Getting to Portage Resort

Getting Here

Our location is accessible by water taxi, road, or helicopter. Portage Resort does not offer a leisure shuttle service for guests during their stay. The Resort can transfer guests to and from Torea wharf only and only at designated times.

Portage Resort is just 15 minutes by direct ferry from Picton to the Torea Bay wharf followed by a short 4-minute drive (pre booked) or a 30 minute walk over the saddle to the resort.

Or if travelling from Havelock, it is a 40min boat ride from Havelock marina and you can book with Kenepuru Water Taxi or Havelock Water Taxi.

Bag Transfers for Hotel Guests
Cougar Line & Beachcomber run arrival schedules throughout the day into Torea Bay delivering both guests and luggage. This needs to be arranged directly with them at the time of booking. Should you wish to send your luggage unaccompanied, a Portage staff member will collect your luggage and deliver it to the resort.

On your departure day, please place your bags in the bag shed at the top of the Resort’s Reception stairs by 9am, hotel staff will transport all luggage to Torea Bay. Please do not leave your bags outside your room, the collection area is the luggage shed. For more information contact our friendly team on stay@portageresort.co.nz.

The Portage is your Marlborough accommodation base to explore the magic of the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island of New Zealand.

Group Transfers

A number of ferry operators have special arrangements with The Portage to transfer guests for meetings and special events.

Quotations can be provided by email on request.

Moorings available

If you are arriving on your own boat we have 4 moorings available

Moorings

Getting Here

  • Cougar Line passenger boat cruising through calm blue waters towards Portage Resort in Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

    By Boat

    Cougar Line & Beachcomber run arrival schedules throughout the day into Torea Bay delivering both guests and luggage. This needs to be arranged directly with them at the time of booking. Should you wish to send your luggage unaccompanied, a Portage staff member will collect your luggage and deliver it to the hotel.

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  • Helicopter landed on a hilltop with guests enjoying scenic views over Marlborough Sounds near Portage Resort, New Zealand.

    By Helicopter

    Arrive at the Resort in style with a breathtaking scenic flight with Helicopters Nelson - Visit their website for availability, pricing & bookings. Use discount promo code PORTAGE10 for a 10% discount on retail rates, available to Resort guests only.

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  • Aerial view of Kenepuru Sound surrounded by native bush and rolling hills, showcasing the flight route to Portage Resort, Marlborough Sounds.

    By Air

    10 minutes from Picton to Nopera via Pelorus Air, or you can opt for a longer flight with a bird's eye view of the Sounds. From Nopera you can book with Kenepuru Water Taxi to catch a boat that will drop you off directly to the Portage Bay.

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