library. And later, the house was owned by well-known New Zealand journalist and author Don Grady. It was in 1995, that the house welcomed its first guests as Anakiwa Backpackers. Since then, it has undergone a few changes, most notably in the last 12 years. We believe we have renovated the property to a high standard whilst retaining its character and history. The quality separate private accommodation we provide our guests consists of The Bay View Apartment - a self-contained one bedroom apartment with a view of the bay), along with The Guest Wing - our two bedroom, two bathroom hosted holiday accommodation with a large kitchen/lounge/dining area, opening to a sheltered barbeque and outdoor dining area for guests to use. The numerous well-established kowhai, kahikatea and cabbage trees in the garden ensure many native birds including tuis, wood pigeons & fantails visit us in spring & summer with a wonderful dawn chorus. The lawn terraces & hammock garden provide perfect places to relax. In 2014, after making some changes, we felt the time was right to respond to our guests’ feedback that our accommodation is 'more than a backpackers', and change our name to Anakiwa 401 – Self-catering Guesthouse, one that better reflects its homely feel and yet retains the conveniences of self-contained accommodation. Anakiwa 401 is conveniently situated between waterfront Picton & Havelock - the ‘green- lipped mussel capital of the world’. And within a short drive, you have the famous Marlborough sauvignon blanc vineyards in Blenheim and the vibrant city of Nelson. So let us introduce ourselves. We found Anakiwa 401 purely by chance, whilst travelling around New Zealand in a campervan on our honeymoon. After returning home to England, we decided a relaxed life in rural yet coastal paradise, working together in hospitality was the direction we wanted. So within 6 months, we, including our late dog Scruff, moved across the world to live in Anakiwa, New Zealand and haven’t looked back since . 2 | P a g e Shayne has a background in children’s entertainment, the building industry, participating and instructing water skiing & judo and locally, he is Vice-chair of the Tirimoana & Anakiwa Residents Association and has returned to teaching judo at Blenheim Judo Club along with being Head Coach for the Central Districts Area Judo. Tanya has worked in the travel & hospitality industries for many years in NZ, Spain and UK and here, is an active committee member of the Queen Charlotte Track Inc. As we do not live in this part of the house, please let us know if you find anything broken or of any improvements you feel could be made to make your stay here more comfortable. We strive to ensure you enjoy Anakiwa & its environs as much as we do and that your stay at Anakiwa 401 is a highlight of your New Zealand holiday. Shayne, Tanya, AB & Kiwa If you need to contact us at any time during your stay, you may find us in the garden, at the Green Caravan Cafe or by any of the means below: +64 3 574 1388 +64 27 574 1000 Text: +64 27 574 1000 WhatsApp: +64 27 574 1000 Messenger: Anakiwa 401 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/Anakiwa401 3 | P a g e USEFUL CONTACTS Emergency Services 111 Water Taxi Operators Arrow Water Taxis 573 8229 Beachcomber Cruises 573 6175 Cougar Line 573 7925 Lochmara Water Taxi 573 4554 Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises 0508 42835625 Cook Strait Ferry Operators Bluebridge 0800 844 844 Interislander 0800 802 802 Shuttles & Coaches The Link Bus (Anakiwa to Picton/Havelock/Blenheim/Nelson & along The Link Pathway) 027 314 8569 A1 Picton Shuttles (Anakiwa to Picton) 0800 A1PICTON Marlborough Shuttles (Anakiwa/Picton/Blenheim) 573 7122 InterCity (Nationwide) 03 365 1113 Local Restaurants The Queen Charlotte Tavern (Linkwater) 574 2507 Momorangi Bay Campground - Fish & Chips (Momorangi) 573 7865 Captain’s Daughter (Havelock) 574 2440 Havelock Hotel/Pub (Havelock) 574 2412 The Mussel Pot (Havelock) 574 2824 Café Cortado (Picton) 573 5630 Gusto (Picton) 573 7171 Le Café (Picton) 573 5588 Oxley’s Bar & Kitchen (Picton) 573 7645 Seumus’ Irish Bar (Picton) 573 8994 Activities Sea Kayak Adventures (Anakiwa) 574 2765 Pelorus Eco Adventures – River Kayaking (Pelorus) 574 2212 Pelorus Mail Boat (Havelock) 574 1088 E-Ko Tours – dolphin swimming & nature trips (Picton) 573 8040 Fishing (Sounds Connections, Picton) 573 8843 Lochmara Wildlife Recovery & Arts Centre (Lochmara Bay) 573 4554 4 | P a g e FACILITIES BBQ There is a BBQ available for you to use anytime on the main courtyard. Beach Towels There is a box of beach towels beside the tub/sink by the front door, for you to use when swimming or going to the beach – please do not use your bathroom towels – thank you. Bicycles There are bikes for use in bay, located in the bike rack by the main entrance door. Guests are welcome to borrow these for a couple of hours to ride around our bay roads only. You will need to book these with us. Should you wish to bike on the Queen Charlotte Track, mountain bikes can be hired from Sea Kayaking Adventures located at the end of Anakiwa Road tel: 574 2765. DVD Library If you feel like relaxing watching a movie in your room, take a look at our DVD Library List page 20 and let us know your chosen movie/s. Electric Blankets For your comfort, the Old Verandah bed is fitted with an electric blanket. Please remember, these may be used to pre-heat the bed before use and ensure they are turned off before going to sleep. There are hot water bottles in both rooms. Guest Computer If you do not have a laptop or device with you, there is a computer available in the lounge of the Guest Wing to access the internet. Guest Laundry We do not have a washing machine for guests to use, however there is a tub/sink by the front door you can use to hand wash your clothes and a washing line to dry them, on the Garden Terrace (up slope beside The Old Shed). Picton Laundry is open 7 days from 8am-8pm, located at 81 High Street Picton Laundromat is open 24 hours at 24 Auckland Street, 500m from the Interislander Ferry Terminal. 5 | P a g e Guest Telephone You’ll find this in the lounge in the Guest Wing. Calls to our local areas (Picton, Havelock & Blenheim), 0800 numbers or any number using a pre-paid telephone card, can be made using this telephone. If you are on the Spark or Skinny mobile networks, you should have signal here. For Vodafone & 2degrees mobile signals are available down on the jetty. Hairdryers You will find a hairdryer in each room for your convenience. Hammocks You’ll find hammocks in the front garden and 2 hammock chairs up on the middle terrace under the ‘Conker’ tree (horse-chestnut) for you to relax in. Heaters, Blankets & Hot Water Bottles All rooms have heaters, blankets and hot water bottles in each room. Please ask us if you require more blankets. Herbs There are fresh herbs on your left of the path coming up to the house. Feel free to cut these for your use (and weed the patch too if you like!). In-House Entertainment Please enjoy the board games, playing cards, book exchange & guitar - all located in the lounge. Outside Shower If you would like to shower off after coming back from the beach or wash the sand from your feet, there is an outside shower on the wall besides the path up to the Terrace gardens. Recycling Recycling bins are in the main house kitchen - we recycle the following items: Glass Plastics Food & Drinks Cans Paper & Cardboard 6 | P a g e Settling your account If you are leaving early on the day of your departure, we would appreciate if you could settle your account the day prior. We accept credit and debit cards (not Eftpos), but please note a surcharge of 3% will apply to all card payments. Alternatively if you wish to pay by internet banking, our details are: Account No: 02-1232-0008196-00 Acc Name: S&T Jacks, Ref: arrival date. Payment by internet banking or in cash will not incur a surcharge.