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French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas
Full DescriptionFrench Pass Sea Safaris and Beachfront Villas are situated at French Pass, a tiny seaside settlement in the Marlborough Sounds. Quality Qualmark 4 star Beachfront Villas nestling in native bush are well positioned overlooking the bay. Units are fully self-contained for those who wish to be independent. A fully catered option is also available. An outdoor patio and barbecue and infra red sauna compliment the units. Native pigeon, tui, bellbird, wax eye and weka are regular visitors. The rare King Shag and other seabirds along with dolphins and seals can regularly be viewed from the balcony. Short walks are available to nearby beaches and to view the sunset. Sunrises are enjoyed from the units. French Pass Sea Safaris offer a seal and dolphin swim, kayaking and run daily personalised Wildlife and Discovery Tours through the infamous French Pass Passage and to nearby islands. Here you will see nesting Pied Shag, Little Shag, white throated and pied form. Little Blue Penguin, Spotted shag and the rare King Shag (endemic) plus many other seabirds. Marine mammals include NZ fur seal Dusky, Bottlenose and Common dolphin. Orca are also frequent visitors. French Pass Sea Safaris has a DOC concession to view and swim with marine mammals. Environment Friendly ActionWe conserve water Other Environment Friendly InitiativesWe have a replacement policy moving toward more heat eficiency and solar use.
Dietary Selections: We offerOrganic Food Organic MealsMeals use fresh produce which includes organic vegetables and salads from our own garden. Organic wine is available with a selection of organic beers. Tea and coffee is available.
FacilitiesB&B. Self contained Qualmark 4 star beach-front villas with expansive views of the bay, seals and dolphins can be seen from the balcony.
ElectronicsVCR Tariff IncludesFully self contained unit with use of barbecue faciity DirectionsWe are 2 hours from Nelson and 2.5 hours from Blenheim. You turn off the main state highway at Rai Valley and follow the French Pass Road through Okiwi Bay and on to French Pass.
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