Stuck in Auckland

Any feedback on this area Nelson, Blenheim for possible relocation in 2018

BEVS

What sort of feedback are you looking for?

Stuck in Auckland

Inside knowledge you cant find on google or just peoples experiences

For example areas that are best kept away from

Example "Taxi's from Blenheim Airport"

Justcol

Nelson is nice, motueka is better, can't comment on Blenheim

BEVS

You haven't lived in either.

Justcol

No but I have friends and family in both and have spent time in both
Just thought I'd offer something to get the ball rolling
And I thought the tone was of an acceptable level, so that's a big thumbs up for me
Anyway back to the topic

BEVS

That is absolutely fair enough. I had no idea you had actual family out here Col. Thought it was just you & immediates that emigrated.
No idea you'd lived here either.

Share your inside knowledge .

simonsi

Stuck in Auckland

Looking to buy a vineyard or brewery

Have looked at a place called Havelock which is at start of sounds.

BEVS

Ah! Then as you know you are definitely in the right regions. I'm going to ping Catcha .

There is nothing at Havelock really but that may be what you are looking for. Quiet place but yes, if you have a boat it is a gateway out onto the Sounds.


Around Nelson and Tasman there are plenty of boutique vineyards & micro breweries . I haven't heard of many disastrous years but maybe I haven't been paying enough attention. With this area, unless you are over Takaka Hill into Golden Bay you are going to have easy enough access to townships and Nelson if needs be. Of course this area is out on a limb so getting anywhere outside of this area can be a bit of a mission unless it is a couple of internal flights.

Stuck in Auckland

Its supposed to be around 40 to 50 mins drive from Havelock to Blenheim?. Followed a utube clip and it seemed very straight drive - basically turn right at Renwick (from Blenheim).

Strategically it would then also be 50/50 nelson airport or Blenheim? or seaplane from picton depending on tide. Digressing but I would love to do up a catalina.

I prefer isolation and quick access to deep water (sailing/mooring) and fishing.

Internet I guess is a very high consideration.



Mussel sandwiches, wine and quiet is bliss for me.

BEVS

Yes. The drive Havelock / Blenheim is a straight drive. The Havelock/Nelson drive takes you up and over the Wangamoas. If you don't mind a hair pin then that is fine. Sometimes though the road can be down to one lane for obvious reasons. Weather. Slips. Accident.

Either airport will take you direct to the main centres of Auckland Wellington.
Nelson you can get to Queenstown & Christchurch direct.

If you want deep water then Nelson and Tasman may not be the ticket. It is extremely tidal here.

I believe the floatplane at Picton is still out of action. It crashed a while back.

Catchafire

Greetings from Marlborough.

Been here since 2007. Personally we love it, started our family here and love the whole area.

Pro's - Great weather, wine industry, amazing scenery, great place to bring up kids.

Cons - Blenheim itself does not have much about it, small city with little charm. Earthquakes, had a few big shakes over the years.

We have a trailer boat and launch from Picton or Havelock. Dont know much about waterside properties, but there seems to be a lot around.

Let me know if I can help.

Stuck in Auckland

Thanks really appreciate it

We travel a lot so coming back to a home base or "Sanctuary" does not need a lot around it.

We have received loads of properties for sale from the estate agents - which may be a concern by the number, but the common attribute are the backdrop scenery from all the properties. Lush green gardens, bright blue skys.

Traffic jam on the way to airport was 2 people at the roundabout.

BEVS

Catcha