Rest and Relaxation
This activity simply cannot be avoided at Mudbrick Lodge. Select a book from the library and find a corner in the extensive garden or the conservatory to curl up in for an hour or so.

Helping with the Animals
Mudbrick Lodge has a revolving and seemingly ever increasing number of resident entertainers - from Dora the cocker spaniel, Tinker the colossal cat, Charlie the cheeky cat who loves to go for 5k walks, the tenant ducks, the companionable calves, the chummy chickens, the token sheep, Willy and Legend and infamous goats, Gus, Golly, Ronaldo the family of alpacas, to the famous Verve and Bolli, our Kune Kune pigs. They love the attention.

Horse Treks
Jack and Roz take you through the forested hills alongside the Pelorus river with stream crossings on well formed tracks, while stopping for photos and breaks as you require them. They take you upstream through the beautiful Pelorus River where you can swim your horse if you wish.
Horses are suitable for all levels of riding experience. Rides vary from a one-hour River Loop ride (suitable for children over 8 years and inexperienced riders), to other rides more suitable for those who are more adventurous. The Champagne Ride takes four to five hours with a Champagne Lunch en-route.
At the end of a Trail ride with Jack and Roz, they have you feeling like the horse whisperer!

Canvastown
Nestled on the edge of the Richmond Forest Range is Canvastown, an old mining community steeped in history. Here you can pan for gold, fly fish in the river or have a meal at the local Old Trout Hotel.
Time from Lodge - 40 mins . Time needed - 4/8 hours. Fitness needed - Low/Moderate.

Havelock
For all those mussel-lovers out there, Havelock is the Greenshell Mussel capital of the world. This quiet village is where the majority of the mussel processing is done for the Sounds. Scattered in the village are many artists, cafes and antique shops. The original Mussel Boys are here too.
Time from Lodge - 20 mins . Time needed - 2 hours.

Art and Craft Tours
Scattered throughout the Queen Charlotte Sounds and the Nelson region are a number of artists such as potters, jewelers and painters. You name it and Tania will know where to find them. Spend a day visiting the craftspeople of our regions in their own environment
Time from Lodge - 30 mins . Time needed - ½ day or full day.

French Pass
Discover the untamed nature at Tennyson Inlet and French Pass; the gateway to the wilderness experience of D'Urville Island. Mudbrick Lodge is situated off the only road out to this nature's wonderland. Provided you can stomach the windy road out to this amazing sight, you will be impressed with the volume of water pushing its way through the channel, you can visibly see the tides colliding and changing. Legendary for it's fishing and diving.
Time from Lodge - 2 hour drive to the pass. Time needed - full day.

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking and cruising the Sounds with Ed and Jutta Marlborough Sounds - Land of Contrasts - glistening seas and beaches, rugged mountains fracturing the horizon, lush native forest.

Mudbrick's guides Ed and Jutta on their 56ft launch, take the day as it comes. You can choose to Kayak through the sounds using the launch as your base, fish for Marlborough's famous blue cod, pull into secret bays for swimming, walking, and sunbathing on private bush clad beaches. Sample green shell mussels, oysters- anything goes on a Marlborough Sounds Cruise with us.