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French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas
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R.D. 3, , Marlborough Sounds
Tel: (03) 576 5204 http://www.seasafaris.co.nz 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 We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water We recycle where possible We compost food waste We use bio-degradable cleaning agents We use renewable natural furnishings We instruct staff in green practices We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication We participate in community environmental initiativesOther Environment Friendly InitiativesWe have a replacement policy moving toward more heat eficiency and solar use. We compost and have an organic garden. Recycle where possible and have a carry in carry out policy. Tours cover environment issues and we contribute to environmental education with films on utube and participation with submissions.Dietary Selections: We offerOrganic Food Locally sourced food Home-grown spray-free produceOrganic 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. A continental breakfast is available with an organic fruit optionFacilitiesB&B. Self contained Qualmark 4 star beach-front villas with expansive views of the bay, seals and dolphins can be seen from the balcony. Scrumptious home made meals available using fresh home grown organic vegetables where possible.ElectronicsVCR Phone & Broadband Dial-up Internet Satellite TVTariff IncludesFully self contained unit with use of barbecue faciityDirectionsWe 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. Views are stunning and proclaimed as some of the best in the world. The road winds through mineral belt, rainforest and open farmland with panoramic views of the outer Marlborough Sounds and d'Urville Island. |
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User Reviews
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There are: 2 reviews, with an average rating of out of 5
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We came for a weekend at Sea Safari in May 2013, and were looking forward to exploring this lovely area and meeting Lyn and Danny. Unfortunately we did not have a good experience. We turned up at the accommodation, knocked on the door and no one was there. Eventually another guest turned up and said the Lyn was out and to try her on her cell phone. Lyn told us over the phone we were in the studio room and to let ourselves in. The location is fantastic, but that is it. Accommodation was average, and we hardly saw our hosts. No little extras. Not even milk for a cup of tea. It probably didn't help that we had just came from a weekend at On The Track Lodge which has amazing hospitality and go that bit further to ensure your stay is a comfortable one. We would not stay here again.
Posted by Jeanette Aspin on 2013-05-22 16:15:29
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We stayed in the quiet and delightful upper floor apartment overlooking French Pass beach. We think Sea Safaris is a strong contender for World's Best B&B. We came for a couple of nights and stayed for a week. Generous and delicious breakfast and evening meals, with veggies from Lyn's own garden. Great welcome from Danny, nothing too much trouble. And we DIVED WITH DOLPHINS FOR FREE most days! They came into the bay and played around the swimmers for lengthy periods. The visibility was good and the dolphins stayed more than three hours one morning. We were sad to leave. French Pass is a special place.
Posted by Liz Overstall on 2013-02-21 22:29:05
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