Water taxi from Te Mahia Bay to Hopewell – only $30

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Kenepuru Road to Te Mahia Bay
The Kenepuru Road as far as Te Mahia Bay is now fully open!!

The water taxi from Te Mahia Bay to Hopewell Lodge costs $30 per adult each way and $15 for children under 18 years.

19 December 2026– 7 February 2027
The Kenepuru Road to Hopewell is fully open, with no closures during this period.

7 February 2027 onwards
There will be some closures from Portage Bay to the Kenepuru Heads – more updates to come.

The Kenepuru road is fully open every weekend.

If you would like help planning your journey, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly — we’re very happy to assist.

For the most up-to-date and last-minute information, we strongly recommend downloading Antenno, Marlborough District Council’s free alerts app. It provides real-time notifications about road conditions, closures and changes.
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