D'Urville Island

Beautiful d’Urville Island in the Marlborough Sounds is a place to get away from it all. Hike, bike, fish and dive in this outdoorsy paradise.

The journey to d’Urville Island is almost as breathtaking as the island itself. Whether you arrive by road or by sea, you’ll be surrounded by spectacular Marlborough Sounds scenery. If you’re staying on the island, expect a dawn chorus loud enough to wake the deepest sleeper. D’Urville is possum-free, so the native forest is alive with tui, bellbirds, native robins, weka and kaka. The surrounding sea is just as populated, with dolphins, seals, seabirds and plenty of fish. Tracks take you through rainforest to waterfalls, river pools and huge views. Mountain bikes are welcome.

Functional facts: Limited accommodation, accessible by water taxi.