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✈️How to get to Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival
Planning your trip to Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Woodbourne Airport (BHE), about 28 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 87 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 39 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Blenheim or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Havelock Memorial Park (Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival)
Accommodation near the Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Blenheim, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Blenheim.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Havelock Memorial Park in March 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 0% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 24° / 13° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 17° / 7° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 24° / 12° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Blenheim and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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