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.
👉 Download Antenno (Utilities category) from the App Store or Google Play


